Barry Newman in Fear Is the Key
Barry Newman in Fear is the Key (1972) Vitals Barry Newman as John Talbot, “truculent, insolent, and a man of violence” Louisiana, Spring 1972 Film: Fear Is the Key Release Date: December 26, 1972...
View ArticleHarvey Keitel’s Tan Plaid Sport Suit in Mean Streets
Harvey Keitel in Mean Streets (1973) Vitals Harvey Keitel as Charlie Cappa, conflicted Mafia associate New York, Fall 1972 Film: Mean Streets Release Date: October 14, 1973 Director: Martin Scorsese...
View ArticleStavisky: Belmondo’s 1970s-Does-1930s Gray Chalkstripe Suit
Jean-Paul Belmondo in Stavisky… (1974) Vitals Jean-Paul Belmondo as Serge Alexandre Stavisky, debonair Russian-born French financier, impresario, and embezzler Paris, Summer to Fall 1933 Film:...
View ArticleRoad House: Patrick Swayze’s ’80s Suede Jacket and Jeans
Patrick Swayze as Dalton in Road House (1989) Vitals Patrick Swayze as James Dalton, professional bouncer Jasper, Missouri, Spring 1988 Film: Road House Release Date: May 19, 1989 Director: Rowdy...
View ArticleFrom Pinstripes to Plaid: Travis Henderson’s Transformation in Paris, Texas
Harry Dean Stanton in Paris, Texas (1984) Vitals Harry Dean Stanton as Travis Henderson, wandering drifter West Texas to Los Angeles, Fall 1983 Film: Paris, Texas Release Date: September 19, 1984...
View ArticleHere Comes Mr. Jordan: Robert Montgomery’s Belted Leather Jacket
Robert Montgomery in Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941) Vitals Robert Montgomery as Joe Pendleton, prizefighter and pilot known as “The Flying Pug” En route New York City, Spring 1941 Film: Here Comes Mr....
View ArticleBonnie and Clyde (1967): Warren Beatty’s “Air Ties” and Vests
Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty in Bonnie & Clyde (1967) Vitals Warren Beatty as Clyde Barrow, Depression-era bank robber and gang leader Across the American South and Midwest, Spring 1932 to 1934...
View ArticleA Bridge Too Far: James Caan’s M-1943 Combat Uniform as Staff Sergeant Dohun
James Caan in A Bridge Too Far (1977) Vitals James Caan as Staff Sergeant Eddie Dohun, determined U.S. Army paratrooper Holland, Fall 1944 Film: A Bridge Too Far Release Date: June 15, 1977 Director:...
View ArticleMandalay: Ricardo Cortez’s White Linen Suit and Captain’s Hat
Ricardo Cortez as Tony Evans in Mandalay (1934) Vitals Ricardo Cortez as Tony Evans, shady ship’s captain Rangoon, Burma (now Myanmar), Summer 1933 Film: Mandalay Release Date: February 10, 1934...
View ArticleHeaven Can Wait: Don Ameche’s Blue Silk Smoking Jacket
Don Ameche in Heaven Can Wait (1943) Vitals Don Ameche as Henry Van Cleve, successful businessman New York City, Fall 1923 Film: Heaven Can Wait Release Date: August 11, 1943 Director: Ernst Lubitsch...
View ArticleAnthropoid: Cillian Murphy’s Brown Striped Suit and Raincoat as Jozef Gabčík
Cillian Murphy in Anthropoid (2016) Vitals Cillian Murphy as Jozef Gabčík, Czechoslovak Army soldier and SOE agent Prague, Spring 1942 Film: Anthropoid Release Date: September 9, 2016 Director: Sean...
View ArticleDennis Weaver in Duel
Dennis Weaver in Duel (1971) Vitals Dennis Weaver as David Mann, traveling salesman Southern California, Summer 1971 Film: Duel Release Date: November 13, 1971 Director: Steven Spielberg WARNING!...
View ArticleThe Longest Day: John Wayne’s M1942 Jump Uniform as Benjamin Vandervoort
John Wayne as Lt. Col. Benjamin H. Vandervoort in The Longest Day (1962) Vitals John Wayne as Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin H. Vandervoort, commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry...
View ArticleThe Godfather Part II: Don Fanucci’s White Suit
Gastone Moschin as Don Fanucci in The Godfather Part II (1974) Vitals Gastone Moschin as Don Fanucci, ruthless Black Hand extortionist New York City, Summer 1917 Film: The Godfather Part II Release...
View ArticleThe Newton Boys: Dock Newton’s Gray Morning Coat
Vincent D’Onofrio as Dock Newton in The Newton Boys (1998) Vitals Vincent D’Onofrio as Wylie “Dock” Newton, ex-convict and outlaw Toronto, Summer 1923 Film: The Newton Boys Release Date: March 27, 1998...
View ArticleWarren Beatty’s Brown Trucker Jacket in The Parallax View
Warren Beatty as Joe Frady in The Parallax View (1974) Vitals Warren Beatty as Joe Frady, maverick political reporter Seattle and Los Angeles, Spring 1974 Film: The Parallax View Release Date: June 14,...
View ArticleTom Hanks in Road to Perdition
Tom Hanks in Road to Perdition (2002) Vitals Tom Hanks as Michael Sullivan, recently widowed Irish mob enforcer and dedicated father The Midwest, Winter 1931 Film: Road to Perdition Release Date: July...
View ArticleThe Last of Sheila: Ian McShane’s White Lacoste Cardigan
Ian McShane as Anthony Wood in The Last of Sheila (1973) Vitals Ian McShane as Anthony Wood, controlling Hollywood husband and ex-convict French Riviera, Late summer 1972 Film: The Last of Sheila...
View ArticleThe Gambler: James Caan’s White Tennis Gear
James Caan as Axel Freed in The Gambler (1974) Vitals James Caan as Axel Freed, gambling-addicted English professor New York City, Fall 1973 Film: The Gambler Release Date: October 2, 1974 Director:...
View ArticleA Shot in the Dark: Inspector Clouseau’s Trench Coat and Trilby
Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau in A Shot in the Dark (1964). Photo credit: MGM. Vitals Peter Sellers as Jacques Clouseau, bumbling Sûreté investigator Paris, Fall 1963 Film: A Shot in the Dark...
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