Quota Quickies were the solution to a problem. Hollywood films dominate the cinema schedules, even here in the UK. In fact, American films are so common here that many UK cinema-goers don’t even think of them as “foreign films”. Before WW1, that wasn’t necessarily the… Read More »What are Quota Quickies: Britian’s Ambitious Goal to Boost the UK’s Film Industry (1927)
Everyone has seen the Wizard Of Oz! The musical was one of the first films to prove that the expensive Technicolor process could be profitable. Studio head Louis B Mayer (of MGM) demanded the film be as colourful as possible. The teams crafted every scene… Read More »The Costume Quirks of The Wizard Of Oz (1939)
Dancing and beautiful dresses go hand in hand. The swish and swing of an outfit amplifies every movement. Ginger Rogers’ costumes in her films are almost as stunning as her dancing talent. One of Rogers’ most famous dresses is this one, from the Cheek to… Read More »From Disaster to Iconic Gown – The ‘Top Hat’ Feather Incident