I'm not sure how many people here truly understand how much gold was provided by Edith Head in this clip. The way she described her thought process for the gown is both sheer magnificence and common sense.
Many, many years ago (like 55 years ago!), my mother took me to one of the first Universal Studio tours when it was literally just a tour of the sets and sound stages. We were stopped for something on the little tram they had and out walked Edith Head. I never forgot that. She was a legend and I've always thought her designs were amazing.
I ABSOLUTELY LUV the film All About Eve!! With both Bette Davis and a small part for Marilyn Monroe, it is I’m my top favorite films! I think Bette was cheated out of the Oscar tho.
The famous 'bumpy night' dress. It is a chocolate brown heavy silk that Edith chose because it films very lush in black and white. If you look closely you can see the so chic ermine trim!
If Bette would have won for another one of her earlier roles other than the 2 she already won,she probably wouldn't have been upset for not winning for "Baby Jane". Personally I think Dark Victory is one of her very best. In Little Foxes her character was so evil,which she was always so good at. And Now,Voyager was a very popular one too.If she had won three back in the day I don't think she would have made such a stink about "Jane". She wanted to be the first with 3 wins. I know Edith designed a few of Bettes clothes. Edith was under contract at paramount for years. She designed all the actors/actresses there.
She's my favorite actress of all time there's a lot of good actresses but this is the top one that's played all kinds of different people Queens bad women Little Women blind women everything some have gotten close but didn't top her in my opinion
Interesting how a ordinary brown dress, can look so great in black and white. Authentic black fabric doesn't photograph well, apparently. Interesting! Great movie. Still.
Bette Davis is always worth watching and listening too. Edith Head was an added bonus for this interview. Thank you for uploading!
I'm not sure how many people here truly understand how much gold was provided by Edith Head in this clip.
The way she described her thought process for the gown is both sheer magnificence and common sense.
Bette was VERY astute when it came to costumes. Miss Davis and Ms. Head had some exceptional collaborations 💓
Many, many years ago (like 55 years ago!), my mother took me to one of the first Universal Studio tours when it was literally just a tour of the sets and sound stages. We were stopped for something on the little tram they had and out walked Edith Head. I never forgot that. She was a legend and I've always thought her designs were amazing.
TWO icons on the motion picture industry!🏆🏆! Fasten your belts. Success is a CINCH! 😉. 👑
I ABSOLUTELY LUV the film All About Eve!! With both Bette Davis and a small part for Marilyn Monroe, it is I’m my top favorite films! I think Bette was cheated out of the Oscar tho.
She was robbed of the Oscar for All About Eve.
Absolutely
Bette SHOWED Hollywood how to act and play a role. Perhaps why the studio bosses were afraid of her. Pure talent, pure class but hard to handle!
Yes, that dress 👗 is Classic
Thank you for bringing these images and audio together, awesome little compilation
The famous 'bumpy night' dress. It is a chocolate brown heavy silk that Edith chose because it films very lush in black and white. If you look closely you can see the so chic ermine trim!
Very good, retro like sonorous sound of these interviews. A little bit echoing. Gives a very special atmosphere to the whole story.
Edith Head was the best at costumes. She did the women’s outfits for most of Hitchcock’s classics.
If Bette would have won for another one of her earlier roles other than the 2 she already won,she probably wouldn't have been upset for not winning for "Baby Jane". Personally I think Dark Victory is one of her very best. In Little Foxes her character was so evil,which she was always so good at. And Now,Voyager was a very popular one too.If she had won three back in the day I don't think she would have made such a stink about "Jane". She wanted to be the first with 3 wins. I know Edith designed a few of Bettes clothes. Edith was under contract at paramount for years. She designed all the actors/actresses there.
She's my favorite actress of all time there's a lot of good actresses but this is the top one that's played all kinds of different people Queens bad women Little Women blind women everything some have gotten close but didn't top her in my opinion
This is why Edith was the best at what she did. As was Miss Davis.
Bette Davis is a real lady
AFI You need to supply info on when and where these quotes are from.
Edith Head looked like my Uncle Elmore.
Interesting how a ordinary brown dress, can look so great in black and white. Authentic black fabric doesn't photograph well, apparently. Interesting! Great movie. Still.
She's was made for the role. Didn't know costumes were so ... scientific
Bette Davis was only 5'1"...
You're right. I don't know why Head thought Bette was taller. Maybe she forgot.
Should have been called EGO