Showing posts with label Thoroughly Modern Millie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thoroughly Modern Millie. Show all posts

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Mary Tyler Moore's dress from Thoroughly Modern Millie on display...

In addition to more contemporary fare, the wardrobe and prop archive attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood often showcases some pieces from classic movies from the studios rich cinematic history. Mary Tyler Moore starred alongside Julie Andrews and Carol Channing in 1967's fun and high camp Throughly Modern Millie musical spoof of the Roaring Twenties and this flapper dress worn by the actress as Millie's friend, 'Miss Dorothy Brown', was photographed on display at the exhibit on October 9, 2014.

Dress worn by Mary Tyler Moore as Miss Dorothy Brown 
in Thoroughly Modern Millie
Mary Tyler Moore Miss Dorothy Brown dress Thoroughly Modern Millie
Mary Tyler Moore dress Thoroughly Modern Millie
Thoroughly Modern Millie movie costume
Mary Tyler Moore Thoroughly Modern Millie movie dress
If you like this 1920's inspired costume designed by Jean Louis, be sure to also check out Julie Andrews zig-zag flapper dress from Thoroughly Modern Millie on display at the NBC Universal Experience attraction back in April 2012.

If you're a fan of musical movies, be sure to also check out these costumes designed by Ann Roth for Mamma Mia: The Movie, Colleen Atwood designed costumes from Nine and Paco Delgado's movie costumes from Les Misérables.

Thoroughly Modern Millie movie poster
Thoroughly Modern Millie movie poster

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Julie Andrews zig-zag dress from Thoroughly Modern Millie...

In 1967's musical Thoroughly Modern Millie, Julie Andrews starred as the titular 'Millie Dillmount' in New York City's roaring twenties enjoying flapper dresses, bobbed haircuts and madcap misadventures.

Original zig-zag dress worn by Julie Andrews in Thoroughly Modern Millie
Julie Andrew's black and white zig-zag flapper dress and hat from the movie was photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood on April 26, 2012 alongside Bud Abbot's suit from Abbot & Costello Meet The Invisible Man.

Zig-zag cloche hat from Thoroughly Modern Millie
Zigzag cloche hat Thoroughly Modern Millie
Thoroughly Modern Millie flapper hat
Jean Louis was responsible for the gowns and outfits worn in this classic musical and is also famous for his work on other cinematic gems like From Here To Eternity, A Star Is Born, The Misfits and many more.

Thoroughly Modern Millie movie poster
Thoroughly Modern Millie movie poster