Walter plunkett

Keren Ben-Horin’s recent post on one of our favorite blogs, ON PINS AND NEEDLES, has inspired us to speak about a little more about the American couturière Muriel King and her work in Hollywo…

On January 26, 1939, Vivien Leigh reported to work, for her first day of filming, on the set of Gone With the Wind. Finally, Vivien's dream of playing Scarlett O'Hara, a dream she'd been carrying with her since she first read the book, was about to come true. The first scene scheduled, for shooting that day, was the front porch scene at Tara, with Scarlett and the Tarleton boys discussing the possibility of war. This is the scene in which the world would be introduced to Vivien Leigh as…

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As its 75th anniversary approaches, "Gone With the Wind" is again being celebrated as a timeless movie classic. But now, even the film's distributor acknowledges the Civil War epic'

Fans of Gone With The Wind have rallied together to preserve the costumes from the classic film. Over 600 people lent their support in order to raise over $30,000! Actress Vivien Leigh, who played Scarlett O'Hara, wore all of the clothes that are being preserved. In the 1980s, the garments were shown in an exhibit in Austin and the exposure to the elements left them in a fragile state. Now, thanks to the generous donations from the fans, extra precautions are being taken to ensure that the…

Walter Plunkett’s costume sketches for Cyd Charisse's vamp character in Singin’ in the Rain (1952). Plunkett was a prolific Hollywood costume designer who created the looks for musicals like Kiss Me Kate, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Summer Stock and the Beaux Arts Ball section of An American in Paris. #musicals #vintage #oldmovies #classicmovies #hollywoodmusicals #moviemusical #1950s #1920s #vamp

Costume design by Walter Plunkett for Vivien Leigh in the final scene of Gone With the Wind (1939), which was eventually cut from the film. The dress can still be seen in silhouette in the final pullback shot.

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Remembering Costume Designer Walter Plunkett * Age of Grace

Debbie Reynolds' fabulous leaf print dress in Singin' in the Rain. Costume Designer: Walter Plunkett

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This is a costume sketch for Eva Marie Saint in Raintree County by Walter Plunkett. Although Plunkett was a good artist, a separate sketch artist rendered this sketch.

Walter Plunkett. prolific costume designer of the 1930's-'50'

Remembering costume designer Walter Plunkett on his birthday, here with Vivien Leigh on the set of GONE WITH THE WIND (‘39)

547. Walter Plunkett (4) original costume sketches from Showboat. (MGM, 1951) Original (4) Walter Plunkett costume sketches accomplished in pencil and g{ellipsis}

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