Would Somebody Take Rita Hayworth Home?

Who was classic Hollywood’s favourite starlet and who was generally disliked? Which star cut her own dress before the film shoot? Did Ginger Rogers have no interest in fashion? Was Rita Hayworth actually shy? In this episode we’re reading first-hand tea from the Golden Era of Hollywood as described by Orry-Kelly, one of the industry’s most prominent costume designers.

[@yarya3797]

I'm a photographer and really like your podcasts! Sitting there, editing and listen to some drama! That's the best! Thank you!

[@vernieplummer5148]

I wanted to give you a little heads up on some of the English stuff that makes no sense. Chassis is another word for the main body of a car, and it is used as body towards women.

[@dogwalker666]

Exactly also the main body of trains and the metal frame of old valve radios and TVs.

[@Tribdinosaur]

Haha I love the passage from the text you chose as the title of this episode. I'm surprised it wasn't 'On Screen, She is Charming.'

[@MystearicaClaws]

I'm currently at the starbucks working on my sweaters for a bit, and they have golden oldies playing. It's SUCH A VIBE while listening to this 💚💚💚💚

[@SibylleLeon]

Ingrid Bergmann sounds just as lovely as I thought she'd be. I do believe the reason she wore flats in private was that she was quite tall, at least for a women of her time, and towered over many men.

[@Bildgesmythe]

Loved her!

[@jamestolson2804]

Thanks! Keep the pages turning❤

Thank you! 📖

[@carolnimitz4455]

Yay, I actually knew all of these actresses and have seen many movies of each of them, except I think I’ve only seen Delores del Rio in “The Fugitive” with Henry Fonda. Very interesting podcast episode! I highly recommend seeing “Topper Returns” with Joan Blondell, it’s so good! Although the first Topper movie with Constance Bennett and Cary Grant is a must too. Also “Lydia” with Merle Oberon is great. “Love is News” with Loretta Young and Tyrone Power.

[@Bildgesmythe]

Loved all the Topper series!

[@ssgtmole8610]

Chassis would be more a slang for Ms. Grable's entire torso, not just what she was known for in her famous WWII pinup photo. But then I found her entirely pleasing in form - not just from the rear. 🙂 Ms. Stanwyck was married twice. Her second husband was the star, Robert Taylor. In spite of this, when she moved to acting in television, there would be someone introducing her in a voice over for her role on "The Big Valley" (1956) western as "Miss Barbara Stanwyck." It felt similar to me as if she was Elizabeth I, painting herself in white makeup and declaring to her court, "I have become a virgin."

[@sarahwatts7152]

I checked photos of some of these celebrities to refresh my memory, and man were those eyebrows thinnn

[@Bildgesmythe]

I like the thin brows, I just could never pluck mine. Now I'm a 73 year old grandmother, so it doesn't matter 😊

[@yeeunkim1379]

It's so interesting to hear stories of hollywood back then from you, even though I don't know these actors!

[@Bildgesmythe]

Watch the old movies. They were awesome!

[@HarryH256]

This prompted a bit of research Barbara Stanwyck's first husband died at age 31. She later had fertility problems, and a later husband was abusive. No wonder she was a bit forlorn. I can't believe the original Femme Fatale had such a difficult love life.

[@M.Datura]

I can believe that very well, the idea of a Femme Fatale is the darkness that attracts, no? Where else would a person get that darkness from than from knowing pain?

[@amblyommaamericanum6590]

Ah I love this podcast! Another great episode!

[@dogdonut3]

I love these stories. I looked up the movie stars mentioned. I was able to find pictures of them in the outfits described. What fun!

[@MaryamBehairy]

Love all the 🍵😉

[@Memorare87]

I save these videos exclusively for when I go on runs; they help distract from the pain! 😁

[@fikanera838]

Orry Kelly is such a character! There was a good film made about him in 2015, called Women He's Undressed.

[@Bildgesmythe]

I'll look for that. Thank you!

[@CollaborativeDog]

The contrast and conflict between Olivia de Haviland and Joan Fontaine was legendary. Joan Fontaine constantly tried to break up deHaviland's relationships. Fontaine wound up "stealing" de Haviland's husband.

[@agimagi2158]

This was such a great episode! I love 1930s hollywood movies and stars. I love Norma Shearer too! have you seen her in "The Last of Mrs Cheyney" (1929)? I simply adore her character in that movie / the movie in general. I also really like Claudette Colbert and Olivia de Havilland. And with male actors: Basil Rathbone, 10/10, I think he is absolutely amazing across all categories. Now I really feel like watching some old movies, "Confession" (1937) with Kay Francis is another of my favourites. Feel free to leave movie suggestions everyone, I'm really in the mood for some silverscreen now!

[@TheCatLady65]

Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption was the title of the original Stephen King story.

[@samanthamorris5340]

That was awesome insight about Barbara Stanwyck! She is my favorite actress ❤

[@ursulalala8477]

24:42 In a clip with Gillian Armstrong she says that for Gypsy (1962) , Natalie Wood's dress was padded out in the chest, and the beading was curved to give her wider hips

[@Imjustaghostbat]

I have never once seen this in my feed and I always look for it. It has to be penalized bc lack of dynamic visuals. At least a simple loop video would surely do better. This is so good!!!

[@LyraAurora1879]

Yet again fascinating! Thank you so much for sharing your research!!! And....I've always hated Joan Fontaine😇

[@jadakowers590]

Me,too!

[@Bildgesmythe]

I loved Marlene Dietrich, Loretta Young and Claudette Colbert. Love old movies!

[@Bildgesmythe]

And Jean Harlow, Eva Gardner, Rita Hayworth, so many great actresses.

[@jodenise894]

Im so confused evertime I see the image of the miniature I think its a montage of Britanny Broski and therefore I think its one of her videos /podcast 😂

[@CyberMercy]

In the 90s all the 20 somethingswanted to look like Rita Hayworth, if they didn't want to cut their bangs like Bettie Paige, or Bob it like Louise Brooks

[@jcasillas78]

I highly reccomend "Lulu in Hollywood" the memiors of Louise Brooks, she spills the tea on Bogart, W.C. Fields and many more!

[@tarajohnson7837]

I loved Joan Blondell in Desk Set

[@priyangshubora7631]

Would Miss Tatternickle come this october....... I have been waiting for 2 years now.

[@heatherunicorn-sparkles1724]

Do you know where I could try shopping for a Regency-style stay, like what type of shops to go to? I dont want to buy one online. I want to try them on and find one that provides support for my back and chest. I live in the US... and I don't even know where to begin. Thanks so much. I love watching your videos.

[@ellaisplotting]

Redthreaded are incredibly well regarded for their stays, and do both patterns and ready made stays of different eras. I don't believe they have a physical shop, but they are reliable and excellent value. If you can take your measurements/have someone take them for you they will be able to fit you with something supportive.

[@heatherunicorn-sparkles1724]

@@ellaisplotting Thank you so much for responding!

[@princessmoondoll3764]

Oh first nyahaha

[@lloydbradshaw6485]

Earl Grey tea.. even with no visuals of you and your still the most beautiful woman I have ever seen..cool ......

[@dogwalker666]

"Tea, Earl Grey, Hot"!

[@TheGypsyVanners]

I'm so glad , here in Florida, that you speak English

[@haley5735]

okay Señorita Gutierrez. She still lives in Poland, not Florida

[@ah-nononoo]

Men aways describe the women around them a certain way

[@Heothbremel]

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[@ShiningBulbasaur]

[@willbe3043]

second

[@OstblockLatina]

17:20 - W Dietrich nie ma dźwięku przypominającego SZ. Gdyby był, to nazywałaby się DietriSCH. Niemieckie CH brzmi tak samo jak polskie. Co do Jean Harlow, miała dobre ciało, ale twarz miała wybitnie pospolitą i toporną, jak pierwsza lepsza dojarka z PRLu. Gdyby zasłonić fryzurę i resztę ciała, nie byłabym nawet pewna czy to facet czy baba, i w obu przypadkach raczej pospolity/mocno pospolita. Można na taką polecieć jak się jej założy papierową torbę na głowę. Ale może mam skrzywiony w górę gust z powodu wyrastania w słowiańskim kraju, gdzie nawet przeciętne na tamtejsze standardy kobiety są ładniejsze niż najznośniejsze Germanki, Nordyczki i Anglosaksonki. I należy współczuć Zachodnim społeczeństwom, że nigdy albo prawie nigdy nie widzieli prawdziwie subtelnej kobiecej urody wśród swoich kobiet. Haha, i struktura kostna twarzy Joan Crawford przypomina szpadel ogrodniczy, i nawet z najlepszym makijażem wygląda jak zła wiedźma z bajki, gdzie ci ludzi mieli oczy? XDDD

[@ellaisplotting]

Do you have any hobbies other than calling dead women ugly or is this the only thing that makes you feel better?