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The Costumes of HollywoodS1E7 Cornel Wilde: The Greatest Show on Earth 1952This week we are discussing the 1952 Cecil B. DeMille film The Greatest Show on Earth starring Cornel Wilde. We have a raucous chat about the circus and our opinions on clowns, and then dive into talking about the great costumes by Edith Head, Dorothy Jeakins and Miles White, who all got nominated for an Oscar. We also discuss the controversy around this movie winning Best Picture, and costumes that got away. We hope you watch this movie if you haven't already. It's available on more than one streaming platform.You can see more images of this costume...2025-07-2744 min
The Costumes of HollywoodS1E6 Olivia deHavilland: The Heiress 1949This week we are discussing the 1949 film The Heiress starring Olivia deHavilland. There is a lot to be said about Olivia and her life as a movie star, but this is also the first time we are talking about Edith Head, who will be featured in many future episodes as we move through the collection. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and encourage you to watch this movie if you haven't. It's available through The Criterion Collection with a past interview featuring Larry!You can see more images of this costume at costumesofhollywood.comFor more info and updates, f...2025-07-2038 min
The Costumes of HollywoodS1E5 Joan Crawford- Mildred Pierce 1945This week we are discussing the 1945 film Mildred Pierce starring Joan Crawford. We have a lot to say about this movie, and this costume, and Coleen has strong opinions about Joan's stint as a nightlife dancer and chorus girl. This is a good one, our best yet! Two corrections from our book, this movie was nominated for best picture, but lost to The Lost Weekend. Also Crawford left her MGM contract in 1943 (not the late 1930s), and signed almost immediately with Warner Brothers. Thanks to Robin on Amazon for the notes.You can see more images of...2025-07-1351 min
The Costumes of HollywoodS1E4 Ingrid Bergman: Gaslight 1944This week we are discussing the 1944 film Gaslight starring Ingrid Bergman. We hope you will forgive us as we continue to learn how to make a podcast, as there is a volume differential in this episode that may require occasional adjustment. We think it is worth it, however, to listen to the discussion about this beautiful Irene costume and Larry's journey collecting Ingrid Bergman pieces. You can see more images of this costume and the custom jewelry replica by Kathleen Lynagh at costumesofhollywood.comFor more info and updates, follow us on Instagram @costumesofhollywood2025-07-0641 min
The Costumes of HollywoodS1E3 Leslie Howard: Romeo and Juliet 1936This week we are talking about the 1936 film Romeo and Juliet starring Leslie Howard and Norma Shearer. It was nominated for best picture, but its not Larry's favorite...not like the Zeffirelli version from the 60's. But this is the costume we've got, so here we go!More pictures of this costume can be found at costumesofhollywood.comFor more info and updates follow us on Instagram @costumesofhollywoodBuy the Costumes of Hollywood book HERE or in most places books are sold.Original Theme Music composed and arranged by James Scott...2025-06-2935 min
The Costumes of HollywoodS1E2 Claudette Colbert: Cleopatra 1934In this week's episode we are talking about the 1934 film Cleopatra, starring Claudette Colbert, with costumes designed by Travis Banton. You can see the costumes and still frames from this film on The Collection of Motion Picture Costume Design website at costumesofhollywood.com HERE and HERE as well as still frames of Colbert HERE and HERE.Follow The Costumes of Hollywood on Instagram @costumesofhollywood for features, updates, and book events.Buy The Costumes of Hollywood book through Routledge, Taylor and Francis, or most places books are sold.The Costumes of Hollywood...2025-06-2250 min
The Costumes of HollywoodS1E1 Rudolph Valentino: Blood and Sand 1922In our first episode, we are talking about the 1922 film Blood and Sand starring Rudolph Valentino with costumes designed by Natasha Rambova. A Note: We are still getting our podcast legs, so forgive any shady editing. Also, we hope to move into audio and video options as the seasons progress, with a little help from our podcast buddies. For now, you can view more images and stills of this costume on The Collection of Motion Picture Design website at costumesofhollywood.comLearn more about el Traje de Luces or "suits of light" on...2025-06-1534 min
The Costumes of HollywoodCOH First Episode HighlightThis is a higlight from our first episode of The Costumes of Hollywood, talking about our book, which has just come out! Stay tuned for Episode 1, launching this week! Season 1 will be audio only as we get used to making a podcast, but you'll see video highlights posted here and on social media as we go! You can find us on Instagram @costumesofhollywood and you can buy the book at: https://www.routledge.com/The-Costumes-of-Hollywood-Highlights-from-The-Collection-of-Motion-Picture-Costume-Design/Scott-McQueen/p/book/9781032558011?srsltid=AfmBOoq58dUMiLKjHcY4DU-yyU_O0i4BOQQ6kA-UYTBHdMkQb2cQpbfUHope you tune in to S1E1, Rudolph Valentino- Blood...2025-06-1000 min
Trade MoviesSpecial interview with costume historians Larry McQueen and Coleen Scott (Trade Movies BONUS #001)A very special interview with Larry McQueen and Coleen Scott, authors of the new book: "The Costumes of Hollywood: Highlights from The Collection of Motion Picture Costume Design", out June 6th, 2025, available for pre-order RIGHT NOW:https://www.routledge.com/The-Costumes-of-Hollywood-Highlights-from-The-Collection-of-Motion-Picture-Costume-Design/Scott-McQueen/p/book/9781032558011You can find them at @costumesofhollywood on Instagram, and the CMPCD website can be found at costumesofhollywood.com.They also have a podcast coming out soon here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mZmx6df3kuBC4TajRsCUE?si=VVoYMOgqTHSvgOOPHorGcA.Go buy this book immediately! It's so good!!2025-05-301h 13The Costumes of HollywoodCostumes of Hollywood Podcast Teaser Welcome to the costumes of Hollywood podcast, where Coleen Scott and Larry McQueen dish about his amazing collection of motion picture costume design. Respected, as a leading Hollywood costume historian and archivist, Larry McQueen has been responsible for the authentication of film costumes and the estimation of their value For the most respected auction companies in the world. He worked as an archivist with MGM United artists for 13 years, creating and maintaining a prop and costume collection of MGM films.Co-host Coleen Scott is a professional costume designer, author and educator with a Master's Degree in...2025-05-1201 min