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The Star Wattage of Mildred Pierce (1945)
The 1945 cinematic adaptation of Mildred Pierce, directed by Michael Curtiz and starring, of course, Joan Crawford, is a very different beast to the 2011 HBO mini-series starring Kate Winslet. In all honestly it is not as good, but more significantly it is very different in terms of costume. Interestingly enough the mini-series, which is evidently a period piece, is closer in terms of historical accuracy than the near contemporary set Crawford version. This is not the be all and end all, because while Winslet’s Pierce may feel more real in terms of costume and setting, Crawford’s is arguably more fun. If for no other reason than to exemplify how…
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Mildred Pierce: Uniform Appeal
The displaced sex appeal of uniforms in Mildred Pierce.
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HBO Sessions Video: Clothes on Film Discuss Mildred Pierce
Clothes on Film editor, Chris Laverty discusses the costumes of Mildred Pierce for filmed HBO Sessions.
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Kate Winslet in Mildred Pierce: Sex and the Housedress
A prevalent theme in the first episode of Mildred Pierce starring is how domestic costume can be read as a signal for sexual availability.
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Costume Designer Ann Roth: “I Don’t Dress Movie Stars”
Harper’s Bazaar is running an insightful interview with Mildred Pierce costume designer Ann Roth.