Lana Turner as Crystal Radek in 'The Merry Widow' Designed by Helen Rose
Description
Black Lyons velvet evening gown, strapless boned bodice and extremely full skirt with long train, back jet embroidered hand-run Alençon lace ruffle at train and back, ornamented with black sequins. (Label sewn into gown which reads ["1557 LANA TURNER #2"); black egret plum headdress ornamented with beads; pair of black suede gloves ornamented with black beads and sequins; prop rhinestone necklace and earrings.
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"A Pictorial history of the Talkies," Daniel Blum, Grosset & Dunlap, 1958, pg. 266 (photo). "The Films of Lana Turner," Lou Valentino, The Citadel Press, 1976, pg. 173, 177, 277 (photo). "Hollywood Costume, Glamour! Glitter! Romance," Dale McConathy/ Diana Vreeland, Balance House Book, 1976, pg. 211 (photo). "Hollywood Musicals," Ted Sennett, Harry Abrams, Inc., 1981, pg. 302 (photo). "In a Glamorous Fashion," Robert LaVine, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1980 pg. 123 (photo& sketch). "A World of Movies," Richard Lawton, Bonanza Books, 1974, Pg. 207 (photo).
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Nominated for Best Costumes- Color, 1952.
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“Lana Turner as Crystal Radek in 'The Merry Widow' Designed by Helen Rose,” Film Costume Collection, accessed April 28, 2024, https://filmcostumecollection.omeka.net/items/show/1385.
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