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Edith Head
Judy Garland Hollywood Film 1963 Costume Design Mid 20th Century Gay Icon Oscars

1963

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Judy Garland Hollywood Film 1963 Costume Design Mid 20th Century Gay Icon Oscars EDITH HEAD (1897-1981) Original costume design for the red dress worn by Judy Garland in the film “I Could Go On Singing,”1963. Inscribed by Head in pencil “Garland” at upper right and signed “Edith Head” at lower left. Watercolor and pencil on paper. The full sheet is 17 x 14 inches. “I Could Go On Singing,” 1963, was Judy Garland's final film role. The star had not sung in film since her 1954 perfomance in “A Star Is Born.” . This costume design is included in our new exhibition, You’ll Be Swell! You’ll Be Great! The Fine Art of Performance, which features Iconic Broadway designs and modernist paintings depicting theatre, film, dance and music. . Consider one of Hollywood’s greatest costume designers extent, Edith Head won a record eight Academy Awards for Best Costume Design, and received 35 nominations during her astonishing career. She still holds the record for the most Oscars won by a woman - eight. I Could Go On Singing, 1963, was Judy Garland's final film role. Garland had not sung in film since her 1954 perfomance in A Star Is Born. Of her performance in the film, Dorothy Masters of the New York Daily News wrote "Judy Garland is back on screen in a role that might have been custom-tailored for her particular talents. A new song, I Could Go On Singing, provides her with a little clowning, a chance to be gay, a time for wistfulness, an occasion for tears. She and Dirk Bogarde play wonderfully well together." Garland's performance was also lauded for its vibrancy, a comment no doubt encouraged by the striking red dress designed by Edith Head for the film which was presented to audiences in Technicolor.
  • Creator:
    Edith Head (1897 - 1981, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1963
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)
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    Framing Options Available
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  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1156210454312
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