Current Gallery: Post-Edwardian & Modern / postedwardianmodern238

Use the scrollbar to explore costumes in this gallery or select a time period above to visit a different gallery.

Current Gallery: Post-Edwardian & Modern / postedwardianmodern238



Select a time period

Use the scrollbar to explore costumes in this gallery or select a time period above to visit a different gallery.

3 1685 80
  • Norma Shearer as Dolly Haven wearing a gown with a pattern of sequined peacock feathers in a promotional image for the 1926 film "Upstage."
    • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
    • Ruth Harriet Louise

    Upstage Promotional Image

    1926

    Costume seen on Norma Shearer as Dolly Haven

  • Gwen Lee as Dixie Mason wearing a gown with a pattern of sequined peacock feathers in a promotional image for the 1926 film "Upstage."
    • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

    Upstage Promotional Image

    1926

    Costume seen on Gwen Lee as Dixie Mason

Additional Images

About the Costume

We have very few props and costumes from silent films here at Recycled Movie Costumes, so when we get them, I find them to be very special.

This stunning gown, adorned with sequined “Peacock feathers” was made for Norma Shearer to wear in the film Upstage. She wore it in both promotional images for the film, taken by photographer Ruth Harriet Louise. She also went on to wear the gown in the film itself, which you can see here.

Norma is an interesting actress, as she is one of a hand full of talent that made the transition from silent films to talking pictures without too much trouble. She went on to wear some pretty magnificent costumes.

The gown appears to have been used for Gwen Lee, who also appeared in the film Upstage as the character Dixie Mason. However, it does not appear that she wore the dress in the film, and it is likely that the dress simply did double duty for the purpose of promotion.

What do you think of this unique gown? Leave a comment!

About the Costume

Have you seen this gown somewhere else? Do you need to be given credit for this sighting? Do you have corrections, additions or changes you would like to make?

Have you ever watched a film and noticed a character walk by in a gown that you just know you’ve seen before? Recycled Movie Costumes is dedicated to documenting the life of a costume through its various appearances on film and television.

Additional Images

About the Costume

We have very few props and costumes from silent films here at Recycled Movie Costumes, so when we get them, I find them to be very special.

This stunning gown, adorned with sequined “Peacock feathers” was made for Norma Shearer to wear in the film Upstage. She wore it in both promotional images for the film, taken by photographer Ruth Harriet Louise. She also went on to wear the gown in the film itself, which you can see here.

Norma is an interesting actress, as she is one of a hand full of talent that made the transition from silent films to talking pictures without too much trouble. She went on to wear some pretty magnificent costumes.

The gown appears to have been used for Gwen Lee, who also appeared in the film Upstage as the character Dixie Mason. However, it does not appear that she wore the dress in the film, and it is likely that the dress simply did double duty for the purpose of promotion.

What do you think of this unique gown? Leave a comment!

We have very few props and costumes from silent films here at Recycled Movie Costumes, so when we get them, I find them to be very special.

This stunning gown, adorned with sequined “Peacock feathers” was made for Norma Shearer to wear in the film Upstage. She wore it in both promotional images for the film, taken by photographer Ruth Harriet Louise. She also went on to wear the gown in the film itself, which you can see here.

Norma is an interesting actress, as she is one of a hand full of talent that made the transition from silent films to talking pictures without too much trouble. She went on to wear some pretty magnificent costumes.

The gown appears to have been used for Gwen Lee, who also appeared in the film Upstage as the character Dixie Mason. However, it does not appear that she wore the dress in the film, and it is likely that the dress simply did double duty for the purpose of promotion.

What do you think of this unique gown? Leave a comment!

PRODUCTS YOU
MIGHT LIKE

This page contains affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you, Recycled Movie Costumes may earn a small commission. Learn more.

Featured media may not be suitable for all viewers. Viewer discretion and/or services such as VidAngel or The Story Graph are advised. Learn more.

Credits

Costume Designer:
  • André-ani
  • Kathleen Kay
  • Maude Marsh

Disclaimer

This page contains affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you, Recycled Movie Costumes may earn a small commission. Learn more.

All intellectual property rights vests with the owner of the copyrighted material. Recycled Movie Costumes is not copying, distributing or using these materials except for entertainment purposes only and deems itself to be protected under the regulations of mandatory law (such as the right to quote), unless otherwise stated. We are happy to remove any material that the copyright owner/trademark owner feels is a violation of their statutory right. Before proceeding with legal measures, contact us at submissions@recycledmoviecostumes.com for us to assist with our cooperation.

The films/television/books and other media represented in the images on this site do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of Recycled Movie Costumes, and may contain mature content. Viewer discretion is advised, and a service such as VidAngel that filters objectionable content from films and television is recommended. See our full list of suggested websites for navigating content in film, television and books here.

Leave a Comment

Comment

Comment

Make an Edit

Do you have more information to add to this page?
Do you have a brand new costume to share? 

Costume Commentary

Be the first to comment!