The dress seems to be an even older one. I think, this might be it on the title character (actress: Tina Romero) of British-Mexican horror feature film “Alucarda” (loosely based on Le Fanu’s Carmilla) shot in 1977. Costumes probably rented, not done especially for the movie – judging by the fit. The close-up with the dagger shows a dotted fabric. Can’t remember if that corresponds with the dress in “The woman in black”? Anyway, at least the bishop’s-sleeves would have to have been altered for the following productions as well as details on the bodice. What do you think?
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Costume Commentary
The dress seems to be an even older one. I think, this might be it on the title character (actress: Tina Romero) of British-Mexican horror feature film “Alucarda” (loosely based on Le Fanu’s Carmilla) shot in 1977. Costumes probably rented, not done especially for the movie – judging by the fit. The close-up with the dagger shows a dotted fabric. Can’t remember if that corresponds with the dress in “The woman in black”? Anyway, at least the bishop’s-sleeves would have to have been altered for the following productions as well as details on the bodice. What do you think?
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The latter film is actually called “The Woman in black” after a novel by Susan Hill, not after Wilkie Collin’s “Woman in white”
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