It is probably the most iconic screen hair style of all time. So, how come it was not copied by American women for generations? The make-up is not bad, either.
I have to wonder is Sally Hershberger ever asked to replicate this style? I would hope so. As well as the make-up.
Which is my way of saying that tonight "Svengoolie" is going to show a Universal gem--1935's "The Bride Of Frankenstein." Mills burning down, miniature castles, some exploding, Elsa Lanchester camping it up as both as The Bride, and Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. Then there is the 17-year-old Valerie Hobson--can you believe it, girls? --as Elizabeth, Colin Clive as Victor Frankenstein, whom The Bride is hot for, and who can blame her, Una O'Connor as the hysterical Minnie, and Ernest Thesiger, as the campy Dr. Pretorious. With a cast like that, and everyone chewing away at the gorgeous scenery, who has time to upstage anyone? Oh, and there is a cameo appearance by Dwight Frye, quite the scene stealer in his own right.
This is probably the best of Universal's "Frankenstein" trilogy. Those having never seen it owe it to themselves to do so. Those of us having seen it are in for a delightful treat.
See you, tonight at 8, girls! Bring your hair and make-up kits with you!
All this makes me wonder--will 'Feud' address where any of The Swans got their hair done? Because, if still in business, that is where I would like to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
aww Dwight Frye. He died of a heart attack in his forties.
ReplyDeleteHe apparently was aware of heart issues but, as a practicing Christian Scientist he did not believe in seeking medical treatment.
Victoria,
ReplyDeleteI knew Dwight Frye died young, but not that he was a Christian Scientist. How sad; he might have finally got his chance to be a dramatic actor, which is what he had been on the stage.
When he got to Hollywood, he was typecast in horror roles. But they made him iconic.