Vincente Minnelli Was An Underrated Genius Of Design!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                             Just look at this drawing, his color palate and the shot of Judy Holliday in the 1960 film version of "Bells Are Ringing," wherein she repeats her original Broadway role.

                             Of course, most people, when they think of Vincente Minnelli, recall his "confectionary films" like "An American In Paris," and "Gigi."  Those more sophisticated might consider 1944's "Meet Me In St. Louis," where his work going deeper into his genius is exemplified.

                               He was a master of the art of color composition.  But some may forget that among his best work were films like 1945's "The Clock," 1952's "The Bad And The Beautiful," and 1955's "The Cobweb."  All shot in black-and-white.

                                 Even more may have forgotten he started out as a window designer, first for Marshall Field, and then in New York. which is how he eventually found his way to Hollywood.  Was Marshall Field also in New York, then?  Can someone let me know?

                                 There was also his Broadway work as a scenic designer, which helped get him to Hollywood also.  His shows included "At Home Abroad" (1935), "The Show Is On" (1936) and "Ziegfeld Folies Of 1936."

                                    Liza Minnelli herself, darlings, said her father never got the credit he merited, and I am here to say I agree.  I so wanted to include some of Minnelli's store and window designs but could not find any online.

                                     Has anyone ever done an exhibition, here New York, on Vincente Minnelli????????  If not, it is about time!!!!!!!!!!!  How about The Museum Of Broadway?  Or The New York Public Library Of The Performing Arts?  Hey, ANNA and Chloe, how about The MET's Costume Institute?????????

                                     This year, July 25 will mark the 40th anniversary of his passing.  I know this is short notice, and, darlings, I would be happy to help work on it, but I think some sort of exhibition should be done this year on Vincente Minnelli.  And it would be SO fitting because this year Liza turns 80.

                                      Give this genius the credit he deserves.  It is long past due.