The Costume Designer (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film
Released in 1950, The Costume Designer is a documentary film directed by Tholen Gladden, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. This short focuses on the job of the costume designer in the production of motion pictures. The costume designer must design clothing that is correct for the film historically and geographically, and must be appropriate for the mood of the individual scene. We see famed costume designer Edith Head at work on a production. The Costume Designer was part of The Industry Film Project, a twelve-part series produced by the film studios and the Academy. Each series episode was produced to inform the public on a specific facet of the motion picture industry.
Who’s in it. The Costume Designer stars Eve Arden as Self (archive footage), Joan Caulfield as Self (archive footage), Bess Flowers as Woman in Fashion Shop (uncredited) and Linda Darnell as Self (archive footage), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Costume Designer page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Costume Designer (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Costume Designer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Costume Designer?
- The Costume Designer stars Eve Arden, Joan Caulfield, Bess Flowers, Linda Darnell and Douglas Fairbanks Jr..
- When was The Costume Designer released?
- The Costume Designer was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.