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Pennies from Heaven -The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of December 6th

Discussion in 'PUBLIC VFG Fashion Parades' started by carla rey, Dec 5, 2021.

  1. carla rey

    carla rey VFG Member

    Pennies from Heaven

    Pennies from Heaven (1981) is an American musical-drama starring Bernadette Peters and comedian turned actor Steve Martin in his first dramatic role. Based on the BBC television series written by Dennis Potter and adapted by him for an American audience, the film is set during the Great Depression, and contrasts the characters' real-life struggles and increasingly desperate situations with their fantasy lives, as depicted through lavish, upbeat musical numbers where the actors lip-sync and dance to popular songs of the era. Star-crossed lovers played by Peters and Martin are joined by co-stars Jessica Walters and Christopher Walken, who appears in a now-legendary tap-dancing striptease as Tom the pimp. Costume Designer Bob Mackie earned one of the film's three Academy Award nominations for his stellar work, and Peters won the Golden Globe for her role as Eileen Everson, the schoolteacher turned prostitute.

    At its release, it managed to polarize critics and audiences alike, bombing at the box-office. Whether due to fans rejecting Martin in a non-comedic role, or because the film as a whole was simply too dark or complex to attract a wider audience, Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times summed-up its challenges in his review stating, "it is like no other period musical. It is so far out, so unexpected, that it might well be described as experimental... As such, it's likely to elicit deeply divided reactions: Audiences will either love it or hate it." Over the years, it has gained a cult following and even managed to land a spot on American Film Institute's list of Greatest Movie Musicals.

    This week we mark the 40th anniversary of Pennies from Heaven with some Depression-era fashions. VFG members are showing-up in everything from drab daywear to dazzling evening attire. So, c'mon, Let's Misbehave!
     
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  2. The Vintage Merchant

    The Vintage Merchant Administrator Staff Member

    This pretty plaid depression era dress sold before we even got her on a mannequin:

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  3. Midge

    Midge Super Moderator Staff Member

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    1930s evening gown pattern reproduction Vintage Vogue 2241

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    1930s bolero jacket pattern Vogue 7842

    From my sold archives:
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    1930s hats pattern Pictorial Review 8812

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    1930s blouse pattern Hollywood 1794

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    1930s blouse pattern Ringier 600
     
  4. Ranch Queen Vintage

    Ranch Queen Vintage Administrator

  5. Lady Scarletts

    Lady Scarletts VFG Member

  6. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Board Member Staff Member VFG Past President

  7. thespectrum

    thespectrum VFG Member Staff Member

    From my sold archives
    1930s Walkover shoes
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    1930s Valcraft suede shoes
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    A couple of 1930s dress patterns
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    A wonderful 1930 print ad for a Knapp felt cap
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  8. The Vintage Merchant

    The Vintage Merchant Administrator Staff Member

  9. denisebrain

    denisebrain VFG Vice President Staff Member VFG Past President

  10. Linn

    Linn Super Moderator Staff Member VFG Past President

    Depression era pot metal dress clips - personal collection[​IMG] :

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    Base metal and glass brooch - personal collection

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    Unsigned potmetal enamaled 1930s brooch - one of my favorite pieces.
     
  11. MagsRags

    MagsRags VFG President Staff Member

    In my Etsy shop - as soon as Etsy releases it from limbo for referring to the heel shape as "Cuban style", a fabulous pair of 30s spectator peeptoe pumps.
    :duh2: And Etsy doesn't let you edit out the faux-offense and then list. Nope. Must delete and re-list without that word. Anyway, link now clickable.

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    These 30s peeptoe pumps also have a Cuban-style heel(!) are are New Old Stock - click the photo to see details at MagsRags.net
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    Last edited: Dec 5, 2021
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    1930s soft rayon bra
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    1930s brown back strap leather clutch bag
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    1930s round deco sunglasses unisex
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    Czech black metal buckle and satin belt
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    From my Sold archives
    A 1930s floral silk gown and a feather bolero jacket
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  13. MagsRags

    MagsRags VFG President Staff Member

    A few more depression era pieces - photos done and working on the rest!

    A black felt slouch type fedora with button creased crown
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    Another 30s slouch fedora, navy blue with the crown shaped by stitched slashes and an assymmetrical inner pinch
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    And a pretty white day dress
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    Last edited: Dec 5, 2021
  14. Vintage Runway

    Vintage Runway VFG Member

  15. carla rey

    carla rey VFG Member

    these two dresses will be listed very shortly:
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    From sold archives:
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  16. vivavintageclothing

    vivavintageclothing VFG Member

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