Women He's Undressed Documentary Screening
Event description
Hollywood stars, historical footage and stylised reenactments tell the story of Australian costume designer, Academy award winner and gay icon Orry-Kelly.
Women He's Undressed is a cinema length documentary that explores the life of Australia's most prolific costume designer Orry-Kelly. During the boom years of Hollywood as Head of Warner Brothers Costume Department he was the costume designer on an astonishing 282 motion pictures, wining him 3 Academy Awards. He designed for the stars like Marilyn Monroe, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart, Rosalind Russell, Errol Flynn to name a few.
Fearless, funny and outspoken, Orry-Kelly lived life to the full.
Enjoy the movie with a mocktail and why not come dressed inspired by your favourite movie star.
Refreshments provided – mocktails, non-alcoholic refreshments & nibbles.
- 2pm - Arrival and refreshments
- 2.10pm - Film commences and runs for 95 minutes concluding at 3.45pm
Ages 18+
Rated PG (mild themes)
Free, bookings essential.
Enquiries: 8495 5028 or libraryprograms@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
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