CUT! Costume and the Cinema December 2, 2011

CUT! Costume and the Cinema
December 3, 2011 – April 29, 2012
Through 43 period costumes, created by and borrowed from the London costume house of Cosprop Ltd., CUT! Costume and the Cinema takes an in-depth look at the art of making costumes that set the scene and establish authenticity in period films. The films represented in the exhibition depict five centuries of history, drama, comedy, fantasy, and adventure through period costumes worn by such famous film stars as Johnny Depp, Daniel Craig, Kate Winslet, Sandra Bullock, Uma Thurman, Angelica Huston and many others. In all, more than 30 actors will be represented from 27 films, including Sherlock Holmes, Academy Award winner The Duchess and favorites Pirates of the Caribbean, Sense and Sensibility and The Phantom of the Opera. CUT! Costume and the Cinema will be on display at The Durham Museum December 3, 2011 – April 29, 2012. More information is available at www.durhammuseum.org.