On view through December 5, 2010
Movie: Shanghai Express (1932) Black velvet evening gown with train and boa, worn by Marlene Dietrich. Designer: Travis Banton, Collection of John Lebold. Image courtesy James A. Michener Art Museum
Icons of Costume: Hollywood’s Golden Era and Beyond features Hollywood fashions ranging from Marlene Dietrich’s black velvet evening gown from Shanghai Express to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s black leather jacket and pants from Terminator 2: Judgment Day. The exhibition includes Hollywood fashions worn by classic stars such as Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Barbara Stanwyck, Errol Flynn and James Dean, as well as costumes and accessories used in more recent films featuring Harrison Ford, Kevin Costner and Sean Connery. The exhibition is drawn from the fashion collection of John Lebold who served as an assistant to eight-time Academy Award-winning designer Edith Head. On view are costumes by Head and other legendary designers including Adrian, Walter Plunkett, Bob Mackie, Orry-Kelly, Helen Rose and Travilla. Icons of Costume: Hollywood’s Golden Era and Beyond was organized by the Michener Art Museum in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Movie: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) Black leather jacket and pants, T-shirt, boots and belt worn by Arnold Schwarzenegger.Designer: Marlene Stewart, Collection of John LeBold. Image courtesy James A. Michener Art Museum.
Visitors to the Morris Museum’s Hollywood exhibitions will receive $1 off admission when they donate an item of women’s dress clothing or dress shoes, which will be collected at the museum. All donations go to Dress for Success Morris County.
In collaboration with the USGA Museum and its “Swing with the Stars: Golf and Hollywood” exhibition, a reciprocal 50 percent discount coupon on admission will be offered to visitors of either museum between October 5 and December 5, 2010.
Special Programs
Hollywood & Vine Wine Tasting
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $30/person in advance, $35 at the door.
Join the Morris Museum and Park Avenue Club of Florham Park, NJ for an evening celebrating wine and Hollywood.
5:30 film, Big Night;
7:30 talk, Q&A and book signing with Michael Uslan, executive producer of the Batman movies and Archie Comics author.
7;30 – 9:30 enjoy wine tasting and delicious food. Call for tickets and information: 973.971.3720.
The Movies Return: Filmmaking in New Jersey, Past & Present
Thursday, Oct. 14, 6 p.m. Free
This video, narrated by Celeste Holm, features extensive film footage about the fascinating history of filmmaking in New Jersey and its recent return. Produced by Friends of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission.
Tot Tour
Friday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. Free with museum admission
Tot tours is a program for young children and their caregivers. Explore the Icons of Costume exhibition, learn about different kinds of costumes, and get inspired for Halloween.
Senior Friday
Friday Oct. 15, 1 p.m. Free with museum admission
Visit the Morris Museum for an early afternoon of art and conversation with a museum educator. The program includes a highlights tour through Icons of Costume: Hollywood’s Golden Era and Beyond, engaging discussion in the galleries and light refreshments. Pre-registration is not required.
Girls’ Night Out!
Thursday, Oct. 21, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $30/person in advance; $35 at the door
Come to the Morris Museum for a night of fashion and fun. The evening includes signature drinks and light appetizers, great giveaways, ‘Hollywood Glam’ makeovers, ballroom dancing demonstrations, and more. A portion of each ticket sale will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure North Jersey to support breast cancer awareness month. For tickets, call 973.971.3721.
Hollywood’s Golden Age: Were Films Better Then?
Thursday, Nov. 4, 6:30-8:30 Free
Learn about Hollywood’s “Golden Age” with Howard Libov, associate professor of film at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Florham Park. Professor Libov will compare classic films with more recent films, and discuss how film-making as an industry and as an art form has changed since the golden era. To register, please call 973.971.3720.
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