On Screen | Who Are You Polly, Magoo? (1966)

Name: On Screen | Who Are You Polly, Magoo? (1966)
Start: 2024-09-19T19:00:00-04:00
Location: The Ambler Theater

Schedule

Thu Sep 19 2024 at 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Ambler Theater | Ambler, PA

Our Fashion in Film Series continues this fall with a Mod-Era film from VOGUE Photographer William Klein! 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 to the 7pm show of WHO ARE YOU POLLY MAGOO? at amblertheater.org/fashion
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲: In this satire of the shallow world of the Parisian haute couture industry of the ‘60s. Real-life model Dorothy McGowan stars in her only onscreen role as the enigmatic Polly Maggoo, the world’s most famous celebrity. A French camera crew follows Polly as she drifts between fashion shows and photoshoots in an attempt to understand the public’s fascination with her looks. Showcasing stunning black and white cinematography and bold Mod era fashions, this experimental mockumentary is a must-see for any fashion enthusiast. Also featuring Philadelphia native Grayson Hall, Jean Rochefort, Sami Frey, and a brief appearance from Delphine Seyrig. In French w/ subtitles.
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻: WHO ARE YOU, POLLY MAGGOO has both feet rooted in the ground of the ‘60s fashion world. Director William Klein got his start as a photographer at American VOGUE in the 1950s, witnessing the evolution in fashion design from the new look through the mod-era. His sharp eye, alongside the designing talents of his wife, costume designer, and model Janine Klein, showcases the wildest looks of the swingin’ sixties, featuring countless bold monochromatic designs made from both conventional and unconventional materials in the film. This is a movie where the looks are more important than the plot; the thick eyelashes, over-the-top hairstyles, and avante-garde dresses transform this mockumentary into a captivating runway show. POLLY MAGGOO has influenced countless designers, most notably Marc Jacobs and Jean Paul Gaultier, who opened his final Runway Show in January 2020 with a clip from the film. It also features cameos from immortal fashion photographers Jeanloup Sieff, Richard Avedon, and Louis Faurer.

𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿: Janine Klein

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 From Marilyn's iconic white halter dress to Brando's leather jacket, it's no secret that some costumes make a lasting impression both in a viewer’s mind and in their closet. Throughout the year we will delve into cinema’s greatest style hits and explore how clothing and fashion can be woven together to propel a film’s story. Not only will we highlight the work of iconic designers like Edith Head and Coco Chanel, but we will also exhibit films where the costumes are given a starring role. Check out the whole series at amblertheater.org/fashion