tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482142516265173452.post6107880208308520879..comments2024-03-22T17:05:12.662-06:00Comments on The Closet Historian: The Way We Wore: Styles of the 1930s and '40sBianca Espositohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01541302311277420740noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482142516265173452.post-43278161794521026272016-02-02T08:54:28.062-07:002016-02-02T08:54:28.062-07:00I also met her in the 90's, at a book signing ...I also met her in the 90's, at a book signing when she first published. What a lovely and lively person, it was a treat to meet her. BTW she is still very active and has a talk coming up at the Egyptian theater in Hollywood.Miss Brilliantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13391404576294366841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482142516265173452.post-42064295455391532222016-02-01T22:33:47.179-07:002016-02-01T22:33:47.179-07:00I am such an accessory fiend, which is definitely ...I am such an accessory fiend, which is definitely part of the reason I just had to add this book to my collection. It is so wonderful to hear that a few readers have actually gotten to meet Ms Hunt! It sounds like she is the most lovely woman! I'll have to watch her version of P&P, I never expect much historical or book accuracy from older films so I should be okay :)Bianca Espositohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541302311277420740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482142516265173452.post-27409646566680683582016-02-01T20:22:30.047-07:002016-02-01T20:22:30.047-07:00This is a wonderful book, one of my first on fashi...This is a wonderful book, one of my first on fashions of the era. You can really see a lot of details, especially accessories that aren't generally in focus in many photos. And it's so interesting to hear what her experience as a young model and actress was like.<br /><br />I was also lucky enough to meet Ms. Hunt back in the 90s, when she was involved with a vintage fashion show benefit that I helped out with. She was a very nice lady, engaging, down to earth, and still beautiful and very stylish in her late 70s. <br /><br />One of the easiest of her films to find is the 40s version of Pride and Prejudice, her Mary is amusing and awfully cute. You just have to take the movie on it's own terms, it isn't faithful to the book and will drive you nuts if you expect it to be.<br /><br />DeeJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15776968762355838732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482142516265173452.post-8955126109518889582016-01-30T23:12:19.783-07:002016-01-30T23:12:19.783-07:00How wonderful you got to go to one of those lectur...How wonderful you got to go to one of those lectures! That sounds so wonderful, she is certainly an inspiring woman :)Bianca Espositohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541302311277420740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482142516265173452.post-42427427461790999142016-01-30T11:06:00.290-07:002016-01-30T11:06:00.290-07:00Great book discovery! I was lucky enough to meet h...Great book discovery! I was lucky enough to meet her when she self published that terrific book in the early 90's and sold them in person at lectures. Her story was fascinating to hear, and she was as vivacious and interesting as she appears in her photos. Apparently her collection grew because she was a perfect size for the many fashions and costumes she was photographed in, so they used her often to model. That's why there are so many more photos of her than most other actresses during that era. (not to promote one book seller, but Amazon has many copies for sale--search under "Marsha Hunt")Jen Orsinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649480464468605798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482142516265173452.post-11478118389154829612016-01-26T22:33:47.069-07:002016-01-26T22:33:47.069-07:00It was so inspiring reading her fabulous memories,...It was so inspiring reading her fabulous memories, definitely keep an eye out for it!Bianca Espositohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541302311277420740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482142516265173452.post-48568632627053970212016-01-25T13:13:23.523-07:002016-01-25T13:13:23.523-07:00What an interesting woman! I love the look in the ...What an interesting woman! I love the look in the second photo. I will be keeping a look out for this great sounding book.Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482142516265173452.post-42887615242190675192016-01-21T11:37:24.176-07:002016-01-21T11:37:24.176-07:00There were some used copies on Amazon, but I think...There were some used copies on Amazon, but I think someone might have snapped them up already! It's definitely a great read/look I had a wonderful time reading it last weekend!Bianca Espositohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541302311277420740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482142516265173452.post-48975505692128679942016-01-20T08:13:47.560-07:002016-01-20T08:13:47.560-07:00I need this book in my life so very, very much. Of...I need this book in my life so very, very much. Off to see if eBay or AbeBooks wants to smile on me (and my pocketbook). If not, on top the top of my vintage related book wishlist it will go. Thank you so much for the lovely introduction.<br /><br />♥ Jessica<br /><br />Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482142516265173452.post-802700040213641332016-01-19T23:49:59.896-07:002016-01-19T23:49:59.896-07:00Sadly I had never even heard of her before picking...Sadly I had never even heard of her before picking up this book! My old Hollywood education has only just begun, so I hope to watch one of her films soon :)Bianca Espositohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541302311277420740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3482142516265173452.post-66162831807459127542016-01-17T23:29:43.169-07:002016-01-17T23:29:43.169-07:00What a bunch of interesting informations! Really d...What a bunch of interesting informations! Really didn't know much about Marsha, accept that she was a babe. Love the photos and would love to have a book too!xyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09554903445605012115noreply@blogger.com