Couldn't they have made at least some attempt at authenticity? Roth, pushed by her mother, made her show-business debut in 1916 at the age of 6. She rose to fame as a young woman in the late 1920s/early 1930s. It's completely jarring to have the whole film look as if it's set in the 1950s.
shareI have always hated when films about the past do not totally meet the accurate hairdos and clothing of the time . I used to think it had to do with the actress or actor demanding present day hair and clothes. Now I just don't understand.
shareThe points are well taken. As for the reasons, I believe that in at least some instances budget constraints are a factor.
But you know what, I recently watched this film (or most of it. TCM cut off the ending) and I didn't really notice the lapses. At the same time it probably would have been an even better film with good period detail.
I noticed that as well. But overall a decent film. The first part of the film looked more 1930's than 1910 -19.
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