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THE STYLE OF SIN: Barbara Stanwyck
THE STYLE OF SIN is an online series that delves into the lives and influential 1930s style of some of the most popular actresses of the Pre-Code era - from Joan Crawford to Marlene Dietrich.
The next event puts a spotlight on Barbara Stanwyck with a deep dive into films such as Ladies of Leisure (1930) and Baby Face (1933).
FILM NOIR STYLE is a 4-part series that mirrors the new book Film Noir Style: The Killer 1940s.
The fourth and final event discusses the historical context of the time, dramatic changes in both fashion and film after World War II, and backstories of 6 films noir from the era - Dead Reckoning, Lady in the Lake, Out of the Past, The Lady from Shanghai, The Asphalt Jungle, and Sunset Boulevard.
FILM NOIR STYLE is a 4-part series that mirrors the new book Film Noir Style: The Killer 1940s.
The third event discusses the impact of the end of World War II on the home front along with the backstories and iconic style of 5 film noir from 1946 - The Killers, Gilda, The Postman Always Rings Twice, The Big Sleep, and Notorious.