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A Mitzi Gaynor Academy Award®-winning costume from Les Girls image 1
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Lot 1289

A Mitzi Gaynor Academy Award®-winning costume from Les Girls

10 December 2019, 14:00 PST
Los Angeles

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A Mitzi Gaynor Academy Award®-winning costume from Les Girls

MGM, 1957. Designed by Orry-Kelly. Silk and lace 18th century French Court-style 2-piece gown with a silk bustier, bustles at the hips, lace trim and appliques, and a bare back end, bearing an interior label inscribed, "Orry-Kelly Couture Creation" and an interior wardrobe label inscribed, "1707 5679 / Mitzi Gaynor" in black ink. Along with Kay Kendall and Taina Elg, Mitzi performed the "Ladies in Waiting" number in this rather racy costume which revealed the women's backsides with only a large bow as decoration. Directed by George Cukor and co-starring Gene Kelly, Les Girls involves a dance troupe made up of 4 people who give 4 different versions of their experiences together. The "Best Costume Design" Academy Award® was given to Orry-Kelly for his sophisticated creations. Accompanied by a DVD of the film.

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