Monday, February 16, 2009

The Strangest Movie Costume Ever

I was reading that "The Silver Chalice" -- an early movie (1955) of Paul Newman's that he publicly disowned -- is now out on DVD. I remember seeing it on TV years ago, and while I remember almost nothing of the movie itself, the costume that Jack Palance wore had me mesmerized.

Just what is that pattern supposed to be, anyway? What would your friends say if YOU wore something like that?

You can check it out here:

http://www.briansdriveintheater.com/filmnoir/jackpalance/jackpalance9.jpg

-- Lars Trodson