Women I've Undressed

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Hollywood costume designer's bold, untold memoir.

If you've ever been captivated by the golden era of Hollywood, then Orry-Kelly's memoir is a backstage pass to the glamour and the drama. It's rare to find a personal narrative so intimately tied to the legends of cinema, told with such candor and wit. Diving into this book, you're not just reading about the glitz of costume design; you're getting to know the man who dressed icons, a candid friend sharing tales of a bygone, glittering world.

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Women I've Undressed

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ISBN: 9781760290955
Authors: Orry-Kelly
Date of Publication: 2016-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.4
(rated by 88 readers)

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Found in a pillowcase, the fabulous long-lost memoirs of a legendary Hollywood designer - and a genuine Australian original. Orry-Kelly created magic on screen, from Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon to Some Like It Hot. He won three Oscars for costume design. He dressed all the biggest stars, from Bette Davis to Marilyn Monroe. He was an Australian. Yet few know who Orry-Kelly really was - until now. Discovered in a pillowcase, Orry-Kelly's long-lost memoirs reveal a wildly talented and cheeky rascal who lived a big life, on and off the set. From his childhood in Kiama to revelling in Sydney's underworld nightlife as a naïve young artist and chasing his dreams of acting in New York, his early life is a wild and exciting ride. Sharing digs in New York with another aspiring actor, Cary Grant, and partying hard in between auditions, he ekes out a living painting murals for speakeasies before graduating to designing stage sets and costumes. When the kid from Kiama finally arrives in Hollywood, it's clear his adventures have only just begun. Fearless, funny and outspoken - Orry-Kelly lived life to the full.
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Hollywood costume designer's bold, untold memoir.

If you've ever been captivated by the golden era of Hollywood, then Orry-Kelly's memoir is a backstage pass to the glamour and the drama. It's rare to find a personal narrative so intimately tied to the legends of cinema, told with such candor and wit. Diving into this book, you're not just reading about the glitz of costume design; you're getting to know the man who dressed icons, a candid friend sharing tales of a bygone, glittering world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.