1920 Directors Costumes

Lights, camera, action from funny to frightening…forum has it all forum novelties has been providing quality costumes and accessories for over 30 years, always striving to meet customer needs and exceed their expectations

Although Jane Hading (1859–1940), Lily Elsie (1886–1962), and Billie Burke (1884–1970) gained fame as stage actresses, their popular appeal also rested on their ability to cultivate a glamorous appearance. Their careers illustrate the early transformation of actresses into marketable commodities whose celebrity status depended on the consumption of their images. This celebrity, in turn, was used to market an array of beauty and fashion goods to women striving to emulate them.The three wome... [Read More]

Few filmmakers have taken the principle of the ‘talking picture’ so far as Eric Rohmer, the internationally reknowned director of the Moral Tales, Comedies and Proverbs, and Tales of the Four Seasons cycles. Occasionally dismissed as precious or overly literary, Rohmer’s features may leave the impression that there is more to listen to than to look at. Yet as the secretive director (b. Maurice Schérer in 1920) points out, dialogue is no less engaging than the best gunfights, and if his ch... [Read More]

Gangster spats are a great finishing touch to any gangster costume For more than 30 years, forum novelties has been a leader in the costume industry, as well as the joke, trick, magic, and novelty gift item business. Forum offers over 8,000 items to choose from, ranging from baby costumes, to adult and plus-size costumes, to pet costumes. Look to forum novelties for all of your Halloween, luau, Christmas, mardi gras, and St. Patrick's day supplies. From funny to frightening, forum has it all... [Read More]

Gangster or putting' on the Ritz, add character to your costume with a pair of white spats. This 20's-style spats is a classic gangster costume accessory.

Includes 1920s Star Costume, Black, with Jacket, Trousers, Mock Waistcoat and Tie. Please note that all our Smiffys products will always come in full Smiffys branded packaging.

Designed to Perform! Constructed from heavy duty vinyl with corrosion resistant snaps, Director's Showcase designed these spats to stand up to the most demanding use.

Packet include: 1 x 1920s Trilby Manhattan Gangster Fedora Hat 1 x Gangster Spats 1 x Garters Armbands 1 x Suspenders Y-Back Elastic Trouser Braces 1 x Pre Tied Bow Tie1 x Gangster Tie