Ben Bitten Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 I was watching The Outlaw Josey Wales a couple of nights ago and I got to ponderin'... What's some of the most realistic western attire seen in film? And What's not? Off the top of my head I'd say: Open Range Wyatt Earp 3:10 to Yuma Deadwood As far as Not: The Magnificent Seven. As much as I love the film, I've always had a bit of a problem with the attire - especially Vin... he look's like a contemporary cowboy. Especially with his faded Levi's. I could add more to my lists but it's late and my brain ain't workin' right.
Deja Vous Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 I was watching The Outlaw Josey Wales a couple of nights ago and I got to ponderin'... What's some of the most realistic western attire seen in film? And What's not? Off the top of my head I'd say: Open Range Wyatt Earp 3:10 to Yuma Deadwood As far as Not: The Magnificent Seven. As much as I love the film, I've always had a bit of a problem with the attire - especially Vin... he look's like a contemporary cowboy. Especially with his faded Levi's. I could add more to my lists but it's late and my brain ain't workin' right. Tombstone.. but Deadwood I liked their costumes the best. I have a photo of a painting some place of Pauline (ancestor) with her gown and hat really bright, its so pretty. But they did seem to wear dark colors a lot.. I suppose it didn't show the dirt so much.
Captain Woodrow Cahill, SASS # 54363 Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 The Jeff Bridges version of True Grit. The clothing was all museum grade replicas, and the designer really did her homework. Article => http://www.emanuellevy.com/comment/true-grit-19th-century-costumes-9/ And a good little featurette =>
Wolfgang, SASS #53480 Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 . . . the costumeing in my all time favorite western . . "McCabe & Mrs. Miller"... . . . . . was really genuine old west attire.
Utah Bob #35998 Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 And as far as Not Realistic: Any Roy, Gene, or TV western episode.
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 Like Dejas Vous says: Tombstone and Deadwood have my vote... include Lonesome Dove too GG ~
J-BAR #18287 Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 I liked the way Noah Beery Jr. looked as Buster in "Red River"...a classic cowboy for sure. For non-historical, mebbe Kid Shelleen's brother with the iron nose in "Cat Ballou", or Shelleen himself all dressed up?
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 I think Rustlers Rhapsody was pretty accurate...and The Villain...and Evil Roy Slade.
Old Scatterbrain Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 I think Rustlers Rhapsody was pretty accurate...and The Villain...and Evil Roy Slade. Can't get more authentic than this
Swifty Morgan Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 Gang of Roses! Just funnin... Deadwood! Love that show!
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 Can't get more authentic than this :lol: Here's another. Can you believe this Bogart? Virginia City
Wolfgang, SASS #53480 Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 Bandidas & Hannie Calder. I thunk this thread wuz on "costuming" . . . if it wuz on "lack of costuming" . . then yep . . Bandidas & Hannie Clder are gud uns INDEED . . .
Taquila Tab, Sass #25048 Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 Can't get more authentic than this Is that Maddog McCoy?
Ugly, SASS #18106 Posted December 3, 2011 Posted December 3, 2011 Is that Maddog McCoy? Now, That's funny!
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 Like Dejas Vous says: Tombstone and Deadwood have my vote... include Lonesome Dove too GG ~ + 1
Tom Bullweed Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 Good: Most of the made-for-TV weseterns since 1985, especiallyy the Turner stuff: Conagher, Sabine River, Open Range, Lonesome Dove, Monte Walsh Several Duke Wayne movies: The Big Trail, the Searchers, The Shootist. Less-than-good: TV westerns up to How the West was Won (1970's) (The worst was Wild, Wild West) B-Westerns of the 1930 to 1960.
Wolfgang, SASS #53480 Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 Loved the attire in Appaloosa Yes it was good . . .
Dakota Rebel, SASS# 58412 Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 Tom Horn with Steve McQueen
The O'Meara Himself Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 The most authentic civil war movie (clothing, weapons, activities, dialog, etc) I've ever seen is "Ride With the Devil"! Agree with Utah Bob! Most likely this is how it really was. As for non-CW westerns, if I watch a western and don't notice modern costuming I'm happy. The first version of "True Grit" was a John Wayne movie so I didn't expect authenticity. John Wayne dressed like John Wayne and that's fine. The second version was an adaptation of the book and was very auithentic in costuming (with the exception of Rooster's hat) and i loved it The O'Meara Himself
Subdeacon Joe Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 I thunk this thread wuz on "costuming" . . . if it wuz on "lack of costuming" . . then yep . . Bandidas & Hannie Clder are gud uns INDEED . . . What lack of costuming? Fully covered. Well...almost. And this? Height of western fashion!
Mean Matt McCord, SASS #24683 Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 Bandidas & Hannie Calder. Ahhhh, Salma Hayek and Penelope Cruz....be still my heart! :wub: :wub:
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 Lee Marvin in just about anything but especially in Liberty Valance. Lee must of demanded extra in his wardrobe cause he looked authentic right down to the fancy quirt. Now thats something you don't often see in movies despite the fact that dang near every cowboy/horseman/mounted indian warrior had one.
Wolfgang, SASS #53480 Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 What lack of costuming? Fully covered. Well...almost. And this? Height of western fashion! . . . Yaaaa. . . thems are aw-then-tik COWGIRLS fur shore They can ride my range any time.
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