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All for Beauty – Makeup and Hairdressing in Hollywood’s Studio Era
An in-depth look at the role of these crafts in the golden age of Hollywood.
- Total running time 90min
If you’re interested in why Hollywood stars appear flawless on the screen, regardless of narrative circumstances, come listen to Adrienne L. McLean, author of All for Beauty: Makeup and Hairdressing in Hollywood’s Studio Era (Rutgers University Press, 2022), who will discuss the often surprising and sometimes dismaying history – both practical and ideological – of the two crafts and their labour force.
Tickets £6.50.
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