Roy Rogers, Singing Cowboy of 1940s and 1950s Hollywood. Known for his affable characterizations and, both on and off screen, “traditional values” stance, the King of the Cowboys – step aside, John Wayne & Gene Autry – toplined the “subversive” 1938 musical Western Under Western Stars. Sound bites: Remembering Roy Rogers & 'subversive' singing cowboy movie 'Under Western Stars' It is a typically hot day in Palm Springs on May 5, 2001, as I sit outside the Palm Springs Museum at the invitation of Roy Rogers' oldest daughter, Cheryl, while a star in his remembrance is placed on the sidewalk in front of the building. I am seated next to Ruth Terry, a lady with whom I am totally unfamiliar, but who, it transpires, was a leading lady to both Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. As we talk, it is obvious that she is also a very sensible and charming lady. I express my vote for Roy Rogers over Gene Autry, and...
- 7/15/2017
- by Anthony Slide
- Alt Film Guide
Sketches at ateliers, private fittings at Buckingham Palace - it's all in a days work for the Queen's loyal team of couturiers. So what's it really like dressing the ultimate British style icon? "It's kind of old-hat now," Stewart Parvin tells People about his 11-year stint as the Queen's dressmaker. "She is possibly the most charming woman you could ever meet, and she has this amazing ability to put you at ease." Rachel Trevor-Morgan, who has made more than 60 hats for Her Majesty since taking over from milliner Frederick Fox in 2006, couldn't agree more. "She can be very chatty at fittings.
- 6/6/2012
- by Monique Jessen
- PEOPLE.com
Milliner Frederick Fox once thought he could not leave a room he was in with Britain's Queen Elizabeth as he was warned never to turn his back on her. The designer was briefed about meeting the monarch in the late 1960s, and was told not to touch her, ask questions or turn his back, causing him problems when their time together came to an end. According to Jane Eastoe, the writer of new book 'Elizabeth: Reigning in Style', Frederick said: 'The queen was standing at the end of a long room. 'I advanced, did my chat and my thing. When it was time to depart I was rooted to the spot. I thought that if I walked backwards I would...
- 4/3/2012
- Monsters and Critics
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