Movie hats

[Dm101]

Hadn't thought of these movie hats for a while until I wore my coat today:

Hmmm...that reminds me, I need to add a chinstrap to the Amish....just in case.

 

[Dm101]

Still shots from the 80's Rap classic "Wild Wild West"

 

[Dm101]

If you look at enough authentic photos from the "19th century American west" you soon realize that working men (i.e., those who spent a lot of time outdoors in all kinds of weather) seemed to prefer wide brimmed hats, but would repurpose any style of hat to suit their needs. As far as authenticity is concerned, Hollywood has gotten it wrong far more than they've gotten it right.

Precisely why I prefer wide brim hats...I'm always outdoors and it keeps the sun outta my face and off my neck too. Still haven't figured out how to stop the sweat...bit I'll get it figured out eventually.

 

[scottyrocks]

“The Highwaymen,” starring Woody Harrelson and Kevin Costner is the story of Frank Hamer [Costner] and Manny Gault [Harrelson], two former Texas Rangers who hunt Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow.
A March 2019 release on Netflix.

I'm gonna have to watch for this one.

 

[belfastboy]

Watched "Baby Doll" last night a mid 1950's feature directed by Elia Kazan with Karl Malden, Carol Baker and Eli Wallach... what a great hat movie. No pretty hats to be seen all well worn with well earned stains and rumples.

 

[Frunobulax]

Watched "Baby Doll" last night a mid 1950's feature directed by Elia Kazan with Karl Malden, Carol Baker and Eli Wallach... what a great hat movie. No pretty hats to be seen all well worn with well earned stains and rumples.

My favorite kind.

Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[RBH]

A few more from the upcoming Highwaymen.

 

[scottyrocks]

A few more from the upcoming Highwaymen.

Traffic light poles look too modern.

 

[hatophile]

Traffic light poles look too modern.

I wonder if that American flag in the background has 50 stars?

 

[Frunobulax]

Traffic light poles look too modern.

Not to mention the guy with the backpack and ballcap.

I know, I know...

Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[Moviehats]

A few more from the upcoming Highwaymen.

 

[Moviehats]

Don't know where my writing went. Anyways these are stills from them filming not the actual movie.

 

[Bamaboots]

I still haven't quite figured out Costner's hat choice for the role. I wonder if Tom Mix makes an appearance?

 

[Zombie_61]

Traffic light poles look too modern.

I wonder if that American flag in the background has 50 stars?

Shhhh, you aren't supposed to notice those things.

I still haven't quite figured out Costner's hat choice for the role...

Costner is only acting in this movie and not producing or directing it. He probably had some input with regards to wardrobe, but ultimately those decisions are made by the director, costume designer, and/or any number of Suits within the production companies.

 

[bearinfedora]

Noticed this in Damsel (2018) Youtube trailer.

Any idea what hat is that? Looks nice specially when there's no Akubra Campdraft black

(Apologies if this particular hat from this movie has been discussed already)

 

[Moviehats]

I still haven't quite figured out Costner's hat choice for the role. I wonder if Tom Mix makes an appearance?
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Actually the writer contacted me to ask about styles they wore in photos. I suggested maybe a Stetson Open Road. He tried to get me on making hats for it, but the Wardrobe person already got Fedoras.

 

[Bamaboots]

Actually the writer contacted me to ask about styles they wore in photos. I suggested maybe a Stetson Open Road. He tried to get me on making hats for it, but the Wardrobe person already got Fedoras.

I've seen a lot of pics of Hamer over the years and most hats appear to me to be OR like dress westerns and the hats in some of his early days would likely be described as cowboy or westerns. I've seen a few of him wearing a fedora in later years.

Sorry you lost out on that work. Would've been great and the cast would have been better hatted.

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

One of three velvet toppers from the costume dept. of a french film company.

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

 

[Zombie_61]

One of three velvet toppers from the costume dept. of a french film company.

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Hmmm, "RF". Ralph Fiennes?