The Shadow

[Lancealot]

Hi all does anyone happen to know anything about the hat Alec Baldwin wears has the Shadow in the movie?

Thanks,
Lance

 

[Matt Deckard]

Could be from Herbert Johnson, though I don't know at the moment. With the brim that size I think you could have a cowboy hat shaped like a fedora and put a large ribbon on the crown.

 

[The real Henry]

Hmmm... the cheapest way to get hat like that is to buy a german carpenter's hat and rebash it.

Here's a example:

 

[Biltmore Bob]

Where'd you get that hat?

I want one.

 

[The real Henry]

Maybe you should search on ebay!

 

[Biltmore Bob]

Thanks...

I tried to google up that hat right after I posted yesterday and couldn't find it anywhere.

 

[hatflick1]

SHADOW HAT

You may want to check this Indy fedora style from Jackson Hole Hat Co.

http://www.jhcowboyhats.com/custom_cowboy_hats/indi/product_2.htm

Clearly, it's a custom so it's going to be a few bucks depending on the quality of the fur felt.

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[Not-Bogart13]

There's a few on that site that might do the job. Check out "The Mesa"!

BTW: Doesn't somebody famous live in Jackson Hole?

 

[The Wolf]

something similar

I have a hat that was sold after the movie came out and the name on the hatband is The Shadow. It's a brown copy and now that I look at the photo of Baldwin I notice that the ribbon is not as wide. Sadly, it is size 7 5/8 and I wear a 7 1/8. I guess I still hold onto it if I grow more hair (doubtful) or get a swelled head (likely).

The Wolf

 

[jamespowers]

I have a hat that was sold after the movie came out and the name on the hatband is The Shadow. It's a brown copy and now that I look at the photo of Baldwin I notice that the ribbon is not as wide. Sadly, it is size 7 5/8 and I wear a 7 1/8. I guess I still hold onto it if I grow more hair (doubtful) or get a swelled head (likely).

Hmmmm.... That hat would likely fit me perfectly.
I am more interested in obtaining a suit like the belted back that Baldwin wore as Lamont Cranston though. :cool2: A pair of those semi-automatics would be good too though.

Regards to all,

J

 

[Biltmore Bob]

I still can't find that German Carpendar Hat anywhere on the net.

 

[jamespowers]

I still can't find that German Carpendar Hat anywhere on the net.

Geez, I hope you are up on your German then.

http://shop.topclick.net/bt/product...id=59&osCsid=d37dab9a1f7c6918321f72db5c9ef7cf

That will get you to it. From there you will have to muddle through the language.
Roughly it says:

"This hat belongs to each arranging celebration and naturally to the Zimmermannstracht. 100% wool felt in black. The hat is fed inside full and possesses a leather welding volume. It has been weatherproofed. The hat is available with a brim of 10cm (4 inches) or 12cm (about 4 3/4 inches). Thus the large size-----larger than 40cm (15 3/4 inches) in diameter. Available in sizes 54 to 61cm."

If I translated it wrong, someone help ole Bob out here.

Regards to all,

J

P.S. It will cost you about $51 plus shipping.

 

[Biltmore Bob]

I don't want wool felt...thanks, though.

 

[phre7]

Google scala-nuova hat. Then click on third result. On the left side of the page select Trachtenhute. Seventh one on the page is Zimmermannshut.
I tried several times, but for some reason I can't get the page to translate. mabey you'll have better luck.

 

[JerseyJones]

Try www.BaronHats.com. They may have made it.

Ken

 

[Lancealot]

Specs

I have a hat that was sold after the movie came out and the name on the hatband is The Shadow. It's a brown copy and now that I look at the photo of Baldwin I notice that the ribbon is not as wide. Sadly, it is size 7 5/8 and I wear a 7 1/8. I guess I still hold onto it if I grow more hair (doubtful) or get a swelled head (likely).

The Wolf

Wolf,

What are the specs on that hat?

Thanks,
Lance

 

[thefish]

Could be from Herbert Johnson, though I don't know at the moment. With the brim that size I think you could have a cowboy hat shaped like a fedora and put a large ribbon on the crown.

Matt could be right. The brim size looks like a HJ McAlpine, (same as the hat Hopkins wears as Van Helsing in Coppola's "Dracula") but the crown is kinda high for a McAlpine.

I'd say talk to Art when he get's back up and running. I myself was wanting a hat similar to this one, and was going that direction once the holidays are over and he's settled in.

All the best!

-Dan

 

[The real Henry]

Hmmm... maybe I can help someone to buy a German Carpenter's hat(as I'm from Germany!) Just pm me!

 

[Philip Marlowe]

Lancealot,
Here is a vintage F.W. Struckmann, made in Germany, that I found on ebay. I'd say that of any hat, this one is as close to the Shadow's as I have ever seen.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8247906694&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1​