Sunday, 12 October 2014

Film Research


Fire Over England - 1937

Fire over England is 1937 London Film Productions film drama written by Clemence Dane and directed by William K. Howard from the novel Fire Over England by A. E. W. Mason. The film is a historical drama set during the reign of Elizabeth I, focusing on England's victory over the Spanish Armada. In 1588, relations between Spain and England are at breaking point. With the support of Queen Elizabeth I (Flora Robson), English privateers such as Sir Francis Drake regularly capture Spanish merchantmen bringing gold from the New World.
Information from: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028872/plotsummary?ref_=tt_ov_pl
http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/74944/Fire-over-England/



The Virgin Queen - 1955


The Virgin Queen is a 1955 historical drama film starring Bette Davis, Richard Todd and Joan Collins. It focuses on the relationship between Elizabeth I of England and Sir Walter Raleigh. Bette Davis went above and beyond to play her role as Queen Elizabeth. She agreed to have her hairline shaved back THREE inches and her eyebrows shaved off! She was considered one of the most beautiful hollywood actresses but she didn't want this to show in this film. She went out of her way to look grotesque. The makeup artist was Perc Westmore (Bette Davis only) and Ben Nye. 

Information from: https://uk.movieposter.com/poster/MPW-80324/Virgin_Queen.html
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048791/fullcredits/



Elizabeth R (TV Mini-Series)- 1971


Elizabeth R is a BBC television drama serial of six 90 minute plays each one focusing on one dramatic period in the long reign of The Virgin Queen. Glenda Jackson plays the title role and she also went above and beyond by partially shaving her head for the role! Dawn Alcock was the makeup artist for this TV Mini-Series.

Information from: http://www.ovguide.com/tv/elizabeth_r.htm




Elizabeth - 1998

Elizabeth is a 1998 biographical film written by Michael Hirst, directed by Shekhar Kapur, and starring Cate Blanchett in the title role of Queen Elizabeth I of England. This film is based on the early years of Elizabeth's reign and her difficult task of learning what is needed to be a successful Queen. Jenny Shircore was the hair and makeup designer and Anita Burger was the makeup artist. 


Information from: 
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0127536/




Shakespeare In Love - 1998

Shakespeare in Love is a 1998 British-American romantic comedy-drama film directed by John Madden and written by Marc Norman. Judi Dench played Queen Elizabeth. There were many people involved in the hair and makeup department as you can see below.
Image from: http://cindybruchman.wordpress.com/2013/02/18/what-makes-a-great-actor-ladies-first/shakespeare-in-love-1998-judi-dench-24673166-630-390/
Information from: 
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0138097/fullcredits/











The Virgin Queen (TV Serial) - 2005

The Virgin Queen is a 2005 BBC four-part mini-series based upon the life of Queen Elizabeth. Anne-Marie Duff plays Elizabeth, from the young princess to the successful Queen who turns England into a major world power. It also focused on Elizabeth's private life. Above is a screenshot of all of the various makeup artists that were involved in the series. It shows how many people were involved and what departments they worked in. 

Information from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/virginqueen/

http://toloka.hurtom.com/viewtopic.php?t=38680
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0481459/combined










Elizabeth I (TV Mini-Series) - 2005

Elizabeth I is a two-part 2005 British historical drama television mini-series directed by Tom Hooper, written by Nigel Williams, and starring Helen Mirren as Elizabeth I. The miniseries covers the public and private lives of the later years of Queen Elizabeth. Part 1 focuses on the tempestuous relationship with the Earl of Leicester, played by Jeremy Irons. Part 2 focuses on her later years, and her passionate affair with the Earl of Essex, played by Hugh Dancy.
Here, you can see who was involved in the makeup department and what they did for the mini-series. 





Information from:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000FO0AHO/luminariumA/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0465326/fullcredits/

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