The Roaring 20s
Films based on the 1920s
Chicago
Chicago is a 2002 film set in a 1924 Chicago Theatre. It stars Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Richard Gere. The film follows Roxie and Velma, two death row murderesses who compete for fame and the gaze of a lawyer. The Chicago musical has been running since 1975 non-consecutively and is currently is on the west end.
The Princess and the Frog
The Princess and the Frog is a 2009 Disney film, set between 1912-1926 New Orleans. The film follows Tiana, a young chef who aspires to open her own restaurant. In desperation, she kisses a frog prince to pursue her dream.
Set Design/Concept Art
https://screenrant.com/princess-frog-disney-concept-art-movie/
Some like it hot
Some like it hot is a 1959 film starring Marilyn Monroe, set in 1929 Prohibition-era Chicago.
Some Like It Hot costumes
This cocktail dress, worn by Monroe in the film, reaches over $450k in an auction in 2016. Costume designer Orry-Kelly won the 1959 Oscar for his work on this film. The dress is composed of a black souffle and nude silk jersey embellished with columns of jet-like beads and sequins, scattered beaded butterfly appliques, and beaded fringes.
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby is a 2013 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, set in 1920s New York. The movie is set on a 1925 novel of the same name by F.Scott Fitzgerald. The story is a retelling of members of Nick, a neighbour of millionaire Jay Gatsby.
Furniture Styles
”15 vintage photos show what furniture looked like 100 years ago”
Notes from website
- Dark wood was very popular and included carved details
- Art Deco was becoming popular, focusing on simple clean lines
- Wood was getting pushed out by chrome and mirror
- Oriental and Egyptian styles were popular
- Gold foiling and silver leaf
Fashion
”1920-1929 Fashion History Timeline”
Notes from website
- The flapper dress – dropped waist and creeping hemlines
- Evening dresses were still long until the later 1920s
- Bobbed hairstyles were popular
- Sleeves ranged from long sleeved to no sleeve, depending on style and occassion
- Cotton and silk was popular with glass beaded detailing
Music
”Music Played in the 1920’s Music Styles”
Notes from website
- Begining of the modern music era – music was just being recorded a few decades prior
- First record labels began appearing in the 1920s
- Dance bands enouraged the creation of the ‘Charleston’ and ‘Shimmy’
- Jazz music began in New Orleans and Blues began in the south, both originated in the early 1900s but was very popular during the 1920s
