There are few media rental shops today and even fewer that double as movie museums. Movie Madness Video in Portland, Oregon, is one of those special standouts. It celebrates film history through the display of a fabulous private collection and the circulation of classic and contemporary films.
The store opened in 1991 by film editor Mike Clark and remains a fascinating location for a classic film fan to visit. While there are some contemporary pieces on display in addition to an array of horror-related props, there are also numerous film costumes and props with deep connections to Hollywood’s Golden Age.
Yes, there are rental options aplenty–and even movie screenings–but my favorite aspect of this shop is the beautiful range of classic Hollywood costumes.
Here are some of the many pieces on display:
Faye Dunaway’s dress from Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
Julie Andrews’ dress from The Sound of Music (1965)
Kim Novak’s costume from Jeanne Eagels (1957)
Frank Morgan’s Professor Marvel pants from The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Alice Faye’s jacket from In Old Chicago (1937)
Natalie Wood’s costume from West Side Story (1961)
Richard Beymer’s jacket from West Side Story (1961)
Rita Moreno’s costume from West Side Story (1961)
Stewart Granger’s uniform from The Prisoner of Zenda (1952)
Mary Pickford’s hair comb from Rosita (1923)
A Fu Dog from Citizen Kane (1941)
A tribute to Margaret O’Brien
Anita Page’s necklace and wig from The Broadway Melody (1928)
A gear prop from Modern Times (1936)
Two of Harold Lloyd’s awards
A Maltese Falcon (1941) statuette
Peter Boyle’s costume from Young Frankenstein (1974)
Alice Faye’s costume from Hello Frisco, Hello (1943)
Yvette Mimieux’s costume from The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962)
James Cagney’s tap shoes from Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)
Basil Rathbone’s costume from Romeo and Juliet (1936)
Loretta Young’s costume from The Crusades (1935)
John Barrymore’s costume from Romeo and Juliet (1936)
Ginger Rogers’ gown from The Major and the Minor (1942)
Eric Von Stoheim’s uniform from Sunset Boulevard (1950)
Danny Kaye’s costume from The Court Jester (1955)
Ann Miller’s tap shoes
Veronica Lake’s costume from So Proudly We Hail (1943)
Elizabeth Taylor’s costume from The Girl Who Had Everything (1953)
Tony Curtis‘ hat from Some Like It Hot (1959)
In addition, there are numerous other wonderful costumes and props to view.
Movie Madness Video is a must-see for classic film fans. It is located at 4320 SE Belmont St, Portland, Oregon, and is well worth visiting.
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