Jodhpurs - Wikipedia
WEBCecil B. DeMille, 1937, wearing the flared-hip riding breeches that are often termed jodhpurs. Early 20th-century African big game hunters are also associated with the look, due in part to early traditions of riding on horseback in search of quarry.
Why are steriotypical movie directors depicted wearing jodhpurs?
WEBMay 22, 2016 · Cecil B. DeMille, according to Wikipedia - very famous, of course. “He cultivated the image of the omnipotent director, complete with megaphone, riding crop, and jodhpurs. From 1936 to 1944, DeMille hosted Lux Radio Theater, a weekly digest of current feature films.”
75 Years Ago: DeMille the Renaissance Man - The Saturday Evening Post
WEBFeb 5, 2018 · His jodhpurs and riding boots became emblematic of classic Hollywood directors, but, Cecil B. DeMille was an expert horseman too. John Durant’s 1943 profile of DeMille tells about the eccentric director’s variety of talents.
The Ten Commandments (1956) - IMDb
WEBThe Ten Commandments: Directed by Cecil B. DeMille. With Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson. Moses, raised as a prince of Egypt in the Pharaoh's household, learns of his true heritage as a Hebrew and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people from slavery.
Male and Female - Silent Film
WEBMale and Female, based on Sir James M. Barrie’s comedy of manners The Admirable Crichton, is notable as one of the biggest hits for two Hollywood film legends—the first superstar, Gloria Swanson, and director Cecil B. DeMille.
Cecil B. DeMille, a.k.a., Papa Hollywood… - vickielester.com
WEBSep 16, 2014 · Cecil B. wore jodhpurs, knee high boots, and a sidearm to work to protect him from rattlesnakes and the enforcers of Edison’s east coast film trust. The Trust was a syndicate that levied a fee for every foot of film shot in exchange for distribution.
Jodhpurs - Guide to Value, Marks, History - WorthPoint
WEBThe wealthy became known for wearing jodhpurs, as they engaged in the majority of equestrian sports. In the 1920s, silent film directors like Cecil B. DeMille, D.W. Griffith, and William Desmond Taylor wore jodhpurs on set, complete with …
A Brief History of Jodhpurs — The World’s Favorite Riding Pants
WEBApr 14, 2023 · Jodhpurs are no longer the preserve of the riding field. They have long been worn as a standalone fashion statement. For instance, here’s a picture of the legendary American Cecil B. DeMille looking absolutely dapper in a pair of classic flared-hip Jodhpurs from back in 1937.
Jodhpurs - Wikiwand
WEBCecil B. DeMille, 1937, wearing the flared-hip riding breeches that are often termed jodhpurs. Early 20th-century African big game hunters are also associated with the look, due in part to early traditions of riding on horseback in search of quarry.
Cecil B. DeMille - Wikipedia
WEBCecil Blount DeMille (/ ˈsɛsəl dəˈmɪl /; August 12, 1881 – January 21, 1959) was an American filmmaker and actor. Between 1914 and 1958, he made 70 features, both silent and sound films. He is acknowledged as a founding father of American cinema and the most commercially successful producer-director in film history.