Silver Screen Sunday {Dead of Night}

So, for October, I've decided to take a look at some 'spine chilling' flicks for Silver Screen Sunday. The first is the Ealing Studios 1945 film Dead of Night, which is directed by Alberto Cavalcanti, Charles Crichton, Basil Dearden and Robert Hamer.

Architect Walter Craig, seeking the possibility of some work at a country farmhouse, soon finds himself once again stuck in his recurring nightmare. Dreading the end of the dream that he knows is coming, he must first listen to all the assembled guests' own bizarre tales.

This may not sound like a particularly frightening film but it certainly had me on edge! Some of the tales were very spooky - there is one, in particular, with a haunted mirror which got to me as well as a section starring the gorgeous Michael Redgrave as a ventriloquist with a possessed dummy. Creepy! The only thing that made me feel at ease was drooling over the amazing clothes.

This look - sported by Googie Withers - was very classy indeed! I longed for all of her outfits.

As a contrast, this school-girl look, sported by Sally Ann Howes, is far more casual and relaxed. I've found a few items you may need to recreate it:

These shoes from Ethical Wares for a slightly more grown-up spin on the look.

Or these lovely brogues from Vegan Wares.

A classic a-line skirt like this one from etsy.

Or perhaps you could make one yourself! (Pattern found here on etsy).

A very simple cardigan (found here on etsy).

And a short-sleeved option for the warmer weather. (Found here on etsy).

There are also some of the most fabulous hats I've ever seen! So, I poked around etsy and found some extravagant hats that I felt would be right at home in this film.

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A couple of the other characters who didn't get much screen time but still looked fantastic.

I hope you enjoyed this! I have a lot of fun putting these together.

Love,
Andi B. Goode
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