
I hope this edition of Silver Screen Sunday will make up for taking a break from it last week! Today, I'm taking a little look at The Pajama Game, from 1957, directed by George Abbott and Stanley Donen. It stars one of my all-time favourite actresses (and style icons), Doris Day, as Babe Williams an employee of the "Sleeptite Pajama Factory" who, along with her fellow workers, wants a seven-and-a-half cent an hour raise. It also boasts a ridiculous number of absolutely amazing dresses, but I only have pictures of a small number of them (for this, anyway - I have over 100 screencaps of the film).

This scene inspired my selection of vintage dresses from etsy.


Of course, when you're writing about a movie that's all about people who work at a pyjama factory, you can't go past looking at some vintage sleepwear! I couldn't find any cute pyjamas, exactly but these nighties are lovely, anyway.

Found here on etsy.

Found here on etsy.

Found here on etsy.
Last, but not least, I leave you with my favourite song from the film
When I watched this film earlier this year I dug out my Calamity Jane/The Pajama Game LP and listened to this song over and over. It was quite a feat, actually, as my turntable is up fairly high and I have to stand on tiptoes to reach it!
I hope this was enjoyable for everyone.
Love,
Andi B. Goode
x
PS Go here to check out a photo taken of me, by Phebe (a fellow photography student), sporting a 'rogue' moustache.
This movie looks like so much fun! Maybe in my holidays I will get a chance to watch it. I love all the colourful dresses.
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Rose: It is fun! I hope you get the chance to watch it =D
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I haven't seen this film. My Mum had a big selection of Doris Day films in her very large DVD collection ... I'll have to search for this one next time I visit her.
ReplyDeleteDoris in that white dress with blue scarf is gorgeous.
teehee that movie looks like good times!
ReplyDeleteYay, glad you got the skirt - can't wait to see it on :)
ReplyDeleteLove the turquoise houndstooth dress! All lovely choices!!
ReplyDeleteLouise: Go see it! Go look for it. It's amazing. haha.
ReplyDeletePhebe: It sure is =D
Jen: Thanks! I can't wait to wear it.
Ms. B: Isn't it gorgeous? Thanks =]
I LOVE Doris Day. She's amazing. Calamity Jane is among my favorite movies.
ReplyDeleteRebecca: I'm glad to find another fan! =D
ReplyDeleteDoris Day is my all time favourite actress and I have that film and love what you did with finding outfits to compliment it!!! Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteStellar post! Three big cheers for Doris Day, she's always been a big inspiration of mine, too (I tend to prefer "cute" vintage to sultry, which can come off as to costumey on my petite, curvy figure, so I love drawing inspiration from cute "girl next door" types from the 50s like Doris Day).
ReplyDeleteOodles of hugs, sweetie!
♥ Jessica