Norma Shearer "Consuelo Croyden" black gown from Her Cardboard Lover. ...

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Norma Shearer "Consuelo Croyden" black gown from Her Cardboard Lover. Norma Shearer "Consuelo Croyden" black gown from Her Cardboard Lover. (MGM, 1942) Black wool crepe cap sleeve gown with self-material oak leaves along neckline, sleeves, down front and along back with black sheer back and front slit. Zip and snap side closure. Internal bias label printed "Private Collection" and handwritten "XX 6020". Sheer material along shoulders has been removed post production. Designed by Robert Kalloch. Worn by Norma Shearer as "Consuelo Croyden" in the opening scene at the gambling house when Robert Taylor loses money to her and she engages him to be her "private secretary a.k.a. cardboard lover" to pay off the debt in Her Cardboard Lover.

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