VFF - Fashions of 1934 (1934)

About this event

Becoming a member of the Capitol Circle means taking pride in supporting your local arts community and commitment to the well-being of the Capitol Theatre. 1934—William Dieterle, Busby Berkeley, directors—starring William Powell, Bette Davis The second of two musical comedies at this year’s Festival, Fashions of 1934 offers up “color, flash, dash, class, girls and plenty of clothes” (according to the movie trade magazine Variety). William Dieterle directs “a brisk show” (New York Times), starring William Powell and Bette Davis as fashion fraudsters; and there are several spectacular dance sequences staged by Busby Berkeley (famed for his work in 42nd Street, Gold Diggers of 1933 and others). Fashions of 1934 was just one of hundreds of films for which multi-Oscar winner Orry-Kelly designed the costumes between 1932 and 1963. The Capitol Theatre welcomes individuals with disabilities to attend performances and other events at our facility. We are committed to providing accessible services in a manner that maintains the dignity and independence of all while providing equality of access and integration. The Capitol Theatre wishes to acknowledge the original caretakers of this land: the Wendake-Nionwentsio, the Mississauga, the Anishinabewaki, and many other nations–recorded and unrecorded. This theatre has a long history, but there is a much longer history in this region and we can all do a better job of recognizing that history. Open one hour prior to all live performances. Closed on statutory holidays.