Clothes Make the Character

<p> Clothes make the man (or woman). This is especially true in early Hollywood silent films where a character's appearance could show an immense number of different things about them. For example Theda Bara's role in <I>A Fool There Was</I> (1915) was known for her revealing clothing seductive appearance and being the first Vamp.</p><p> Wardrobe and costume design played a larger role in silent films than in modern movies. The character's clothes told the audience who they were and what their role was in the movie. In this in-depth analysis the author provides examples and explanations about noteworthy characters who used their appearance to further their fame. </p>