Twentieth Century

Historical costume movies & TV set in the Edwardian era through the 1960s.

2013 Dancing on the Edge

Dancing on the Edge: 1930s Costume PORN, Baby

Kendra August 25, 2015

Okay, and the plot is really fascinating and the acting is great and the men...

Cabaret (1972)

TBT: Cabaret (1972)

Trystan L. Bass August 20, 2015

Life is a cabaret, old chum! This might well be the best musical for...

Better Dresses Vintage

Behind the Scenes as an Extra in Historical Costume Movies

The Frock Flicks Team July 31, 2015

Frock Flicks note: Here we’re featuring a guest post by Liza of Better Dresses...

Miss Potter (2006)

Miss Potter (On Her Birthday)

Trystan L. Bass July 28, 2015

True confessions: I am a HUGE fan of Beatrix Potter’s books and illustrations. Yep,...

Evil Under the Sun (1982) & Death on the Nile (1978).

TBT x 2 = Poirot: Death on the Nile & Evil Under the Sun

Kendra July 23, 2015

I have to admit that I’ve NEVER seen any Poirot — vintage, modern, you...

Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

TBT: Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

Trystan L. Bass July 16, 2015

“They’re young, they’re in love, they rob banks.” That was the tagline for Bonnie...

The Crimson Field (2014)

The Crimson Field (2014): Downton Abbey Meets MAS*H

Trystan L. Bass July 13, 2015

Set in 1915 at an English field hospital, The Crimson Field is part of...

Another Period (2013-18)

Another Period Mocks Historical Costume Drama

Trystan L. Bass July 7, 2015

And we’re cool with that! Actually, this Comedy Central series mocks reality TV like...

The Jewel in the Crown (1984)

Miniseries Worth Watching: The Jewel in the Crown (1984)

Kendra July 1, 2015

I was looking for something long and multi-episodic while I’ve been handsewing, and The Jewel...

Maurice (1987)

TBT: Maurice (1987)

Trystan L. Bass June 25, 2015

I wish this movie were more readily available — as far as I can...