1930s

Anthony Powell

Costume Designer Anthony Powell: The Frock Flicks Guide

Trystan L. Bass June 2, 2020

Happy birthday to Anthony Powell, born on June 2, 1935! While not working too...

Christopher Plummer, Photo by Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images

MCM: Christopher Plummer

Kendra June 1, 2020

I will fully admit that my love of Christopher Plummer stems 100% from his...

Gemma Craven

WCW: Gemma Craven

Sarah Lorraine May 27, 2020

Today we celebrate Irish actress Gemma Craven for her historical costume film and television...

Penny Dreadful: City of Angels (2020)

Penny Dreadful: City of Angels (2020) Goes DARK

Trystan L. Bass May 19, 2020

As Frock Flicks’ resident ElderGoth, I adored the original Penny Dreadful on Showtime. It...

Tom Wilkinson

MCM: Tom Wilkinson

Kendra May 18, 2020

I was watching Belgravia, and remembered just how much I always enjoy watching Tom...

Samantha Bond

WCW: Samantha Bond

Sarah Lorraine May 13, 2020

Today we celebrate Samantha Bond for her many period film and television roles! ...

Joan Plowright

WCW: Joan Plowright

Trystan L. Bass May 6, 2020

Dame Joan Plowright — aka Baroness Olivier, aka third wife of Laurence Olivier —...

Maria Valverde

WCW: María Valverde

Kendra April 29, 2020

I’ve recently developed a crush on Spanish actress María Valverde. She really caught my...

Downton Abbey

Top Five PJs in Frock Flicks

Trystan L. Bass April 24, 2020

It’s been about 60 days since I’ve worn a structured garment thanks to the...

James McAvoy

MCM: James McAvoy

Sarah Lorraine April 20, 2020

I love James McAvoy. Maybe it’s because he bears a passing resemblance to one of...