Futuristic costume

Images: Left, movie poster by George Petty via https://not.pulpcovers.com/post/60182768045/brudesworld-poster-art-by-george-petty-1939;
Right, Dorothy Lamour illustration by George Petty via Todd Paeper https://www.facebook.com/groups/712743252141034/permalink/3791779377570724/ .

On this date in 1939 the Paramount Picture Man About Town premiered. Dorothy Lamour’s futuristic clothing may have been designed by Edith Head who is credited with costume design for the film.

Olvera Street

Image: 1939 postmarked postcard showing costumed players depicting early days in Los Angeles.

Hollywoodland

Image: apparently a snapshot with no information.

The famous Hollywood sign was to be sometime in the future. In 1939 it was showing the full name of the real estate development. This photo was probably shot from the parking lot of the Griffith Park observatory.

Slacks prohibited, then allowed in court

Image: Acme News Photo.