In a biography by Jeffrey Vance he described Fairbanks as standing, CelebHeights.com © Rob Paul 2004-2021. 32B. Cap-Toe, 5-Eyelet Oxford von Peal & Company für Brooks Brothers “The Curzon” Euro 240 All the women were in the range of just five feet tall, with at least two being less than that. 2 (US) or 34 (EU) Bra Size. You'd be hard pressed not to use Renaissance Man for Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Dad was Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. Stepmother was Mary Pickford and a mentor was Charlie Chaplain. Production Artwork Submitted by eutychus. Valentino was about 5 feet 9 inches according to his family records. He refused to wear anything other than his regular clothing, just as he had while touring with the circus. The original Chinese Theatre was commissioned following the success of the nearby Grauman's Egyptian Theatre, which opened in 1922.Both are in Exotic Revival style architecture. by forgottenvisions » Tue Jun 11, 2013 9:46 pm, Unread post Also, found this pair of rare (in my opinion) suede Gucci loafers from the estate of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. (I previously posted an imagine on here of him wearing a, seemingly, calfskin pair) which were auctioned off back in 2011. The photograph of the opening shows the many guests, including a number of movie stars like Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Gloria Swanson, Monty Banks and Rudolph Valentino. Douglas Fairbanks Height 5ft 7 (170.2 cm) American actor, best remembered for being a star of early cinema, with roles in films such as Robin Hood, The Thief of Bagdad, The Mark of Zorro, The Black Pirate, The Taming of the Shrew, Mr. Robinson Crusoe, The Private Life of … The photograph of the opening shows the many guests, including a number of movie stars like Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Gloria Swanson, Monty Banks and Rudolph Valentino. With the recent interest in the silent film era with films such as The Artist and awards acceptance speeches thanking the great Douglas Fairbanks, it is difficult to not be swept up in nostalgia for the Golden Era of Hollywood. He rarely looks at the cameras, and is dressed in work clothes — boots, sun hat, shirt with a tie. My dress size today depends on where I get my dress. Brooks Brothers had marketed superb several different makers shoes under the “Brooks English” and Peal & Co. names from the 1950’s onward but the present pair is an actual Peal product preceeding the closure of that venerable shoemaker in January 1965. Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford did it. I suspected that Fairbanks might be on the short side as his exact height varied so from site to site. Grauman's Chinese Theatre (branded as TCL Chinese Theatre for naming rights reasons) is a movie palace on the historic Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6925 Hollywood Blvd. — SIZE MATTERS: Because small feet were considered more ladylike, some actresses squeezed into tiny shoes for their footprint honors. Re: How tall were Douglas Fairbanks Sr. and Rudolph Valentin. Anyway this bit of info has been playing on my mind for reasons unknown. Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2017. Cup Size: C Waist (inches) 25 Hips (inches) 35 Shoe Size: 7 Official Websites: www.bettedavis.com/, www.allmovie.com/artist/bette-davis-p17295, www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/bette_davis/ Father: Harlow Morrell Davis Mother: Ruth Augusta Davis (nee Favor) Sister Mary Pickford real name: Gladys Louise Smith Height: 5'1''(in feet & inches) 1.5494(m) 154.94(cm) , Birthdate(Birthday): April 8, 1892 , Age on May 29, 1979 (Death date): 87 Years 1 Months 21 Days Profession: Movies (Actress), Features: Light brown eyes … She had breast reduction surgery in 2007 as per People. There is a thread somewhere in this site where the heights of silent stars are all listed. 5.0 out of 5 stars Great lightweight winter boot-shoe hybrid. American actor, best remembered for being a star of early cinema, with roles in films such as Robin Hood, The Thief of Bagdad, The Mark of Zorro, The Black Pirate, The Taming of the Shrew, Mr. Robinson Crusoe, The Private Life of Don Juan and The Three Musketeers. by forgottenvisions » Wed Jun 12, 2013 3:04 am, Unread post Lightly worn original sole and new rubber heel inserts. In 1919 Pickford took the lead in organizing the United Artists Corporation with Griffith, Charlie Chaplin, and Douglas Fairbanks.In 1920, after the dissolution of her first marriage (1911–19) to actor Owen Moore, she married Fairbanks (divorced 1936). Racily enough, Fairbanks was only 19 years old, while Crawford was about four years older. He befriended Douglas Fairbanks and other movie stars such as Mary Pickford. In the early photos, Klossner is usually seen holding on to someone’s leg while impressing a shoe into the cement. Grace Kelly was, too. Winston Churchill and the Duke of Windsor may have been on opposite sides of the abdication crisis, but both were avowed slipper aficionados; in cinema’s golden age, everyone from the super-suave Douglas Fairbanks to the all-American Steve McQueen made the slipper a Hollywood wardrobe staple. Douglas looks about right for 5 ft 6 in photos when Mary is not wearing high heels. Size Details: 9C US.....8D UK.....European 42C, for the somewhat narrower foot. in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.. Shoe Size. 8.5 (US) or 38.5 (EU) Brand Endorsements. October 28, 2017 at 10:15 PM Rita Hayworth wore children’s shoes to make her prints in 1942. At least I don’t recall seeing them there. Heights are barefeet estimates, derived from quotations, official websites, agency resumes, in person encounters with actors at conventions and pictures/films. They probably date from the 1960s or 70's, shame that the inside label is missing: View attachment 23315 Apparently if you're a comedian, it doesn't matter how tall you are.... however, if you're a "leading man" that's another story. Today, famous folks such as Abhishek and Hillary Clinton wear classic Ferragamo shoes. This is a list of handprint ceremonies for the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California (originally "Grauman's Chinese Theatre"). Crawford got into her first serious Hollywood relationship in 1929—and it was a doozy. ; John Barrymore imprinted the side of his face, a nod to his nickname "The Great Profile". For Fairbanks it is helpfull to compare him with Mary Pickford who was diminutive and about 5 feet tall. There are too many conflicting figures and I guess there would have been disinformation by studios in some cases. With shorter co-stars, camera angles, tricks with perspective, it's hard to tell. by forgottenvisions » Wed Jun 12, 2013 3:27 pm, Unread post How tall were Douglas Fairbanks Sr. and Rudolph Valentino? In medium shots with other people -- there are some people shorter and some people taller, Fairbanks and Valentino seem to be an "average" height. i often wondered this myself about actors stature. Taller than 5' 6"! Love was seen in the Versace print advertisement in 1998. Those, I think, are more likely consistent with a size 10 shoe size than a size 8. But he looks like he's about 5'8" which was considered average for the time. This short was made as a parody of the Douglas Fairbanks film, The Gaucho. by rudyfan » Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:57 am, Unread post The pair divorced in 1920 and Mary Pickford would move on to the much more glittering union with Douglas Fairbanks, who was her equal in popularity. Fairbanks wore size 11 shoes, so his feet can hardly be described as little. by forgottenvisions » Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:46 pm. By the end of the cartoon, he has his black oval eyes. by forgottenvisions » Fri Jun 14, 2013 1:07 am, Unread post And Chaplin is just a shade shorter than Fairbanks in photos they share. By visiting Celeb Heights you agree to its. I'll secure measurements for the next post along with shoe and shirt size, hat size and trouser waist and inseam. by Spiritus » Wed Jun 12, 2013 5:50 am, Unread post The only difference is that he now has shoes. by Jim Roots » Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:05 am, Unread post In his autobiography, Ferragamo recalled how his thoughts had changed from the time when he lived in … He was successful both in vaudeville and on Broadway in partnership with his sister, Adele Astaire.After Adele retired to marry in 1932, Astaire headed to Hollywood. Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, and Norma Talmadge were the first celebrities to adorn the forecourt in this manner. Douglas looks about right for 5 ft 6 in photos when Mary is not wearing high heels. The 2 guys were chatting about the cloths, and one of them said: "have you ever noticed that most of the pants were size 28?" We may not (yet) know his exact shoe size, but, thanks to Tina, though, we do know the sizes of his ankles (9 1/2), calves (13 1/2), thighs (20 1/2), waist (32) and hips (38)! by azjazzman » Fri Jun 14, 2013 7:08 pm, Unread post I am currently reading an old book on the silent era where the author states that Douglas Fairbanks Sr. and Rudolph Valentino were both 5' 6" -- they look taller than that to me! Shirley Temple also wore children’s shoes for her prints in 1935, but she was seven years old at the time. Pathfinder shoes were worn by Henry Ford, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Ceasar Romero and other Hollywood actors after meeting the Cordwainer founder while he was in Hollywood on a … Unread post ... Click on thumbnail for full size image. The company crafted his shoes free of charge. This has been an issue since there is always the possibility that several women in the same kingdom would wear the same shoe size. Fred entered show business at age 5. The sites I checked listed his height between 5'5" to 5'9" and when he's with his band of brigands he doesn't look like a pygmy! Besides famous first clients such as Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, his shoes continued appearing on the silver screen, including landing a role as Cinderella's iconic glass slipper in the 2015 Disney interpretation. Well I really couldn't find any measurements for Douglas as apparently he was not quite the clothes horse that Rudy was. There actually isn't a one size fits all for me. Standing at well over 8 feet and still growing, his large frame required custom-made size 37 shoes. Other vital statistics like weight or shoe size measurements have been sourced from newspapers, books, resumes or social media. ... Douglas Wagner. Fred Astaire was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Johanna (Geilus) and Fritz Austerlitz, a brewer. She was featured in the MTV’s Celebrity Skin Contest TV commercial in 1998. The Hollywood Boot Shop was so famous that it appeared in King Vidor’s film "Show People" in 1928. Quite astonishing! For Fairbanks it is helpfull to compare him with Mary Pickford who was diminutive and about 5 feet tall. IIRC, the men were around 5'6" to 5'8". Unlike our most recent Gentleman of Style Fred Astaire, the great silent film star Rudolph Valentino had neither a smooth rise to stardom nor a long life. History. She was photographed by Bruce Weber. Typically I fall somewhere between a 0-2 in even numbers, and a 1-3 in odd ones. I did look at the height list on this site but neither Fairbanks or Valentino were on list. Chaplin's height is regularly given as 5' 5" and from the pictures I've seen of Chaplin and Fairbanks together -- Fairbanks is taller. They look like they are about average height for the era which is approximately 5' 9" give or take an inch. Fit is true to size but with plenty of wiggle room in the toe box (I hate a cramped toe box). Verified Purchase. Sean Connery went barefoot in 1999. Dress Size. I guess people were just naturally thinner back then. He saw himself as working in sales and advertising, according to published reports. Clothing sizing and silhouettes have both completely changed in the past 70 years, and t his often causes a lot of confusion. by Changsham » Wed Jun 12, 2013 1:16 am, Unread post Columbia Men's Fairbanks Omni-Heat Hiking Shoe. The Pathfinder has stood the test of time as a classic oxford for men and women. Click on thumbnail for full size image. And Chaplin is just a shade shorter than Fairbanks in photos they share. But it is important to know that this refers to a vintage size 10. I don't see any gloves. Shoe Condition: Excellent. ... pretty much the same size of 4 by 3 feet. Open, general discussion of silent films, personalities and history. We are the same height and shoe size reportedly, but I'm 31-25-33 and weigh 115. With Douglas, he's so busy swinging through trees, jumping through windows, bouncing across buildings, he rarely comes to a complete stop. During the scene in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hedley Lamarr looks at the footprints of Douglas Fairbanks and wonders how Fairbanks could have perform his stunts "with such little feet". I was watching a show about old movie costumes. Well, the script neatly deals with that. Footprints and signatures are also included, and in some cases imprints of other objects: Sonja Henie imprinted her ice skates. Celebrity Fan Photos and Agency Pictures of stars are © to their respective owners. by azjazzman » Thu Jun 13, 2013 4:36 pm, Unread post Born on May 10, 1899, Fred Astaire was an actor, dancer, vaudevillian, and movie star whose career spanned nearly eight decades. Vintage Sizing Much is made about the fact that Marilyn Monroe was reportedly a size 10. That year, she met and then quickly married Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. the heir of Old Hollywood power couple Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford. Gladys Louise Smith (April 8, 1892 – May 29, 1979), known professionally as Mary Pickford, was a Canadian-born film actress and producer. 5 reviews of Footprints and Handprints of Hollywood Stars and Starlets "Hollywood is a Mecca for those who love the movies, and the one undisputed shrine in Hollywood, the one site at which every Tinseltown pilgrim pays homage, is Grauman's Chinese Theatre. The Hollywood Boot Shop was so famous that it appeared in King Vidor’s film Show People in 1928. 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