The more Glenda, the merrier.

In continued celebration of the lovely Glenda Farrell's birthday (June 30), what better time to share more wonderful portraits?

Promotional portrait for The Secret Bride (the snipe refers to the working title of Concealment).

Swathed in stripes. Portrait by Elmer Fryer.

"Glenda Farrell, star of the films, is shown here in her latest gown for formal evening wear. It is a tuxedo suit of claret colored satin. Her tailored blouse is flesh marquisette with tiny pleated cuffs and a bow tie at the neckline. Her poke bonnet hat has a starched veil of the same shade as her suit."

"Glenda's Weakness is Black and White. Glenda Farrell, star of the shadow drama, can't resist costumes which feature the ever popular black and white motif, and in this one she found a really unique adaptation of the blending. Her dress is of black woolen cloth and the lapels, hat and high gauntlet gloves are of leather."

Promotional portrait for The Keyhole. A fantastic animal print combination that looks...

...quite familiar! Still from The Mystery of the Wax Museum.

Glad tidings.

Warmest wishes to all this holiday season! A new job (among other things) has kept me busy, but I wanted to take the time to spread some joy and cheer, this time in the form of the wonderfully hardboiled Glenda Farrell. She's become a perennial favorite and my go-to for comic relief, and she could do it in style...

Promotional portrait for Man's Castle. "The dress has a definite [bateau] neckline with a border of galyak that emphasizes the shoulders. The sleeves are modified leg-o-mutton and the belt is black suede. An unusual belt clasp has a very cute holder for a red lipstick in the center. A red pin is fastened in the black galyak trimming. Black purse, black kid shoes, black galyak hat and cream suede gloves are used with the dress."

Promotional portrait for Go Into Your Dance.

The first Glenda Farrell photo I ever purchased, featuring a dress worn in Havana Widows. I adore the beaded starburst design.

Promotional portrait for Man's Castle. "This swagger suit is fashioned of rough grey wool alternately striped in black and white and trimmed with a broad mannish collar of black Persian lamb fur. In this photograph the broad shoulders are stressed, proving once again that Hollywood creates its own fashion decrees. Miss Farrell has chosen a grey cloth hat fashioned of the same plain material as the skirt of her suit. Her other accessories for wear with this outfit are of black, resulting in an effective blend of gray, black and white."

Promotional portrait for The Big Shakedown. "Her fall street frock is of brown crepe trimmed with stitched white crepe, and the matching hat is created along the new Chinese trend, with a pointed peak. Orry-Kelly designed them."