Women He's Undressed (2015)

(watched documentary on Netflix 10/2016)



I had never heard of the Orry-Kelly.  This documentary accomplished the basic doctrine of its category, it enlightened me.  Orry-Kelly was an Australian was a costume designer for many classic movies from the early twentieth century.  He was also an artist, intelligent and ethical (when sober). Darren Gilshenan acts the part of the narrator who is also the subject of this documentary. Darren Gilshenan's delivery, speaking directly to us, the audience, was involving and almost personal.  It felt as if Orry-Kelly was talking directly to the viewer.  Having celebrities in the designing and acting fields speak about their time with Orry-Kelly was well-edited and not overly long. The soundtrack added to the mood of old Hollywood.  While Orry-Kelly's designs were featured throughout the movie, I wish the final credits could have held even more, including his paintings. Whether or not one is interested in fashion and/or Hollywood personalities , this documentary is worth the view.