Fox California Fashion: Classic movies and nifty vintage dresses

One of my favorite things to do in my hometown is wear vintage and reproduction outfits to see classic movies at the historic Fox California Theater, also known as the Bob Hope Theater.

Vintage Emma Domb at Fox Theater
Vintage Emma Domb at Fox Theater.

After a massive restoration conducted in the late 1990s and early 2000s, this gorgeous 1930 theater is a clean, bright, luminous connection to an earlier time. While you might see anyone from George Lopez to Tony Bennett headlining at the Fox, the best attractions are the ones that offer the visitor a connection to the theater’s roots as a mid 20th century movie palace – the monthly Friends of the Fox classic movie events featuring concerts on the 1928 Robert Morton theater organ!

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Last night’s Friends of the Fox event featured the tenth anniversary of the organ’s triumphant return to service and a screening of the 1942 Warner Brothers Bogart & Bergman classic “Casablanca.” I overdressed for the occasion, wearing my Green tulle Emma Domb gown with vintage rhinestone jewelry and long silk gloves. It’s not early-1940s, but it is vintage and it is impressive enough to honor such a beloved film.

Vintage Emma Domb at Fox Theater
Vintage Emma Domb at Fox Theater.
Vintage Emma Domb at Fox Theater
Vintage Emma Domb at Fox Theater.
Vintage Emma Domb at Fox Theater
Vintage Emma Domb in the Fox Theater lobby.
Fox Theater organ scrim
Fox Theater organ scrim, repainted as part of the massive theater restoration.

In past months, I’ve worn 1940s vintage, a mid century scenic print sun dress, and numerous Trash Diva ensembles.

Trashy Diva Sadie dress in Slap 'n' Tickle print
Trashy Diva Sadie dress in Slap ‘n’ Tickle print for “The Thin Man.”
Vintage 1940s dress
Vintage 1940s dress for “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
Trashy Diva Hopscotch dress in gingham
Trashy Diva Hopscotch dress in gingham for “The Wizard of Oz”!

Below is a segment from Huell Howser’s iconic “California’s Gold” television show, which features the restored theater and organ.

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