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Orry-Kelly: Dressing Hollywood

Start Date
18 August 2015
End Date
17 January 2016
Venue
ACMI
Location
Melbourne, Australia

Winner of three Academy Awards®, Australian costume designer Orry-Kelly created magic on screen, from Casablanca (1942) to Some Like it Hot (1959). Working on a staggering 295 films, he lived a colourful life, on and off the set. Featuring original costumes, Oscar® statues, sketches and more, this exhibition, the first ever to celebrate Orry-Kelly’s life and career, pays tribute to a legendary Hollywood costume designer and genuine Aussie larrikin.