The Old School Gentlemen Thread

[EclecticSr.]

I don't recall whether I'd posted him before...Robert E Howard, wearing a hat as though he were born with it.
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I was hesitant to post about hats again but when you see such an example I have to jump in.
Mr. Howard's hat is creased to near perfection.

You rarely if ever see hats that are pre-creased by the manufacturer in that style.I have a few that were custom made. Most times it's a pinched front with too low a crown.

As for movie stars who wore hats well a few come to mind, Cagney, William Powell, even some lesser known character actors. Their hats were creased and worn beautifully. Never rumpled with smooth flowing lines. I've spent hours and sometime days working a hat until I was completely satisfied with the outcome.

Too bad Mr. Howard ended his life at such a young age.

 

[Oldsarge]

Samuel Beckett

 

[Oldsarge]

Langston Hughs

 

[StephenRG]

Otto Klemperer with natty SBPL:

 

[Oldsarge]

 

[Fading Fast]

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"Chalky White" was an outstanding character on "Boardwalk Empire." His dress was over the top at times, but he pulled it off within the context of the show. Talented as heck actor.

 

[Peak and Pine]

Unfortunately, no picture. Well there's this...

For @EclecticSr. who turns into another decade of good health today.

 

[EclecticSr.]

Unfortunately, no picture. Well there's this...


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For @EclecticSr. who turns into another decade of good health today.

Thank you , much appreciated. Very kind.

 

[Fading Fast]

Was almost going to post this is the Polo Coat thread, but then noticed the entire outfit and thought it belonged here more. It does look like the less-common gray or navy polo coat. That's actor Robert Taylor.

 

[Oldsarge]

The suit underneath it is sharp, too.

 

[Fading Fast]

The suit underneath it is sharp, too.

That's the exact reason why I posted it here and not in the Polo Coat thread.

 

[Peak and Pine]

The suit underneath it is sharp, too.

...as is the Xmas tree ornament dangling from the crown of the hat.

 

[Oldsarge]

 

[Oldsarge]

 

[StephenRG]

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For some reason I find the hat doesn't quite work - possibly proportions wrong for his face. But when I compare it with the REHoward pic, the hat just doesn't seem quite as natural on him.

 

[drpeter]

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Je ne connais pas cette homme. It could be someone familiar, but at that angle, the face is hard for me to identify. Writer? Diplomat? Actor? Politician? Just another rich fellow? Maybe you can enlighten me, Sarge.

 

[drpeter]

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Samuel Beckett

Great writer!

 

[drpeter]

Nat King Cole
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I have always LOVED this man and his gorgeous voice. What a wonderful, talented human being!

 

[drpeter]

One of my favourite writers. He did not even know how to knot a tie until he was in his twenties.

 

[Oldsarge]

Je ne connais pas cette homme. It could be someone familiar, but at that angle, the face is hard for me to identify. Writer? Diplomat? Actor? Politician? Just another rich fellow? Maybe you can enlighten me, Sarge.

Stan Laurel?