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The gray slashed doublet worn by Stewart Granger in the 1953 film Young Bess was designed by MGM costume designer Walter Plunkett. Interestingly, the doublet was reused in the 1956 film Diane by Sean McClory as Count Michel Montgomery. Today, it is owned by Larry McQueen of the Collection of Motion Picture Costume Design. McQueen describes the piece as:

Period tunic of beige suede, quilting at yoke and cap sleeve, cut work on sleeve, underlining of sleeves of beige linen, trimmed at cuff with beige cotton and brown crochet. METRO-GOLDWYN MAYER label which reads [ST. GRANGER 1604 2299].

Costume Credit: Katie S.,  Larry McQueen: The Collection of Motion Picture Costume Design

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YOUNG BESS

1953

Young Bess is a historic film based on the life of Elizabeth I, from her childhood to becoming Queen of England. The film is based on the novel Young Bess (1944) by Margaret Irwin. Janet Leigh tested for the lead role and Elizabeth Taylor was also considered. Filming was postponed as it was negotiating with James Mason. The role went to Jean Simmons and her husband Stewart Granger who appeared alongside her. Filming kept being on hold due to Simmons having a contract dispute with Howard Hughes. Charles Laughton signed to play Henry VIII, who he also played in The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933).

The film stars Jean Simmons (Elizabeth I), Stewart Granger (Thomas Seymour), Charles Laughton (Henry VIII), and Elaine Stewart (Anne Boleyn).

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Elaine Stewart as Anne Boleyn in the film Young Bess (1953)

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DEBORAH KERR as Catherine Parr, with JEAN SIMMONS as Elizabeth Tudor and STEWART GRANGER as Thomas Seymour

Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer’s Young Bess (1953)

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Baby Elizabeth's Green Costume (Young Bess, 1953)

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Kathleen Byron as Anne Stanhope in Young Bess (1953)

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Thomas Seymour (Stewart Granger) Red suit & fur coat.. Young Bess (1953).. Costume by Walter Plunkett.

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Catherine Parr, Queen of England as portrayed by Deborah Kerr 

Young Bess (1953)