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Please take notice: These films mostly contain lovely visions of bouffant skirts, particularly of the 50's style, and MIGHT show peeks of petticoats. Very few show full petti-views (these will be noted). We are also now adding films which feature classic crinolines and petticoat as well. You might also review the corsetfilm list located at www.staylace.com/films/indexfiles/a/index.html

Any rating comments obviously refer to the quality of the film vis-à-vis frou-frou

1958

EARTH VS. THE SPIDER

JUNE KENNEY

1948

EASTER PARADE -- In the beginning, Ms. Garland does a cute song and dance number while wearing a pretty dress and petticoat.

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JUDY GARLAND

1949

EAST SIDE, WEST SIDE Promo picture Lobby Card

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CYD CHARISSE &
AVA GARDNER

2009

EASY VIRTUE -- Short cancan scene

JESSICA BIEL

1953

THE EDDIE CANTOR STORY

MARILYN ERSKINE

1956

THE EDDIE DUCHIN STORY -- Early Fifties bouffant

VICTORIA SHAW

1994

ED WOOD -- Fifties bouffant

JOHNNY DEPP

2002

8 WOMEN French ("8 femmes") -- Notable for the many glimpses of fully fashioned seamed nylon stockings worn by most of the women, and the frothy petticoats worn throughout the film by the character of Suzon. This lovely young woman, with a touch of Audrey Hepburn in her looks, is involved in a short tussle with her younger sister; the two girls wrestle on the floor, and of course we are treated to a wonderful glimpses of (stiff) frothy lace, stocking tops and suspenders as Gaby, with her sister sitting on her chest, kicks her legs in the air to try to escape. Delicious! Later, their mother, Gaby (played by Catherine Deneuve), is in a tussle with her sister-in-law, and they too end up on the floor. This short scene is more tender - the camera focuses on the gentle entwining of their nylon covered legs, and the scene ends with the two women locked in a tight embrace, as the sister in law seduces the girls' mother. These are highly erotic moments in a very enjoyable film, and those who love the fashions of the fifties are encouraged to see it. Review by an unidentified Poufie

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CATHERINE DENEUVE

2003

ELF -- Minimal display of female elves wearing pettis that stick out from under their dresses.

JANE BRADBURY

2007

ENCHANTED-- Fairy princess ballgowns plus 60s dress with petticoat.

AMY ADAMS

1945

LES ENFANTS DU PARADIS French -- Arletty is magnificent in different 19th century bouffant gowns.

ARLETTY

2007

EPIC MOVIE-- Ms. Chambers wears a petticoat under her skirt

FAUNE A. CHAMBERS

1968

THE ERNEST GREEN STORY--TVM

(NON-SPECIFIC)

1953

ESCAPE FROM FORT BRAVO-- Ms. Parker wears a beautiful full yellow crinoline while dancing.

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ELEANOR PARKER

2007

EVENING-- Middle 50s styles, including two instances of total undress, save petticoat.

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CLAIRE DANES

1988

EVERYBODY'S ALL-AMERICAN -- Full view! One of the best, as the girls prepare for the debutante ball! Another fabulous scene is where Ms. Lang has sex thru her mountain of petticoats! Review by Shelley
There is also some nice 50s bouffant, and one scene where Ms. Lang wears this incredible gown for sitting in a convertible in a parade!

JESSICA LANG

1952

EVERYTHING I HAVE IS YOURS -- Lots of pettis here! Two ladies dancing, and on the little girl as well.

MARGE CHAMPION

2004

EVEL KENIEVEL-- Some flashes of 50s pettis

MAGGIE BUTTERFIELD

1988

THE EXPERTS -- Just a peek here and there!

KELLY PRESTON

1961

THE EXPLOSIVE GENERATION -- The twilight of the Golden Era of Pettis is upon this movie, for there is nary a one in sight on the high school teenagers. However, take note of the cheerleaders at the basketball game -- froufrou!

PATTY McCORMICK

2008

THE EXPRESS -- Some fifties bouffant

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(VARIED SPRINKLING)

1960

EXPRESSO BONGO -- Shirtwaist with crinies peekin' out plus more!

SYLVIA SYMS

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