A British TV seies on ITV had a kid series
named Mike and Angelo about an American boy living in Britain.
It was a commedy series, taking a light hearted view of an American
in England.
In one episode Angelo thinks he has inherited a Lordship and, playing a
clueless American to the hilt, he began dressing in an elaborate
Little Lord Fauntleroy suit as appropriate for his new status. It was
played for laughs.
The BBC is best know for acuate period costuming. The ITV and British
productions in general are known for giving more attention to costuming
than is generally the case in American productions. Cedric's suit appears to be a fancy,
but quite plausable Fauntleroy suit. Such suits were generally worn
by younger boys, but boys as old as Angelo did wear such suits. It includes a particularly
large lace collar and floppy bow. The suit is aa royal blue rather than
black as most people assumed was the most common collar. Particularly notable
was Dedric's cap, made out of the same material as the suit.
Mike Benz, who played the American, had some previous experience, having actually appeared in well costumed, BBC production of Little Lord Fauntleroy.
Figure 2.--Michael's costume included a very elaborate lace collar and large silk bow. |
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