Costumes for a Classic: Clothing from the Sullivan film, “Lantern Hill” can be yours!
1 Dec
Few would deny that L.M. Montgomery had a way with words. The author’s ability to convey the landscape and feeling of a scene is part of what has given novels like Anne of Green Gables such lasting appeal. When Kevin Sullivan began adapting Montgomery’s novel Lantern Hill for the screen, he knew that he would have to focus on the details in order to bring her words to life on film. As Kevin is known to say, “the devil is in the details”!
This attention to detail led to the choice to have Martha Mann create the costumes for Lantern Hill. 
Mann, having created the beautiful costumes for Anne of Green Gables and Anne: The Sequel, has a reputation for her painstaking research and careful attention to every aspect of costumes. For the winter scenes in this film, Mann created this gorgeous cloak that was worn by the actress Gloria Gage. Made from forest-green wool and trimmed with rabbit fur, this piece is both true to the period of the story and to Montgomery’s literary creation. In keeping with her standards, rather than the typical ‘film costume’ fabrics, Mann used only high-quality materials. The cape features a hood and an extended shawl collar, which makes this garment as warm and cozy as it is lovely on the screen.
Most importantly, this piece can be yours! Sullivan Entertainment recently opened up their vast collection of costumes to the public. This piece was gently used during filming, then carefully stored, before being carefully cleaned to be ready to be worn now.
This holiday season, this cape from Lantern Hill will make a perfect gift for the literature fan, movie buff, or stylish fashionista on your gift list.
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