Hands of Hollywood (1929)

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Wardrobe for use in the different types of picture stories; ordinary seamstress ability. The salary ranges from $30.00 to $40.00 per week. The Fitters assist the designer and, in some cases, make sugges' tions on the actual designing of the gowns. The qualifications are the same as those of ordinary skillful fitters. The salary ranges from $35.00 to $60.00 per week. The Dressmakers or seamstresses make the costumes and gowns according to the instructions of the designer and of the fitters. The qualifications are ordinary dressmaking ability and a talent for fine and delicate needlework. The salary ranges from $30.00 to $50.00 per week. Hairdressers and Wig Makers Every large studio employs hairdressers and wig makers. The Hairdressers not only dress hair but also originate new styles of coiffures. The qualifications are the same as those of any skillful hair' dresser, plus a knowledge of what types of coiffures will photograph well and a knowledge of period and foreign hairdressing. The salaries range from $30.00 to $50.00 per week, but most hairdressers receive lavish tips and presents from the stars. (Some of the studios hire hair' dressers for individual hairdressing. The pay for this work varies according to the style of coiffure.) The Wig Makers make wigs for both men and women. Fre' quently an actress, whose hair is bobbed, has to wear long hair in a picture or one, whose hair is dark, must have blonde hair. The wig makers study the style of hairdress described in the script, as well as the type of wig which will be most becoming to the actress and design their work accordingly. They also make wigs and false beards for the actors and dress these wigs and beards every day before the scenes are taken. The qualifications are: the ability to make all kinds of wigs, beards, mustaches, etc.; knowledge of period and foreign hairdress, and knowledge of photographic requirements. The salaries range from [71]