Dame Judith Anderson costume for John Brown’s Body

This costume was worn by Dame Judith Anderson in 1953’s John Brown's Body directed by Charles Laughton with Tyrone Power and Raymond Massey. The dress bears a Jean-Louis label; Jean Louis Berthault (1907-1997) was the head designer for Columbia Pictures. He worked for actors such as Rita Hayworth and created Marilyn Monroe’s legendary Happy Birthday, Mr. President dress.