Page from BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN wardrobe binder, 2005
- TitleJohn David Ridge papers, 1995 - 2003 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)1995 - 2003 (inclusive)
- Description
9 linear ft. of papers
1. Production files; 2. Television files; 3. Oversize files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Production files; B. Television files
- Summary
The collection contains wardrobe material on films, including BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN (2005), KILL BILL - VOL.1 (2003), NATIONAL TREASURE (2004), SPIDER-MAN (2002), and SPIDER-MAN 2 (2004). For the latter title there is research material and cloth swatches for the "Spiderman" and "Green Goblin" character costumes.
- Scope notes
Special Collections
The John David Ridge papers span the years 1995-2011 and encompasses 9 linear feet. Materials include fabric swatches, actor measurements, costume sketches [mostly photocopies], wardrobe test photos, research, invoices, and schedules related to the manufacturing of film and television costumes created at John David Ridge's costume shop.
Some notable titles include: BICENTENNIAL MAN (1999), BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN (2005), CASINO (1995), CHARLIE'S ANGELS (2000), DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000), KILL BILL - VOL. 1 (2003), THE LEGEND OF BAGGER VANCE (2000), NATIONAL TREASURE (2004), PLEASANTVILLE (1998), THE POLAR EXPRESS (2004), THE PRINCESS DIARIES 2: ROYAL ENGAGEMENT (2004), ROAD TO PERDITION (2002), SEABISCUIT (2003), SOLARIS (2002), UNBREAKABLE (2000), WALK THE LINE (2000), and WHAT DREAMS MAY COME (1998).
There are fabric samples, research materials, and designs for the "Spider-Man" and the "Green Goblin" character costumes from SPIDER-MAN (2002) and SPIDER-MAN 2 (2004). - BiographyJohn David Ridge is a costume constructor who has also worked extensively on Broadway.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of John David Ridge, 2011-2014
- Preferred citationJohn David Ridge papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 1601
- AvailabilityFor information on the contents and availability of this collection please contact the Reference and Public Services department at ref@oscars.org.
- Moving Image Items
- Library Holdings