Through the Opera Glasses - 16 - Ten Films That Deliver Gorgeous Historical Costumes

These are some of my favorite films and mini series. It's not a coincidence that all of them have exquisite costume design.


- 1 A Christmas Carol (1984)




























- 2 Beowulf and Grendel (2005)































- 3 Horatio Hornblower (1998-2003)

























- 4 Ivanhoe (1997)

































- 5 Jesus of Nazareth (1977)























- 6 Lillie Langtry (1979)

































- 7 Pride and Prejudice (1995)


























- 8 Rome (HBO) (2005-2007)





















- 9 Sharpe (1993-2008)

































- 10 The Age of Innocence (1993)
























Jeeves says Just love these pictures.

Amy Ruttan says Loved Beowulf and Grendel for the costumes and Gerard, but did not like the film.

Jennifer McKenzie says Did you see "Elizabeth"? I wondered how accurate those costumes were.