Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Dressing for Success

 Just love the hat ... simply gorgeous.  As is Mr. Montgomery with it on.  It appears at the beginning of The Mystery of Mr. X (1934) when Bob (as Nick) is with his lady friend Jane, as portrayed by Elizabeth Allan.  My, how could one say no to that look on Bob's face!  

Mystery is a surprisingly good movie.  It's seldom included as one of Bob's better movies so you don't expect it to be all that good.  Granted it's no great drama, but it is a pleasing mystery with a particularly good action sequence with Nick chasing Mr. X at night.  And Bob's wardrobe is superb, the perfect hat for each attire.  A top hat is included of course.


This chapeau is my favorite, fits nicely in scenes with Nick chasing down Mr. X.   I believe this photo shows him realizing the blood on his glove means Mr. X has stuck once again.  Blood on his white glove.  What a shame.  


The Mystery of Mr. X is streaming on TCM through October 15th.  Do watch it if you have the chance.  

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