Edith Head

Fishko Files | Dec 18, 2014

Movie legend Edith Head was, for decades, Hollywood’s most visible costume designer-- with nearly 1000 films to her credit as well as more Oscars than any other female. WNYC’s Sara Fishko looks at the career of this tiny woman with the big legacy. (Produced in February 2011).

 

 

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