All about Eve and Samson and Delilah Win Costume Design: 1951 Oscars

Jan Sterling presents the Oscar for Costume Design (Black-and-White) to Edith Head and Charles LeMaire for All about Eve and the Oscar for Costume Design (Color) to Edith Head, Dorothy Jeakins, Elois Jenssen, Gile Steele and Gwen Wakeling for Samson and Delilah at the 23rd Academy Awards in 1951. Hosted by Fred Astaire.
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[@MrBaddel77]

thanks for posting.im such a big fan of Jan Sterling and ist nice to see her here at the academy awards

[@lynnturman8157]

Edith Head had a good night.

[@jwelch5742]

All about Eve and Samson and Delilah has great costume design.

[@mrjones29]

What a woman she was. Truly gorgeous looking.

[@emiliobello2538]

Wow