Cecil B. DeMille was a prolific filmmaker whose visionary films spanned both the silent and golden age of the silver screen. Considered the "Founding Father" of the American cinema, DeMille is likely the most commercially successful director/producer in film history.

Each illustration is a working illustration full of design notes, fabrication notes, and alternative views. Additionally, each illustration has the "OK" and initials of Cecil B. DeMille as he was often known to approve the illustrations in this manner before production on the costume began. The identified designers all worked at Paramount Studios through which each of the films were released.

This lot includes four costume illustrations from Cecil B. DeMille productions.

THE FIRST
Musician from The Crusades, 1935. Watercolor and pencil on paper with fabric samples. Fil Nickels, designer.

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 22"
Width: 15"

THE SECOND
Ray Milland as Steven Tolliver in Reap the Wild Wind, 1942. Watercolor and pencil on paper.

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 19.5"
Width: 14"

THE THIRD
Angela Lansbury as Semadar in Samson and Delilah, 1949. Watercolor and pencil on paper with fabric samples.

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 21.5"
Width: 14.5"

THE FOURTH
Douglass Dumbrille as High Priest Jannes in 10 Commandments, 1956. Watercolor and pencil on paper. Marilyn Sotto illustration for Ralph Jester design. 

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 19.5" 
Width: 14.5"