All the Eyes That Watched Her Once

Over in his erudite corner of the blogiverse, the Post Apocalyptic Bohemian has reminded us that this week marks what should have been the birthday of a remarkable performer who made it on Broadway, became a household name in a vehicle unworthy of her talents, and then flamed out far too quickly.  Nell Carter would seem in no way to have been an easy person, but at her best, she was magical.

Happy Hallowe'en!

Well, it may not be the most practical of last-minute costume suggestions (and given that this photo was snapped in 1955, it's distinctly avant la lettre), but isn't this just about the most fabulous Nell Carter costume you can possibly imagine?