This amazing selection of original costumes and props from 1930's American gangster movie Public Enemies, about the exploits of notorious bank robber John Dillinger, were photographed on display at ArcLight Sherman Oaks cinema on July 2, 2009.
Actual costumes and props from the movie Public Enemies
The movie stars Johnny Depp as 'John Dillinger', Christian Bale as 'FBI Agent Melvin Purvis' who pursues him and Oscar-Winner Marion Cotillard as Dillinger's lover, 'Billie Frechette'.
Johnny Depp as John Dillinger
Public Enemies movie poster
Colleen Atwood was responsible for the costume design for the movie (who also worked with Johnny Depp on Tim Burton's Sweeney Todd).
Colleen Atwood designed Public Enemies costumes
Public Enemies movie billboard on Sunset Boulevard in L.A.
Johnny Depp Public Enemies movie poster
Actual outfit worn by Johnny Depp as notorious
1930's bank robber 'John Dillinger'
Marion Cotillard Public Enemies movie poster
Original outfit worn by Marion Cotillard
as 'Billie Frechette' in Public Enemies
Public Enemies movie billboard
Christian Bale Public Enemies movie poster
Actual 1930's outfit worn by Christian Bale in Public Enemies
as FBI Agent 'Melvin Purvis'
Actual movie props used in Public Enemies
In addition to the wonderful costumes worn by the film's lead actors, there was also a collection of original props used in the movie on show.
Pictured in the top of display case above is the actual Emil Kerner & Son Suhl model 98 bolt-action rifle used by Christian Bale, as FBI Agent Melvin Purvis, against Pretty Boy Floyd in the opening scenes of the film.
On the lower shelf on the left is a copy of 'True Detective Mysteries' magazine which is read by Johnny Depp as John Dillinger in his prison cell.
On the far-right is a pocket watch belonging to John Dillinger, which holds a picture of his lover Billie Frechette.
Last but by no means least, is another weapon, this time John Dillinger's M1928 A1 Thompson submachine gun containing a box magazine, used in one of the bank robberies in Public Enemies.
Public Enemies movie billboard
Finally here is a short video clip of the Public Enemies costume and prop exhibit at ArcLight Sherman Oaks.
If you like these 1930's inspired costumes you may like these original costumes worn in Angelina Jolie's Changeling movie.
Buy the poster in the USA: Public Enemies - Movie Poster - 11 x 17
