Herschel McCoy

Herschel McCoy (born August 6, 1912 - February 3, 1956 in Los Angeles ) was an American costume designer .

Life

McCoy initially worked as a costume designer for various B-movies , including films from the Charlie Chan and Mr. Moto series , until he started working on major productions for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer from 1951 . For his work on the monumental film Quo vadis? McCoy was nominated in 1952 for the Academy Award in the category "Best Costume Design - Color". Another nomination followed two years later, this time together with Helen Rose for the costumes for the film You and no other in the category “Best Costume Design - Black and White”. McCoy died unexpectedly in February 1956 at the age of 43.

Filmography (selection)

• 1936: Charlie Chan at the Race Track ( Charlie Chan at the Race Track )
• 1936: Charlie Chan at the Opera ( Charlie Chan at the Opera )
• 1937: Mr. Moto and the Smugglers' Gang ( Think Fast, Mr. Moto )
• 1937: Mr. Moto and the China Treasure ( Thank You, Mr. Moto )
• 1939: The Frechdachs of Arizona ( The Arizona Wildcat )
• 1939: Charlie Chan on Treasure Island ( Charlie Chan at Treasure Island )
• 1940: Pier 13
• 1942: A Gentleman at Heart
• 1942: Dick and Doof on a secret mission ( A-Haunting We Will Go )
• 1943: Flicka
• 1949: Earth on fire ( Tulsa )
• 1951: Quo vadis?
• 1953: Julius Caesar
• 1953: You and no other ( Dream Wife )
• 1953: Latin Lovers
• 1953: A Chance for Suzy ( Give a Girl a Break )
• 1955: Temple of Temptation ( The Prodigal )

Web links

• Herschel McCoy in the Internet Movie Database (English)