[AlphaOmega]

In this photo, are Randolph Scott's pants too big in the waist? Is he essentially creating another pleat from excess material (see circled area in second photo)? Was this a common way to wear pants?

 

[Charles Dana]

In this photo, are Randolph Scott's pants too big in the waist?

They look like it.

Is he essentially creating another pleat from excess material?

Yes, but probably unintentionally.

Was this a common way to wear pants?

I haven't seen any evidence of that.

 

[richard warren]

1. No.

2. No.

3. See 1 and 2 above.

Further discussion:

It’s obvious that the material on his right side has been pulled out of its normal position, in an upward and leftward direction, and the pleat distorted. See the belt loop.

You’re welcome.

 

[Charles Dana]

1. No.

2. No.

3. See 1 and 2 above.

Further discussion:

It's obvious that the material on his right side has been pulled out of its normal position, in an upward and leftward direction, and the pleat distorted. See the belt loop.

You're welcome.

It is now apparent that we need to call in a team of photo analysts from the CIA to settle this matter. The future of Western Civilization (or at least Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania) is at stake.

 

[AlphaOmega]

It is now apparent that we need to call in a team of photo analysts from the CIA to settle this matter. The future of Western Civilization (or at least Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania) is at stake.

I agree. This is a very important issue.

Side note: Cary Grant's pants are just killer.

 

[prospero1b]

What are those two chaps up to?

 

[Fading Fast]

What are those two chaps up to?

That rumor has persisted since the '30s when those two shared a house by the beach.

 

[AlphaOmega]

What are those two chaps up to?

Golf.