Zoom on the Costume: "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?"

The shiny and flowing dress of the extroverted Lilian, in its cut and color, resembles the iconic Statue of Liberty with its characteristic crown. Like the symbol of New York, she is liberated and unrestrained. She attracts attention and will do much to shine on the big screen as well.

The grace and strength of Jackie Miller from Alabama are emphasized by an elegant dress with a diagonally cut skirt, which was one of the dominant fashion trends of that decade.

Just like Mary herself, her powder pink dress is youthful, airy, sentimental, and beautiful. The flowing fabric highlights the dance moves of the partners in love.

James, like his father and grandfather before him, is a farmer tied to the land where cotton has been grown for generations. Rough, pragmatic, dressed in simple, agricultural attire - overalls and a red plaid flannel shirt.

The costume of Ruby, James's pregnant wife, is a long, romantic dress in a floral pattern, adorned with a large collar. This light, wavy, pastel styling, complemented by a scarf in her hair, emphasizes the blessed state of the woman, the innocence, and naivety of the child she carries.

The sailor Duke is dressed in a uniform that references naval uniforms, in the classic colors of this profession - white and blue.

Raised in West Texas, the rebellious Gloria is the only female participant of the marathon who performs on the dance floor in pants. A simple shirt and trousers with creases and wide legs are the attire of a bitter dissenter.

Fighting not only for the win but also for American citizenship, Pedro Ortego creates an exceptionally colorful pair on the dance floor with his partner Lilian. A shiny shirt with long fringes and abstract patterns refers to Pedro's ethnic roots. The trousers, on the other hand, draw attention with a plaid pattern and a cut with flared legs.

The liberated Rosemary Loftus is dressed in a pink dress that accentuates her bust and waist, with large polka dots, reminiscent of the pin-up style. Long gloves add elegance to this lady.

Kid Kamm, one of the favorites to win, wears black, classic trousers, a white undershirt, and a lacy, shimmering shirt.

The attire of the young romantic Vee is color-coordinated with his partner's dress. Light beige bell-bottoms are adorned with wide stripes. Underneath the purple sweater with an arrow-like pattern, there is a classic, white shirt.

Beige colors, a rolled-up shirt, tie, and a knitted, patterned vest constitute the costume of a modest, somewhat naive boy from Arkansas.

The attire of the deeply devout Basil is meticulous, conservative, and impeccably prepared for the marathon.

Mack, a laborer, values pragmatism. His outfit consists of comfortable jeans and a plaid sleeveless shirt.

Bess's costume draws a bit from American cheerleaders' outfits, a bit from the pin-up style, and at the same time, it matches her partner's costume - the laborer Mick. It consists of a pleated mini skirt, a plaid shirt tied under the bust, under which hides a white undershirt.

The prudish Geneva is dressed in a plaid skirt that reaches her knees, which she sheds as the marathon progresses and she finds liberation in dance, revealing a patterned, leg-revealing jumpsuit. The decoration of Tomblin's outfit includes finishes made of purple tulle - abundant, puffy sleeves, and a ruffle at the leg openings.

The costume of the representative of the League of Mothers for Morality, Mrs. Higby, is a typical attire of "moralist ladies" - a mohair suit in olive color with a pencil skirt covering the knees, an elegant scarf covering the décolletage and neck, a hat, gloves, and a tasteful brooch.