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Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon costumes from Water for Elephants...

To promote the new historical romance starring Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson, based on Sara Gruen's New York Times Best Selling book Water for Elephants, the Arclight Sherman Oaks had these original costumes featured in the new movie on display at the cinema.

Original costumes from Water for Elephants
on display at ArcLight Sherman Oaks cinema
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Water for Elephants costumes
These costumes for the film set in the early part of the Great Depression were designed by Jacqueline West, whose work can also be seen in The Social Network and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

Water for Elephants movie poster
Water for Elephants movie poster
In the movie, veterinarian student 'Jacob' hops on a circus train which turns out to be home of the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. Once there he cares for the circus animals and soon falls for Reese Witherspoon's 'Marlena'.

Costume worn by Robert Pattinson
as Jacob Jankowski in Water for Elephants
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If you're a fan of the handsome actor, be sure to also check out Robert Pattinson's costumes from The Twilight Saga on display.

Actual outfit worn by Reese Witherspoon
as Marlena in Water for Elephants
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Reese Witherspoon Marlena Water for Elephants costume
In the movie Reese Witherspoon plays 'Marlena' the star performer at a traveling circus, married to the brutal head animal trainer 'August' (played by Christoph Waltz), who falls in love with Jacob.

Finally enjoy this short video of the movie costumes.


Water for Elephants movie poster
Robert Pattinson Water for Elephants poster
This fantastic film costume exhibit was photographed on April 18, 2011 at ArcLight Sherman Oaks, in L.A. and was installed by Olson Visual.

Buy the original movie soundtrack: Water For Elephants

Buy the book the movie is adapted from: Water for Elephants (movie tie-in, mass market)