This Day in Film History - Rebecca

On April 12, 1940 the film Rebecca was released.

While the film itself and performances by Joan Fontaine, Laurence Olivier and Judith Anderson are all iconic, the styles in the film aren't particulary memorable, but, they did leave a lasting impression in Spain.

According to the Dictionary of Spanish language the word "Rebeca" has, since the 1940s, stood for a kind of cardigan, like that worn by Joan's character in the film.

The cardigan, seen below, was worn as part of a twinset along with a grey skirt.