The Color Purple: Clip-on Ties Didn’t Exist Yet
This film adaptation of the award-winning book reached critical acclaim on its own. However, there was something factually inaccurate regarding the wardrobe. The clip-on tie worn by Danny Glover had yet to be invented during the time period the story was set!
Gangs of New York: Firefighters Modern Uniforms Don’t Make Sense
The film had a huge cast and perhaps this masked certain errors. However, one mistake did not escape everyone’s attention. In the movie, the firemen were actually wearing modern uniforms!