Biography
Margaret Donovan worked in film as a hairstylist during the mid-20th century. Born on January 4, 1911 in Washington, USA, Donovan contributed to the visual presentation of two productions in the 1950s and 1960s. In Blood Alley [1955], Donovan styled performers’ hair for the film’s production design. Later, Donovan served as hairstylist on The Sound of Music [1965], working on the film’s period-appropriate looks.
Hairstylists in film collaborate with directors and costume departments to create the appearance of characters within a given setting. Donovan’s credited work appears in these two films, indicating involvement in the practical execution of hair design for on-screen characters. The films span different genres and production contexts, suggesting Donovan’s role adapted to varied crea…
