If, like us, you're constantly embittered by how old you got while the latest round of rock stars, athletes and celebrities seem even younger than normal, you might gain some sort of spiteful solace from the case of Orson Welles. Welles achieved bona fide genius status by the age of 25 with the release of his masterpiece "Citizen Kane." The precocious actor, director, writer and broadcaster ended his career, however, as the voice of a talking planet in the 1986 animated movie version of "Transformers." (There's a cautionary tale somewhere along that arc.)

Welles is remembered in his salad days (long before anyone had heard of Optimus Prime) in Richard Linklater's long-delayed period-piece "Me and Orson Welles." Newcomer Christian McKay plays the titular polymath in his brash early 20s, directing a surprisingly adept Zac Efron (who plays the titular "Me") in a landmark Broadway production of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar."

As well as evoking Welles' youthful brilliance, Linklater's flick captures the sights, sounds and styles of 1930s New York just as infectiously as his "Dazed and Confused" harkened back to 1970s Austin. So pour yourself a whiskey sour, slap some Gershwin on the stereo and, if you want to look the part, check out our guide to Orson Welles' dapper duds after the jump.

Roundtree and Yorke Suspenders
These snappy suspenders are the key item in this ultra-suave, 1930s gent get-up -- along with the slicked-back hair and the pipe, of course! ($18 from Dillards.com)

Fabio Di Nicola Trousers
These vintage-style dress pants are perfect for that dapper pre-war vibe. At less than $60, you can get 'em for a pleasingly retro price, too. ($59 from Yoox.com)

Silk Pixel Tie ($50 from BananaRepublic.com)

Eskuche 33 and 1/3 Headphones
While pairing your postage-stamp-size iPod Nano with a hefty pair of "audiophile" headphones may seem counter-intuitive, trust us, your ears will thank you. And if you pick up these distinctive, retro-flavored cans from Eskuche, you can emulate Orson Welles' classic '30s-radio-broadcaster style while enjoying tunes how they're meant to be heard. Now, where's that Fats Waller album? ($58 from UrbanOutfitters.com)