A Short History of the Period Drama, Part Two: Merchant Ivory (or, the ’80s and ’90s) David Brake June 8, 2014 Analysis, Close-Up, Features 1 Comment Ask someone what they think of when you mention 1990s period drama and they might just say "Merchant Ivory" - even if they don't know what that means. Launched in 1961, the production powerhouse has become...