The Monroe Doll in the box... Left, frontal view. Center, view from the side. Right, up-close with a reflection from the mirrored interior of the box. |
A caricature doll of actress Marilyn Monroe. |
Our 16" Marilyn Monroe celebrity doll that wears the famous gold lame gown from "There's No Business Like Show Business." She has only four points of articulation. Her arms and head are made of vinyl but her torso and legs are made from a much cheaper plastic material cast using a blow mold. Her features are exaggerated and playful. She has platinum blond rooted hair and her facial features are painted. The eyes are blue with heavy lids. She wears the classic stylized makeup made popular in the 1950s.
Text from the brochure:
"Her roles as the wide-eyed, blond bombshell endeared her to movie audiences everywhere. Today, Marilyn's cult of admirers are of all ages. This is reflected in today's fashions where entire shops are given over to her memory. Many books as well as various types of other memorabilia have also been made available."
This vinyl, 16" tall doll is one of four in a series by Tristar's 20th Century-Fox Marilyn Monroe Doll Movie Collection. Her popular films include:
- The Seven Year Itch
- Gentlemen Prefer Blonds
- How To Marry A Millionaire
- There's No Business Like Show Business
Left, details of the gathered bodice. Center, a profile of the doll. Right, the halter top exposes the doll's back. |
Links to Fashion Plates Made for Monroe:
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