A Marilyn Monroe Doll

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:

1. The Seven Year Itch
2. Gentlemen Prefer Blonds
3. How To Marry A Millionaire
4. There's No Business Like Show Business

Left, This Hollywood icon has the characteristic features of Marilyn Monroe: the beauty spot, bright
red lipstick, arched pencil-thin brows and broad lipped smile. Center, her white heals are made of 
plastic. Right, her curvy plastic figure from behind is a bit exaggerated, I think.

Left, details of the gathered bodice. Center, a profile of the doll. Right,
the halter top exposes the doll's back.

Left, Design for Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), for song "Two Little
Girls from Little Rock". Center, William Travilla was an American costume designer for theater,
 film, and television. He is perhaps best known for designing costumes for Marilyn Monroe in
eight of her films, as well as two of the most iconic dresses in cinematic history. Design for
Marilyn Monroe when she stands over the subway grating in The Seven Year Itch (1955).

 

Links to Fashion Plates Made for Monroe:

• Designs by William Travilla and Jean Louis
• Jean Louis Couturier Tour
• Marilyn in her pink gown for "Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend"

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