Download or read book Donna Reed Paper Dolls and Movie Fashions of the 40s And 50s written by and published by . This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before she became a TV icon as Donna Stone in the long-running series, The Donna Reed Show, the beauteous star from Iowa had a very successful career as an top MGM contract player. She graced the silver screen in many hit films including The Portrait of Dorian Gray, Green Dolphin Street , The Human Comedy and The Last Time I Saw Paris. Her most famous role was that of Mary Bailey in the Frank Capra Christmas classic, It¿s a Wonderful Life. She won the 1953 Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress for From Here to Eternity. This new authorized paper doll book created by David Wolfe features two Donna Reed dolls and eight pages of costumes from many of her MGM films, from the early Shadow of the Thin Man in 1941 to The Benny Goodman Story in 1956, encompassing the very different fashion styles prevalent in two decades.
Download or read book Fabulous 40s and 50s Fashions for Femme Fatales of Film Noir Paper Dolls written by David Wolfe and published by . This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Artist and movie buff, David Wolfe, turns back the cinematic clock to the 1940s and 50s for a paper doll book dedicated to the glamorous and often lethal leading ladies of Film Noir. The dark and sinister movies popular after WWII starred tough guy anti-heroes who were always entangled with dangerous dames portrayed by stars like Lauren Bacall, Joan Bennett, Rita Hayworth and Barbara Stanwyck. This sophisticated new book presents four femme fatale paper dolls who look sexy and chic in dozens of fashions from films such as Double Indemnity, The Maltese Falcon and The Lady from Shanghai. Included are seductive gowns, smartly tailored suits, playwear with pizzazz and sensational accessories. An essay by David explains the Film Noir genre and its fascination with fabulous '40s and '50s fashions.
Download or read book Hollywood Gets Undressed Paper Dolls written by and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-15 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When stars would "take it off" in old Hollywood movies, they were still dressed! This paper doll collection is a fun way to look at the various states of "undressed" in some of our favorite classic films. Four glamorous models (three ladies and a handsome gentleman) are ready to cut-out and UNdress-up in corsets, pajamas, negligees, nightgowns, robes, slips, swimwear and even a union suit. Included are iconic costumes worn by Marilyn Monroe, Jean Harlow, Sophia Loren, Barbra Streisand and even Tom Cruise. There are 45 fashion items in all! A witty essay by artist and fashion historian David Wolfe explains how even undressed, Hollywood is a fun fashion fantasy, perfect inspiration for paper dolls!
Download or read book The Singing Rage Miss Patti Page Paper Dolls written by and published by . This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A singing star with a honey-sweet voice, she sold millions and millions of records. "Tennessee Waltz," "I Went to Your Wedding," "Old Cape Cod" and "How Much is that Doggie in the Window?" are just a few of her record-breaking hits. The new paper doll book by artist and fashion expert David Wolfe captures the singing star during the 1950s when she had become a familiar early TV personality with her own musical shows and innumerable guest shots, including 17 star turns on the Ed Sullivan Show. Patti Page¿s image was very chic and the eight pages of outfits in this paper doll book include many fashions actually worn by the stylish star, plus a selection of authentic retro looks from the collection of Scott Jorgenson. The paper wardrobe includes Patti¿s trademark full-skirted gowns, smart tailored outfits and casual sportswear, too, all painted in artist¿s Wolfe¿s lavish and colorful vintage art style. A trio of pretty dolls is ready to cut-out and dress.
Download or read book Ava Gardner Paper Dolls written by David Wolfe and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-23 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ava Gardner was a great star, a breathtaking beauty and famed celebrity, yet she came from humble beginnings and became a glamorous sophisticate. Artist David Wolfe has captured Ava Gardner's special allure in a new paper doll book for Paper Studio Press. A seductive portrait and a trio of Ava dolls grace the cover, designed to emulate the lush style of paper doll books of the 1950s. The carefully researched and beautifully rendered costumes include such hits as Show Boat, Mogambo, The Barefoot Contessa, One Touch of Venus and many more. The fashions in the book chart Ava Gardner's long career from her first film in 1941 through the following decades. They include both contemporary styles and period pieces. This new star vehicle paper doll is a must for movie fans and collectors of David Wolfe's inimitable artistic flair.
Download or read book Debbie Reynolds Paper Dolls written by and published by . This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her phenomenally successful career lifted off quickly in the `50s for teen-age Debbie Reynolds and she soon was a major star and still remains so. Singin¿ in the Rain was a huge hit, followed by decades of charming roles including Tammy and the Bachelor and The Unsinkable Molly Brown, just a few of more than fifty films. Many of those vehicles featured memorable costumes for characters ranging from flapper to sweet country girl and chic sophisticate. Debbie Reynolds looked adorable in all of them and this new paper doll book by David Wolfe features the fashionable facet of a famous star¿s meteoric career. Three Debbie dolls capture the star¿s appeal and eight pages of costumes will stir recollections of her many, many memorable movie roles.
Download or read book Veronica Lake Paper Dolls written by and published by . This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One star streaked across the Hollywood firmament during the 1940s and became an instant icon of the WWII years. Veronica Lake, was a very petite, sultry actress who became famous for her peek-a-boo hair-do that almost covered one eye. Her career was brief, but her fame lives on and now Paper Studio Press is publishing a lavish paper doll book filled with costumes from many of her famed film noir hits. The book, created by artist David Wolfe and Richard Fellows (an expert on the Veronica Lake), features three Veronica dolls and eight pages of glamorous '40s fashions from her personal wardrobe and screen appearances including The Blue Dahlia, This Gun for Hire, The Glass Key, I Wanted Wings, I Married a Witch, Sullivan's Travels and Duffy's Tavern. Authenticated by Mr. Fellows who also penned a biography included in the book. Film buffs and vintage fashion fans will find this book to be a treasured collectible.
Download or read book Famous African American Women Paper Dolls written by Tom Tierney and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1994-02-16 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sojourner Truth, Mary McLeod Bethune, Zora Neale Hurston, Althea Gibson, Rosa Parks, Leontyne Price, Maya Angelou, Shirley Chisholm, 8 more.
Download or read book Rhonda Fleming Paper Dolls written by and published by . This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lovely authorized edition, illustrated by Norma Lu Meehan, offers two dolls and eight pages of clothes with costumes from her movie roles including "Gunfight at the O.K. Corral," "Alias Jesse James" and "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court," as well as gowns worn on Broadway and the Vegas stage. Photos from Miss Fleming's own scrapbook are included on the pages. A star of many films during the 1940s and 50s, Rhonda Fleming's breathtaking looks landed her a movie contract while she was a student in Beverly Hills. She played in scores of popular films, costarring with leading men such as Ronald Reagan, Bing Crosby, Kirk Douglas, Robert Mitchum and Bob Hope. Today Rhonda Fleming is proud of her philanthropic endeavors, responsible for endowing many significant charitable organizations and is delighted to be the subject of this special paper doll tribute to her life and career.
Download or read book Jane Russell Paper Dolls written by and published by . This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the time her first movie, The Outlaw, was released in 1943 amidst raging controversy, Jane Russell was a sensation. Her Amazonian beauty made her a symbol of sex appeal for decades. Artist Bruce Patrick Jones' highly recognizable flair has captured the star¿s statuesque glamour with three dolls and sexy outfits from many of her hit films including The Paleface, Underwater and The French Line. Included of course, are costumes from her best known film, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in which brunette Jane was blonde Marilyn Monroe's comic foil.
Download or read book Connie Francis Paper Dolls written by and published by . This book was released on 2014-02-17 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The top female vocalist of the 1950s and '60s, Connie Francis recorded hit after hit, and became a world-wide success, recording in many languages. She was always dressed in the latest styles and her fashion sense makes her the perfect paper doll. The star herself helped to choose the clothes from her films, TV appearances and concerts. Three dolls and more than 20 glamorous vintage fashions, illustrated by David Wolfe.
Download or read book Doris Day Paper Dolls written by Pierre Patrick and published by . This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America¿s screen sweetheart, sunny Doris Day was not only a superstar recording artist but also one of the biggest box office movie stars of all time. From her debut in Romance on the High Seas in 1948 through `50s musicals like Lullaby of Broadway and on to the sexy comedies of the `60s that began with Pillow Talk, Doris Day was a true fashion role model. Her costumes, her hair-dos and her bubbly personality influenced women everywhere. This new paper doll book by fashion expert and artist, David Wolfe, was created with the cooperation of Doris Day authority, Pierre Patrick, and is authorized by the legendary star, herself. In fact, a donation for each book is contributed to the star¿s animal rights charity, the Doris Day Animal Foundation. There are three delightful Doris Dolls and eight pages of 24 iconic movie costumes from films including Love Me or Leave Me, Lover Come Back and Calamity Jane. Also included is a personal message from Miss Doris Day herself!
Download or read book Award Winning Fashions of Edith Head Paper Dolls written by Tom Tierney and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2014-04-23 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the 1920s through the 1980s, Edith Head designed costumes for Hollywood's biggest stars. Two dolls model 29 of her creations for Sunset Boulevard, All About Eve, Rear Window, The Sting, and many other films.
Download or read book Schiaparelli Fashion Review written by Tom Tierney and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dazzling costumes that shocked 1930s, '40s fashion world with their wit and daring. 3 dolls, 29 dresses, suits, gowns, ensembles, more.
Download or read book Arlene Dahl Paper Dolls written by and published by . This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1950s, one star was high in the Hollywood firmament and hailed as the most beautiful woman on the screen. That was Arlene Dahl whose flaming tresses, creamy complexion and signature beauty mark were nothing short of breathtaking. Created in collaboration with Miss Dahl, paper doll artist Norma Lu Meehan has illustrated 2 dolls and a beautiful wardrobe of costumes from My Wild Irish Rose, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Sangaree, Slightly Scarlett, Three Little Words and others. Also included is the Helen Rose designed bridal gown worn by Arlene in her wedding to Lex Barker in 1951, as well as several lovely lingerie items designed by Miss Dahl herself.
Download or read book Lucille Ball Paper Dolls written by and published by . This book was released on 2009-11-01 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prior to achieving television stardom in 1951 as America¿s favorite redhead, Lucille Ball was a glamorous movie star, achieving a modicum of success in films throughout the 1940s. She was under contract to MGM, the most prestigious studio in Hollywood during the 1940s and it was then that a paper doll book starring her as a glamour girl was first published. Originally published in 1944, the Lucille Ball Paper Doll book has been republished as an officially authorized edition. Two charming dolls capture the star¿s personality (and hint at the beloved TV character that would emerge years later). Inside are eight pages of vintage 1940¿s fashions of the time, an entire wardrobe of broad-shouldered and smartly tailored daytime and eveningwear, including two costumes from the 1943 hit, ¿Du Barry Was a Lady.¿ This lavishly created paper doll book is a must for the legions of Lucy collectors and will also be treasured by movie buffs as well as those who appreciate vintage fashion history.
Download or read book Glamorous Fashions of the Gilded Age Paper Dolls written by Eileen Rudisill Miller and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2020-08-12 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stunning collectible features four dolls and more than two dozen richly detailed original outfits inspired by the House of Worth, the preeminent designer of luxury clothing during the Gilded Age.
