Tonner Mel Odom Madra Lord 'Madra Scorned' 16" Vinyl Doll by Ashton Drake

Description: Ashton Drake ~ Madra Lord ~ 'Madra Scrorned' Woman in Black Velvet Dress ~ Doll 2000 - Era: 1942 Dressed Doll and stand only - No Box or COA as doll has been on display in glass cabinet"Woman in Black" is a striking and darkly beautiful new look for Miss Madra Lord. BACKSTORY: Madra Lord is a fictional movie star of the mid-20th century and a character in the world of the Gene Marshall fashion doll collection.Madra Lord was introduced to the doll line in 2000, ending production in 2010 when the Gene Marshall product line was retired. Dressed and Basic dolls were produced by both Ashton-Drake, Integrity Toys, and Jamieshow, as well as Madra-specific film costumes, personal outfits and accessories.Biography Born Mabel Lorkovic (1911— ) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she began acting in films as an extra late in the silent era. Her distinctive husky voice and vivid beauty gained Lord better roles in the early 1930s, but stormy personal behavior hindered her rise. Following Infidelity (1935), for which she received the first of her five Academy Award nominations, Lord was signed by Monolithic Pictures and was one of Hollywood’s top-ranked stars for more than a decade as a specialist in “women’s pictures.” Ironically, Lord’s 1942 Oscar for Blond Lace signaled a gradual transition into featured and character roles, in which she excelled and kept her screen and television career active in the 1960s. After taking over the lead in Hello, Dolly! in 1966, intermittent Broadway successes followed. Lord has appeared in over 60 films.This costume was designed for her to wear in the movie "Shanghai Lowdown" filmed in 1942, in which she plays the villain, opposite Miss Gene Marshall as the heroine. Mel Odom's Gene Marshall dolls were one of the first modern 16" fashion dolls, manufactured by the Ashton Drake Galleries from 1995 to 2005. She paved the way for Tonner's Tyler Wentworth, Madame Alexander's Alex and many other 16" dolls for adult collectors. Her distinctive "old Hollywood" glamour makes her a unique and elegant collectible. Please review all photos and ask any questions before buying.This item comes from a smoke-free home.I can combine shipping if you purchase multiple items on the same day. Doll will be carefully wrapped and boxed in a suitable cardboard box to ensure a safe journey. * - * - * - * - * - * - *

Price: 135 GBP

Location: Bristol

End Time: 2024-12-18T22:08:45.000Z

Shipping Cost: 41.12 GBP