The Good Neighbor Policy of World War II sent Hollywood south of the border for films such as Betty Grable in Down Argentine Way; Esther Williams in Fiesta!, Easy to Wed and Bathing Beauty; Carmen Miranda in Weekend in Havana; and Jane Powell in Nancy Goes to Rio. Plus Judy Garland as "Minnie from Trinidad" in Ziegfeld Girl and a chorus girl with festive movie costumes. By David Wolfe. This colorful collectible includes an essay on The Good Neighbor Policy by Prof. Amanda Hallay.

A CINDERELLA JOURNEY FROM SMALL-TOWN KID TO MGM’S SINGING AND DANCING GIRL NEXT DOOR--…BUT WHAT GOT LOST ALONG THE WAY? She was the sweet-faced gal who won our hearts as the spunky heroine of SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS…the all-American beauty who kicked up her heels with Fred Astaire in ROYAL WEDDING. Jane Powell grew up alongside Elizabeth Taylor, Roddy McDowall and Ann Blyth…and she and Liz were bridesmaids at each other’s weddings. But with four marriages and nineteen films behind her, MGM’s golden-voiced Girl Next Door realized she’d never found happiness—or herself—until now. In her own words, Jane Powell gives an unabashed account of her struggle to grow beyond her screen image—after it had been created and torn down by Hollywood. A SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL TRIUMPH! With memorable photos!

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!

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!

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.

Joan Fontaine, her graciously elegant name perfectly suits the beautiful blonde star of many important films of the 1940s and '50s. Ladylike and sensitive, so refined. She is the subject of a new paper doll book by artist Marilyn Henry whose artistic style perfectly captures the serene beauty that made Joan Fontaine an endearing movie heroine in many classic films, Rebecca, Suspicion and Frenchman's Creek are just some of her hits and this new paper doll book with an exquisite portrait on the cover, features 28 perfectly rendered costumes from 15 of her films. This is a book to treasure, for collectors of Marilyn Henry's Hollywood star paper books and also for fan of classic film dramas.

Recreate royal magic with two dolls, 28 authentic costumes. For Diana: going-away suit, floral crepe-de-chine, hand-painted chiffon evening dress, spectacular wedding gown, more. For Charles: kilt, tuxedo, Navy dress uniform, more.