Thursday, August 22, 2019

Publicity Shoot

Best Bet Gene Marshall

Reprising Joan Crawford's role in a remake of the 1932 film Grand Hotel, Monolithic Studios' star Miss Gene Marshall poses for a black and white publicity shot.  Dress from Robert Tonner's Joan Crawford Collection.  Purse and shoes are from Integrity.  Styling from The Couture Touch.  Best Bet Gene Marshall, re-coiffed in a blonde Harlow wig and enhanced with an Integrity articulated body, is from Ashton Drake.

Joan Crawford in Grand Hotel (1932).
Joan Crawford in Grand Hotel (1932).
From the MGM Collection.
Note the interesting asymmetric collar variation and button detailing of the original dress designed for Miss Crawford by Adrian.  Photo is from Gowns by Adrian, The MGM Years, 1928-1941 by Howard Gutner.  Harry N. Abrams, Inc.


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  1. AnonymousOctober 26, 2019 at 3:38 PM

    Madame Mélissa! The dramatic effect of Madame Marshall recent photo shoot is magnifique! The face Madame Marshall gives could very well give Madame Crawford a run for her very own money! Exquisite photo spread, if I do say so myself! Merci beaucoup for sharing it with us all! --Monsieur Érik

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    1. The Couture TouchOctober 26, 2019 at 8:13 PM

      Merci Monsieur Erik! Gene has such a lovely and versatile face. She can easily represent several decades. Melissa

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