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Book Title: Gene Marshall: Girl Star

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ISBN: 9780786865574

Language: English

Author: Mel Odom

Publisher: Hyperion Press

Topic: General, Entertainment & Performing Arts

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Who was that beautiful girl sweeping past the crowd at last night's big New York City premiere? The gorgeous honey blond with the perfect body, big baby blues, and a pair of legs that won't quit? She's Gene Marshall, Hollywood's newest sensation, and this is her story.Having sprung full bloom from the brilliant mind of renowned artist (and avid doll collector) Mel Odom, the Gene Marshall fashion doll is fast becoming one of the world's most desired collectibles. With one million sold since her inception in 1995, she's giving Barbie a real run for her money. This fun, richly illustrated fictional biography of Gene Marshall captures all the glamour and excitement of an era long gone as it reveals Gene's humble past, her amazing discovery by a famous Hollywood director, and her meteoric rise to fame. Peppered with first-person reminiscences of real and imagined celebrities, and filled with line drawings, memorabilia, and stunning photographs of Gene in her drop-dead outfits -- including two costumes that are displayed here for the first time -- this classic star is born story will enthrall Gene's growing cadre of fans hungry for the details of her spectacular ascent.

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Publisher

Hyperion Press

ISBN-10

0786865571

ISBN-13

9780786865574

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1739580

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Author

Mel Odom

Language

English

Topic

General, Entertainment & Performing Arts

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11.2in.

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1in.

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9in.

Item Weight

42.5 Oz

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Book Title

Gene Marshall : Girl Star

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Ps3569.O653344g46

2000

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Hardcover

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00-027159

Dewey Decimal

813/.6

Publication Year

2000

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Biography & Autobiography, Antiques & Collectibles, Fiction

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192 Pages

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by tallwillow2012
Jun 19, 2018Top favourable review
Nostalgic and terrific!
This is a period piece mini novel that captures the "golden age" of Hollywood. It's like watching an old movie of that period and is quite entertaining. I felt myself being pulled back into that era and would have loved to read more stories about Gene's life and see more photographs.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: discover-books
by PSihu-XJQbq@Deleted
Aug 11, 2006
Part Biography, Part Fairy Tale, and Part Drama.
This may well be the CUTEST biography I have ever read. (Of course it is actually fiction. Gene Marshall fans understand that she is a fashion doll, and a lovely one, for that matter.) However, the book doesn't read like fiction; it reads a lot like a real bio as pieced together through "interviews" with friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, and associates of Gene Marshall's. Not only that, it is an extremely interesting story. Gene's story can be compared to the ultimate American dream-come-true. Quoting from inside the front cover: "Gene Marshall: Girl Star is the chronicle of the meteoric ascension of one of Hollywood's most dazzling stars. In 1941, Gene was discovered at a movie premiere while serving as an usherette. Her journey from the darkened theater to the silver screen- told ... This may well be the CUTEST biography I have ever read. (Of course it is actually fiction. Gene Marshall fans understand that she is a fashion doll, and a lovely one, for that matter.) However, the book doesn't read like fiction; it reads a lot like a real bio as pieced together through "interviews" with friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, and associates of Gene Marshall's. Not only that, it is an extremely interesting story. Gene's story can be compared to the ultimate American dream-come-true. Quoting from inside the front cover: "Gene Marshall: Girl Star is the chronicle of the meteoric ascension of one of Hollywood's most dazzling stars. In 1941, Gene was discovered at a movie premiere while serving as an usherette. Her journey from the darkened theater to the silver screen- told here in full for the first time- became dream fodder for a weary post-depression America sorely in need of fantasy. This book is about the very beginning of the voyage that would lead Gene to the massive dream factory that was Monolithic pictures and establish her as one of the greatest stars of Hollywood's golden age." "Much of what the press has written about Gene's early success was more fiction than fact. Now, at last, friends and associates of the 1940's film goddess have spoken out to set the record straight about the incredible dramas and near calamities that marked the miraculous road to her first triumph"... Gene's fans will absolutely adore this book! The photos show Gene at her loveliest, and there are also many sumptuous illustrations of Gene drawn by Clyde Smith and Mel Odom (Gene's creator.) The pics alone are enough to make you want the book, but the story is just tooooooo cute to pass up! I don't want to ruin the book for you, but I do have to tell you one more little juicy tidbit. Gene has the most fascinating rivalry with Madra Lord, the established star at Monolithic Pictures. It's great reading! If you are interested in fashion illustrations, this book has some beautiful ones. Not only that, Gene's clothes are absolutely gorgeous and inspiring. I think that any fashion enthusiast will really appreciate this book. The best part is that both the pictures and story are equally fun. I recommend it, especially considering that copies on ebay are usually quite inexpensive considering the quality of the book.
by ndchickadee
Aug 15, 2023
Gene Marshall, Girl Star
This book provides the exact information I was looking for, which is Gene, the movie star’s, story. The book details Gene’s life as a star, the role she played in each movie, and, of course, the outfit she wore.
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by cas869
Jan 29, 2009
Gene Marshall Girl Star by Mel Odom
This book is the Gene story. How she was a fantasy of Mel Odom, and it gives an account of the real-life challenges he faced. He gives a believable life to a doll - how young, beautiful Gene Marshall was discovered by a famous director and became a star of the silver screen from 1941 to 1962. It follows the birth of Gene and how she immediately became a character and the object of our fantasies and dreams as well. If you are a doll collector of Gene this is the book to learn how she came to be.This book is the Gene story. How she was a fantasy of Mel Odom, and it gives an account of the real-life challenges he faced. He gives a believable life to a doll - how young, beautiful Gene Marshall was discovered by a famous director and became a star of the silver screen from 1941 to 1962. It follows the birth of Gene and how she immediately became a character and the object of our fantasies and dreams as well. If you are a doll collector of Gene this is the book to learn how she came to be.
by ymVGbBg4RpK@Deleted
Apr 24, 2008
Very nice book
I bought this book beacause I collect Gene dolls. I am very happy of it. It's written as a biography with "official" documents and interview. It is very easy to read. It's like a princess legend. I thing it can have more pictures and photos, but it's a really nice book.

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