15 1/2″ Vinyl 1999 “Song of Spain” Gene. The storyline for Gene goes as follows:
In the 1943 movie “Sea Spree”, Gene Marshall performed a white-hot flamenco dance number “Song of Spain.” It was so difficult and daring that 24 beautiful toreador dancers were complaining. But everyone gasped when the demanding choreographer told Gene to unfasten her mock skirt and reattach it around her neck as a matador’s cape…while in full spin down a narrow, steep flight of slippery marble steps! ‘Impossible! Don’t do it, Gene!’ cried the dancers, but Gene was silent with a frown of concentration, she mounted the stairs and slowly worked out the necessary moves.
When the cameras rolled, Gene spun down the stairs. Her radiant smile never faultered. Halfway, the skirt billowed off in a dazzling flourish of gold, black, and scarlet, only to be swept close again as she fastened it to her neck on the next three perilous turns.”
This Gene is wearing the 1998 “Embassy Luncheon” outfit. The story behind this outfit goes as follows:
“The movie “Tango” is a must-see! Gene Marshall treats us to a performance that is sure to win a nomination at this year’s Golden Star Awards. She positively electrifies the movie theatre during the stunning ballroom scene, standing up to her diplomat father with a passionate intensity that leaves the audience cheering!”
Embassy Luncheon is circa 1951 and was designed by Laura Meisner.
I purchased the doll and outfit in 2000 from the Ashton Drake Catalog.
15 1/2″ Vinyl 1999 “Song of Spain” Gene. The storyline for Gene goes as follows: