Lipstick, Spies, and Everything Nice

It's the movie event of the summer of 1962: Monolithic Pictures Red Lotus! Boasting a cast from both sides of the Pacific, Red Lotus is sure to keep you at the edge of your seat with an exciting plot of hidden identities and high-stakes spying within the ever-so-glamorous world of high fashion and cosmetics. For yes, ladies and gentlemen, the secret of a new lipstick formulation can make competing companies go to the extremes!



A dream of a cast makes this movie even more exciting: Gene Marshall plays a U.S. industrial spy, trying to find formulas absconded by a covert conglomerate in Japan.






The indomitable Madra Lord, in a comic role, is the glamorous and sinister cosmetics mogul Madam Gin!






To the delight of audiences worldwide, Red Lotus introduces the beautiful model-cum-actress Luna Li, in the role of a beautiful and dangerous spy! But aren't all spies beautiful in this sensational new motion picture?






In a cameo role, Trent Osborn plays the head of the International Beauty Rescue, and can only be seen in the film on the black and white monitor in Gene's briefcase!






Don't miss Red Lotus! 
Coming soon to a theater near you!

*Dolldom thanks Mr. Mel Odom and JAMIEshow Dolls for making this entry possible by lending the cast of characters for photography. 

Ring In The New

It's that time of year!

Dolldom rings out the old and rings in the new with all its readers and friends with a monochromatic extravaganza featuring Mel Odom's glamorous Monolithic Studios crowd as manufactured by JAMIEshow Dolls.

Red is for love, of course, but it is also the color of the spirited pursuits of passion.

Maraschino Mix
It's all about intoxicating red, perfect for a holiday gala: "Phoenix" in "Unforgettable," Ivy in "All Dolled-Up" and Zita in Sandra Stillwell's "Toast of Manhattan."


Really Rouge
It's a passionate hue! Violet wears satin by Retros, Zita dons her "Silhouette of the 1930's" dress and a silver lariat by Joy Jarred, and Ivy is a glamour puss in FDQ's "J'adore" suit.

Green is the color of creative energy, of life, of seduction...

Verdant Victory
How green is their valley! Violet croons in a Tyler Wentworth suit, Zita sizzles in Michael Basala elegance, and "White Orchid" Gene seduces in "Green with Envy." Jewelry by Joy Jarred.


As in a Forest Glen 
Ivy is fern-fresh in her "Silhouette of the 1950s" dress, Madra slithers in "My Favorite Gift" and Oona steals the show in Retros' beaded cape and dress set. Hat by Michael Basala.

Blue is for reflection, introspection, calmness, deep and heartfelt emotions...

Blue Moon 
A musical evening is sweet thanks to Violet Water's melodious voice and her "Starlight Canteen's" gown.


Navy Vamps 
The ladies of Monolithic Studios arrive en masse! What out Reuben Lilienthal! Ivy chooses "Tea at The Plaza," "J'adore" Gene goes for "Mood Indigo" and a Peggy Feltrope top hat, and Oona goes all out in her "Cool Breeze in Vegas" sheath.

Pink is the fragrance of late spring, the color of joyful clouds in the sun, of cotton candy...

Time for Pink Bubbles 
Zita is the hostess with the mostess in Laurie Lyon's "Sophisticated Dress." Trent mixes the Mimosas in his "Le Jazz Hot" fashion as Ivy arrives in her "Pearls and Pink" suit.


Royal Roses
Princess Gene in her "Phoenix" iteration greets visiting dignitaries in "Avant Garde." Queen Oona smiles in approval in a gown called "Triumph." Necklace by VJT Designs.

Black! Where all colors come to hide when they need a respite from light.

Black and White Star Quality "Black Lipstick" shines in monochrome in a black satin dress and hat by Brenda Starr.


A Great LBD
"Black Lipstick" Gene shows off her curves in "Rich Girl's" sensational LBD and a necklace by Joy Jarred.

Dolldom wishes you peace, health, love, and plenty of opportunities to pursue creative endeavors in 2017!

Monolithic Studios' Holiday Soirée

It was an evening of stars...in the sky, as the rains stopped, and inside Studio A where Monolithic Studios' execs hosted their annual end-of-the-year bash to celebrate their top money making actors. Closed to the press, the party was meant to allow the merrymakers a relaxed time. Still, Dolldom brings you an exclusive portfolio of photos (taken by one of Cora Harper's undercover paparazzi) that captures the essence of the festive and glamorous mood.

Little Known Hollywood Story

Back in 1964, Madra Lord was intent on staying on top. That meant appealing to a younger audience. If Bette and Joan had ventured into the realm of "le nouveau horreur" in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?,  why couldn't she - she who looked so much better than the other two aging divas? On a particularly balmy evening, while sipping a very dry Martini in her private booth at The Formosa Café, she learned from one of her secret informers about an  underground project in the works. Directed by relative newcomer Russ Meyer, the flick was meant to capitalize on a new formula that included angry dames and fast cars. Known as much for her volatility as for her love of her Bugatti Royale, Madra was certain that she would be cast.



La Lord went to designer friend Byanca Evans of Byanca of Houston for fashion advice. Byanca proposed a sexy and still proper black lace dress. Madra was delighted with the idea and added Byanca's net stockings and gloves for that peek-a-boo effect. One of Byanca of Houston's leopard envelope purses and voilà, she had the look.



Madra was certainly beautiful, her red hair as fiery as her temper, yet the director was underwhelmed, for Mr. Meyer had a very specific look in mind.







Madra never gave up. She had fought her way to the top and knew what it took to stay there and in the limelight. At 1:11 am Central Time Zone, Miss Evans received a call from Madra explaining the situation in her inimitably dramatic way. Byanca assuaged her fears with a soft and reassuring: "I'll take care of it." The next day, by cocktail hour time, La Lord received a box carrying the secret arsenal.







The rest, as they say, is history. La Lord got the part but later turned it down when she learned that several key scenes would be shot in the Mojave Desert. "I'm not wreaking havoc with my skin" - she exclaimed while smoking a cigarette. The part went to Tura Satana.

Miss Evan's work is the stuff of legend.





She's Houston's and Hollywood's best kept secret...

The Wonderful World of Color

What are you doing New Year's Eve? Dolldom hopes your soirée is safe and above all fun, just like one of ours a couple of years ago....when a black and white New Year's Eve party ended up being full of color.

Back in 1952, Madra Lord and her gal pal Gay Carrington decided to enliven the party at Monolithic Studios by arriving terribly late and causing a commotion of color...for the invitation clearly said black and white gala attire only.


The mood immediately changed when Madra Lord and Gay Carrington arrived in Retros by Liz Cole and jewelry by Joy Jarred.


"Where's the bar? I'm awfully thirsty." Miss Lord needed serious irrigation and went directly for libations.


Gay Carrington followed suit. "Never mind the onlookers, dahling!" - she whispered to her fiery redheaded friend.


And the story ended in the inevitable way. Trent Osborn captivated by the color and sass of the terrific twosome headed directly to where the action was. And the rest, dear friends, is history.  1953 ended up being a very colorful year.

And isn't that what we all wish for 2013?

Happy New Year!