Her name was Katie Marshall. It was only after she was discovered by a famous Hollywood director that she adopted her beloved grandfather's name, Gene - because he had always urged her to follow her dream to Hollywood stardom.

Deeply inspired by Hollywood's greatest movie stars, Katie refined her natural abilities with after-school lessons in acting, dance and music, and by performing in local community theatre. She quickly won the hearts and admiration of everyone who saw those early performances...for even then, Gene was surely destined for stardom.

Still pursuing her dream, she made her way to New York City, becoming an usherette at a fashionable movie theatre frequented by celebrities.

On a night that changed her life forever, Gene led a tall, distinguished man to his seat in the darkened theatre. Her flashlight fleetingly revealed her lovely face to him. Astonished at her beauty and poise, the noted movie director declared her his latest discovery, whisked her to Hollywood, and helped polish Gene's shining star.

The rest is history. Gene Marshall became one of the best-known and best-loved stars the world over, cherished, admired and adored.

Gene Doll Collection

2002-Calendar Girl: That Something Extra Gene Doll

"Calendar Girl: That Extra Something" is limited to 3,000 dolls worldwide. Gene is invited to re-create her favorite Coca-Cola® calendar page at a fashion show/fund-raiser - and she chooses an Army nurse uniform. Comes with an easel board re-creating the original calendar page. ®The Coca-Cola Company. All Rights Reserved. $125 For More Information or to Order...

2002 Best Bet Gene Doll

This Annual Edition Of "Best Bet" Is Limited To Production For The 2002 Calendar Year. Here Gene is guest roulette croupier at a charity Monte Carlo night. This year's Annual Edition Gene will have the darkest hair Gene has ever had - plus a beauty mark on her left cheek. Gene's fiery red gown is complemented by a stunning shooting star crystal necklace. $110 For More Information or to Order...

2002 Simply Gene Doll

"SIMPLY GENE 2002" debuts. Now Gene has a new hair color - and brand-new make-up!! It's a brand new face paint for Gene on this year's "Simply Gene"! For more information or to order...

2002 Coca-Cola Girl Holiday Shopper

Out on a holiday shopping spree, "Calendar Girl: Holiday Shopper," Gene takes time out for a Coca-Cola® break. Gene and Coca-Cola Just Naturally Go Together! As she sits, framed in the soda shop window, she looks for all the world like a Coca-Cola calendar page. Comes with an easel board re-creating the original calendar page. Available October, 2002. The edition is limited to just 3,000 dolls. Reserve yours now.

2002 To Have And To Hold Gene Doll

It may only be a movie, but Gene's parents get misty-eyed when they see her walking down the aisle in this fabulous "To Have and To Hold " '40s wedding gown. The costume includes a stunning headdress with attached veil, short lace gloves, and "pearl" earrings and necklace. Her wedding bouquet is of Calla lilies and ribbon trim - and, under Gene's skirt, something blue: a traditional wedding garter! Available August, 2002. The edition is limited to just 3,750 dolls. Reserve yours now.

2002 Winter's Romance

Gene is thrilled to light the Big City's holiday tree, relishing the brisk East Coast weather in "Winter's Romance". She's beautiful in a lovely lavender strapless dress with silver bead trim and a lavender jacket trimmed in "fur," and a "fur" hair band. Rhinestone earrings give a wintry sparkle. Available July, 2002. The edition is limited to just 2,500 dolls. Reserve yours now.

2002 Starlight CanteenTrio Gene

It's Celebrity Night at the Canteen in "Starlight Canteen Trio-GENE". Here Gene dances with the boys, then does a skit for the guys and gals. Available October, 2002. The edition is limited to just 2,500 dolls. Reserve yours now.