She burst onto the silver screen and took our breath away. Who could forget the beauty and charisma of Vivian Leigh as she brought the legendary character Scarlett O'Hara to life before our eyes in the 1939 classic, "Gone with the Wind." Perhaps one of the most memorable scenes in the movie was the barbecue at Twelve Oaks, the event that set the stage for the rest of the film. A stunning young Scarlett was the center of attention as potential suitors flocked to her side.
The barbecue scene will live on forever thanks to the artists at The Franklin Mint. They have brought the legendary film heroine to life in a historic portrait doll.
Crafted in lifelike vinyl, Scarlett O'Hara BBQ at Twelve Oaks is costumed in an exact reproduction of the famous green flowered dress she wore to the barbecue, complete with a wide-brimmed hat, hand-crocheted shawl, jewelry and matching shoes.
Exact replicas of other dresses worn in the movie have also been recreated in remarkable detail -- including the exquisite white lace dress Scarlett wore in the opening scenes of the film, the green velvet drapery dress she made to impress Rhett Butler, and the red velvet gown Rhett forced her to wear to Melanie's birthday party.
Scarlett O'Hara isn't the only world-renowned icon brought to life as a Franklin Mint doll. The Mint also offers extraordinary likenesses of Marilyn Monroe, Lucille Ball, Jackie Kennedy and Princess Diana. Log on to www.franklinmint.com to view an online catalog.
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