1947 Hollywood Doll, Queen for a Day doll 6"

Hollywood Dolls 1941-1956

The Hollywood Doll Manufacturing Company was founded in Glendale, California in 1941-1956, and supplied more dolls to the market, than any other doll manufacturer during that era.  Miniature dolls are 5-8" tall, painted bisque, composition, hard plastic or vinyl and can be jointed at the neck, hip and shoulder, have sleep eyes, mohair wig glued to head, closed mouths and have elaborate costumes to fit their theme.  Some of these dolls are also known as Dress Me type dolls.

Most of the dolls have the name "Hollywood Doll" and a star marking on their back, to identify your specific theme for the dolls name, it may have to have it's original clothing, a box and or wrist tag.  See below for Hollywood doll names or themes.