Prissy makes you just want to put your arm around her and protect her. Prissy was brought to life by the adorable Butterfly McQueen, who doesn’t get nearly enough credit for her acting talent. She brought so much passion to this character and, even though the role was relatively small, everyone knows who Prissy was and, more importantly, everyone knows who Butterfly McQueen was! Making yourself and your character so memorable that she stands the test of time is the work of an exceptional actress.
I loved her famous character so much, I named one of my most loved cats ever “Prissy” in her honor.
I cannot even begin to fathom what actors and actresses of color went through during the Golden Age of Hollywood – simply to be able to live out their dream. Well, actually, as a history buff and someone who has read a great deal from the era, I can fathom it… I simply don’t want to. It scorches the psyche.
To be able to focus on your craft in spite of the hardships and injustices around you simply takes my breath away. Each actor and actress who fought for their rights to enjoy the right to live out their dream deserves our respect and deserves to be recognized often. I mean, they did what the white actors and actresses did but with unimaginable restraints and cruelties on their shoulders. Again… it takes my breath away.
I regularly hear from other Gone With the Wind, Butterfly McQueen, and Prissy fans who are looking for “Prissy” dolls and figurines – so I’m always on the look-out for her.. for them as well as myself! One of the things I love most about this particular figurine is the way Prissy’s hands are nervously fiddling with her apron, something the actress brilliantly did to help bring her character to life.
Like Butterfly, herself, it’s just beautiful.
Click through to take a closer look at the beautiful Scarlett and Prissy Figurine.
Like all fans of Old Hollywood, I have my own personal favorites from the Golden Era. You can pretty much tell my absolute favorites simply by looking around Hollywood Yesterday. See an abundance of Lucille Ball, Audrey Hepburn, Ava Gardner, Rita Hayworth, Barbara Stanwyck, Abbott and Costello, Westerns, and Musicals? There’s a reason for that.
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Finally, we have the 
I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love this one!
unlike any other Audrey Hepburn doll!
If you (or someone you’re shopping for) happens to be an Audrey Hepburn fan or a Barbie collector, this post is for you. If you/they happen to fit both descriptions, this post might just make your day!
, shown on the right , is almost as lovely as Audrey Hepburn was, herself. They chose the absolute perfect wardrobe for this Roman Holiday doll. I can just picture her on the back of the bike with Gregory Peck!
. Again, click through the picture or the link for more information and a closer look.
. It is pictured in the Amazon “widget” the bottom, along with a few other Audrey Hepburn dolls.
