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Release Year1942
Runtime0h 03m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationG
GenresMusic
Votes3
DirectorJosef Berne
WritersJosef Berne
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.3 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsPaper Doll
About Paper Doll
In this Soundie, the Mills Brothers sing the title song to a cut-out image of Dorothy Dandridge, which then comes to life and dances for them.
Directed by Josef Berne, Paper Doll leans on a strong ensemble — Dorothy Dandridge, Donald Mills, Herbert Mills — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 1942.
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