Metro Goldwyn Mayer Collection

Elizabeth Taylor, English-American actress, c1950s(?). Artist: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Elizabeth Taylor, English-American actress, c1950s(?). Elizabeth Taylor made her screen debut as a child in Lassie Come Home in 1943

Ava Gardner, American actress, 20th century. Artist: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Ava Gardner, American actress, 20th century. Ava Gardners cinematic career began in 1941, but she did not become a star until she appeared opposite Burt Lancaster in The Killers in 1946

Margaret Atwood wearing a Dolly Tree suit and a fur wrap in We Went to College (1936) Date: 1936

Lana Turner in a scene from Calling Dr Kildare (1939) wearing a Dolly Tree gown Date: 1939

Lana Turner in Rich Man, Poor Girl (1938) wearing a Dolly Tree creation originally designed for Virginia Grey in Rosalie (1937), with Robert Young Date: 1937

Portraits of film stars: Van Johnson (photo)
6009399 Portraits of film stars: Van Johnson (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Van Johnson)

Unidentified building possibly associated with Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer Corp. between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Unidentified building possibly associated with Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer Corp. between 1911 and 1942

Myrna Loy in I Love You Again (1940)
Elegant simplicity distinguished this evening gown designed by Dolly Tree for Myrna Loy in I Love You Again (1941). It depended for its style importance on the beautiful draping of the material

Harriet Hoctor in a Dolly Tree gown for The Great Ziegfeld (1936). This gown was originally created for Myrna Loy in Manhattan Melodrama (1934) and was seen at the beginning of the film

Myrna Loy in a Dolly Tree gown from Too Hot to Handle (MGM 1938), which was the one concession to glamour in the film. This cool, white, crepe column gown

Penny Singleton wearing Dolly Tree - Blondie Goes to College
Penny Singleton wearing a Dolly Tree creation in Blondie Goes to College (1942) Date: 1942

Diana Lewis in Andy Hardy Meets Debutante (1940) wore this spring suit in navy wool designed by Dolly Tree. The gracefully flared skirt was topped by a snug-fitting jacket that buttoned to a V

A debutante Style designed by Dolly Tree for Diana Lewis in Andy Hardy Meets Debutante (1940) comprising a form-fitting gold lam evening gown Date: 1940

A black wool suit designed by Dolly Tree was worn by Rita Johnson in The Golden Fleecing (1940), The skirt was fitted at the hips, flared at the hem, and worn with a dressmaker jacket

Rita Johnson in Dolly Tree outfit from The Golden Fleecing
Rita Johnson in a Dolly Tree outfit from The Golden Fleecing (1940) Date: 1940

Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland in Babes in Arms (1939) Date: 1939

William Powell, Jean Harlow, Myrna Loy and Spencer Tracy in Libeled Lady (1936). Loy and Harlow in Dolly Tree creations. Date: 1936

Myrna Loy in The Thin Man (1934)
a shiny alluring sheath of black cire moulded to the figure formed this gown designed by Dolly Tree for Myrna Loy in The Thin Man (1934)

Billie Burke wearing range of Dolly Tree creations
Brown herringbone lightweight tweed was featured in a two-piece tailored suit (top left) designed by Dolly Tree for Billie Burke in Bridal Suite (1939)

Rosalind Russell?s housecoat advert - First Love Silverware
Rosalind Russell?s housecoat for an advertisement for First Love silverware (1937). The housecoat ? stylistically matched Dolly Tree

The wedding scene from Manproof (1938) with Rosalind Russell (Left) and Myrna Loy (right) wearing Dolly Tree creations Date: 1938

Portraits of film stars: Margaret O Brien (photo)
6009393 Portraits of film stars: Margaret O Brien (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret O Brien)

Una Merkel, American actress (b / w photo)
6032633 Una Merkel, American actress (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Una Merkel (1903-1986), American actress

Portraits of film stars: Frank Sinatra (b / w photo)
6009375 Portraits of film stars: Frank Sinatra (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frank Sinatra)

Portraits of film stars: Clark Gable (b / w photo)
6009386 Portraits of film stars: Clark Gable (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clark Gable)

Spencer Tracy, American Hollywood actor (b / w photo)
6032602 Spencer Tracy, American Hollywood actor (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spencer Tracy (1900-1967), American Hollywood actor

Betty Furness wearing a Dolly Tree negligee at the time of Three Wise Guys (1936). Fashioned with pale blue velvet, the negligee features wide lapels and glass buttons of the same shed of blue

Ilona Massey in one of her Dolly Tree costumes from Rosalie (1937) Date: 1937

Cicely Courtneidge in one of her Dolly Tree gowns
Cicely Courtneidge wore this formal Dolly Tree gown in The Perfect Gentleman (1935), Made of jet black sequins it featured an off-the-shoulder neckline with ruffled sleeves

Elizabeth Alllan in a contemproary Dolly Tree gown
When Dolly Tree created the period wardrobe for David Selznick?s A Tale of Two Cities (1935), she also designed an accompanying collection of contemporary gowns with a period flavour for Elizabeth

Virginia Bruce wearing an elegant evening ensemble of black velvet and taffetas (1936-37) most likely designed by Dolly Tree Date: 1936-1937

Virginia Bruce - Dolly Tree costumes from Escapade
Virginia Bruce in one of her Dolly Tree costumes from Escapade (1935) Date: 1935

Clark Gable and Jean Harlow in Saratoga (1937) Date: 1937

A smart check summer outfit designed by Dolly Tree for Maureen O?Sullivan in Woman Wanted (1935). Plaid seersucker was the foundation in red, green and yellow over a white background

A contemporary gown designed by Dolly Tree and modelled by Rosalind Russell on one of the sets for Trouble For Two (1936) Date: 1936

William Powell and Rosalind Russell in Rendezvous (1935) with Russells costume by Dolly Tree Date: 1935

Margaret Dumont (left) and Rosalind Russell (right) in a deleted scene from Rendezvous (1935) with both wearing Dolly Tree creations Date: 1935

Lynne Carver in a golf outfit designed by Dolly Tree in 1940 Date: 1940

Elizabeth Allan wearing a gown designed by Dolly Tree created at the time of A Tale of Two Cities (1935). The striking formal gown is made of silver lame and revives the halter neckline

Ruth Hussey modelling a suit ensemble designed by Dolly Tree from Flight Command (1940) Date: 1940

Anita Louise wearing a smart suit designed by Dolly Tree in These Glamour Girls (1939). White lace ruffles cascade down the front of the white mouselline blouse to form a jabot to the jacket of a

Dolly Tree at MGM in her studio surrounded by her sketches
Dolly Tree at MGM in her studio in 1939 surrounded by her sketches Date: 1939

Dolly Tree and Mary Howard discussing the costumes for Billy the Kid (1941), a Western set in 1879 and starring Robert Taylor as the outlaw

Dolly Tree and Ruth Cornell look at Trees sketches
Dolly Tree and Ruth Cornell (who won the title of The All American Queen of the Southwest at the Fort Worth Rodeo and was given a tour of Hollywood)

Dolly Tree measuring the dummy for Myrna Loy in the MGM costume department, late 1930s Date: 1930s

Dorothy Comingore (right) and Susan Hayward (middle) wearing Dolly Tree creations in The Hairy Ape (1943) Date: 1943

Susan Hayward and John Loder in The Hairy Ape (1943)
Susan Hayward wearing Dolly Tree creation in The Hairy Ape (1943) with John Loder on the left Date: 1943

The stars of The Hairy Ape (1943)
Dorothy Comingore and Susan Hayward (middle left and right) wearing Dolly Tree creation in The Hairy Ape (1943) with John Loder (left) and William Bendix (right) Date: 1943

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"Captivating Glamour: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Timeless Style" Step into the enchanting world of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, where elegance and allure reign supreme. In the captivating 1950s, English-American actress Elizabeth Taylor graced our screens with her mesmerizing beauty, leaving audiences spellbound. The artistry of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer brought out her radiance like no other. Another American gem that shone brightly in the 20th century was Ava Gardner. With every performance, she exuded a magnetic charm that left hearts racing. Thanks to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's artistic touch, Gardner became an icon whose timeless appeal still captivates us today. Intriguingly dressed in a Dolly Tree suit and fur wrap, Margaret Atwood epitomized sophistication and grace. Her fashion choices were as impeccable as her literary prowess, making her an embodiment of refined style under the guidance of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Lana Turner stole scenes effortlessly in films such as "Calling Dr Kildare" (1939) and "Rich Man, Poor Girl" (1938). Clad in exquisite costumes designed by none other than Dolly Tree herself, Turner's on-screen presence was elevated to new heights by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's attention to detail. The portraits of film stars like Van Johnson showcased their undeniable charisma while highlighting their unique personalities through the lens of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Each photograph immortalized these luminaries' essence for generations to come. Harriet Hoctor waltzed onto our screens wearing a breathtaking gown crafted by Dolly Tree for "The Great Ziegfeld. " The combination of Hoctor's talent and this magnificent creation perfectly exemplified how artistry met glamour under the watchful eye of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Myrna Loy dazzled audiences with her irresistible charm in "Too Hot to Handle, " donning a Dolly Tree gown that accentuated her beauty.