Marilyn Hanold, who played “Doe” in the two Liberace episodes of Batman, was a pinup/photographer model.
I’m sure many of you already knew it, but I just found out that she was the model for Elvgren’s classic Halloween witch pinup.
Marilyn Hanold (Liberace’s moll “Doe”) was the model for Elvgren’s classic Halloween witch pinup
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Re: Marilyn Hanold (Liberace’s moll “Doe”) was the model for Elvgren’s classic Halloween witch pinup
I’ve seen that imagery my whole life and I didn’t know this!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing!
Re: Marilyn Hanold (Liberace’s moll “Doe”) was the model for Elvgren’s classic Halloween witch pinup
That was EXACTLY my situation, Ben! Happy to know I am not alone!Ben Bentley wrote: ↑Mon May 26, 2025 6:44 pm I’ve seen that imagery my whole life and I didn’t know this!
Thanks for sharing!
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Re: Marilyn Hanold (Liberace’s moll “Doe”) was the model for Elvgren’s classic Halloween witch pinup
That's wild (annoying Otto Preminger aside)! Like Ben, I've seen that photo a gazillion times, especially as Halloween was my favorite time as a schnick and I remember seeing it in so many places. I know not many like the Liberace episode, but it's one of my favorites as his three Norne molls were so beautiful to look at - especially in their Scots outfits at the beginning.
Actually, I don't know what it is (colors, artwork...?), but looking at the famous image I can almost feel the vibes like it's October 1971 and I'm back in the Halloween section of Grant's Department Store in Union Lake, Michigan. What a great sentimental feeling! If anyone builds a time machine give me a call.

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Re: Marilyn Hanold (Liberace’s moll “Doe”) was the model for Elvgren’s classic Halloween witch pinup
We must be related, Yellow Oval!
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"Hmmm... I don't like the twist this joke is taking. Let us away! Let us away!"