In all probability you haven't heard of our current Femme Fatale Sandra Marnelle. She is one of the hundreds of pin-up models that have been lost to history. In the research done for this entry, her photos were found only in two magazines--Gent and Hi-Life, both from 1959. These issues don't give you much to go on beyond calling her the "Black Satin Kitten." Usually you can get at least a  kernel of biographical information (or at least a set of measurements) with the text that accompanies pictorials, but in Marnelle's case, you are left with just a amazing set of photos. From the outset you might just consider her another page boy cut Bettie Page clone, but looking at Marnelle's shots, you can tell there's something more iconic about her. Her look is more like what you see of modern models trying to look "retro." Maybe the lack of personal information creates a false sense of mystery, but even with text these photos would still have a power all their own. When you look at her pictures, she express an attitude that transcends cute little magazine write-ups. There in something in her demeanor that exudes a sophistication you usually don't find in 1950's cheesecake shots. Her look is rather that of a contemporary fashion model. She has poise, grace, slight exoticism, and a smoldering sultriness. Being caught in the heyday of the buxom blonde, raven haired beauties always stood out, but Marnelle's photos have the ability to stop you in your tracks.