18 Stunning Color Photos of Marilyn Monroe Taken by Nickolas Muray in the Early 1950s – C1
In a career than spanned over forty years, Nickolas Muray (1892-1965) established himself as a photographer who remained at the cutting edge of his profession. “Photography, fortunately, to me has not only been a profession but also a contact between…
Beautiful Publicity Photos of Marilyn Monroe for ‘We’re Not Married’ by Art Adams, 1952 – C1
Marilyn Monroe posing with a giant heart in a Valentine’s/Love-themed studio publicity shoot. The photos were taken by Art Adams, and promoted the release of her upcoming movie We’re Not Married in 1952. Marilyn Monroe Poses For Valentine’S Day: Beautiful Advertising Photos…
Marilyn Monroe Birth Certificate – C1
Claimed to be a Birth certificate of Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926. The birth record was created by a local registrar on June 5, 1926, and this certified copy of that information was issued by…
Beautiful Pics of Marilyn Monroe Taken by Sam Shaw On the Beach in 1957 – C1
New York-based photographer Sam Shaw took these beautiful photos of Marilyn Monroe at 2-months pregnant on the beach in Amagansett, New York in July 1957. Unfortunately, the following month she had a miscarriage. B/W photos of Marilyn Monroe on Amagansett Beach, New York…
Glamorous Photos of Marilyn Monroe Taken by Bruno Bernard at the Racquet Club of Palm Springs, 1948 – C1
Born 1912 in Berlin, Germany, Bruno Bernard was put in an orphanage by parents who could not afford to support him. In 1923, his parents gave him a Rolleiflex camera, which led to a lifelong interest in photography. The Abandoned…
The Black Marilyn Monroe: Stunning Pics of Joyce Bryant Taken by Carl Van Vechten in 1953 – C1
Called the “Black Marilyn Monroe” and “The Bronze Blond Bombshell,” Joyce Bryant (born 1928) is an African-American singer and actress who achieved fame in the late 1940s and early 1950s as a theater and nightclub performer. Black Marilyn Monroe: Stunning…
In 1954, the US Department of Defense Issued Marilyn Monroe a Military ID Under the Name Norma Jeane Dimaggio – C1
A Marilyn Monroe signed United States Department of Defense Identification Card used in 1954 while she was entertaining troops in Korea. She signed the card with her legal name at the time, Norma Jeane DiMaggio. Marilyn Monroe Separation Announcement From…
Marilyn Monroe in the ‘Rock Sitting’ Series Taken by Milton Greene for a Look Magazine, 1954 – C1
May 1954, photographer Milton H. Greene was sent by Look magazine to Los Angeles to photograph an up and coming star by the name of Marilyn Monroe. Milton loved using textured backgrounds, such as draped fabrics or natural landscapes. Taken at Laurel…
Wonderful Color Photos of Marilyn Monroe Taken by Reisfeld Bert for “How To Marry a Millionaire” (1953) – C1
Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model and singer. Famous for playing comedic “blonde bombshell” characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and early 1960s and was emblematic of the era’s sexual revolution. Long…
30 Candid Photographs of Marilyn Monroe in Black Swimsuit From the 1959 Movie “Some Like It Hot” Beach Scene – C1
On Saturday, September 6, 1958, Marilyn Monroe and the 175-person company of Some Like It Hot arrived at the Hotel del Coronado to begin location shots, after filming in Hollywood the previous four weeks. Marilyn Monroe 30 Candid Photos Of Marilyn Monroe…