Mrilyn Monroe

Vintage Pics of Marilyn Monroe and Her Husband Arthur Miller at the April in Paris Ball, 1957 – C1

Established in 1952 at the Waldorf Astoria New York in New York City, April in Paris Ball was an annual US gala event whose mission was to serve charity and Franco-American relations. It was the idea of Claude Philippe, the…

Rare and Candid Photos of Marilyn Monroe Taken by Mischa Pelz During a Photoshoot for Deeco Garden Furniture, 1953 – C1

Mischa Pelz was a commercial photographer, who usually shot products. He and Marilyn were friends but had never worked together until he was hired to shoot the lawn furniture with her as the model. This was taken right before the…

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…

Marilyn Monroe’s Very First Photoshoot, 1946 – C1

Joseph Jasgur (1919 – 2009) was a photographer who photographed celebrities during the golden age of Hollywood. He was noted for his photographs of Marilyn Monroe. Jasgur was just 26 when Monroe, then known as Norma Jean Dougherty, walked into…

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…