Intimate Photos of Marilyn Monroe and Her Date José Bolaños at the Golden Globe Awards in 1962 – C1
Born in Mexico City, José Bolaños (1935-1994) was known as something of a playboy, but was also a writer, director and producer of Mexican cinema. Bolaños was married to Italian actress Venetia Vianello. In 1962, he escorted Marilyn Monroe during…
Fascinating Vintage Photos of Marilyn Monroe at Home in 1953 – C1
These photographs were taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt for an issue of LIFE magazine in 1953. “Eisie” as he was known in the trade, photographed Marilyn on her patio. Marilyn is wearing white pants (and in some photos checkered pants), and a black…
40 Glamorous Portrait Photos of Marilyn Monroe Taken by Cecil Beaton in 1956 – C1
Cecil Beaton was one of the most celebrated photographers of the 20th century and his iconic images captured everyone from Hollywood greats such as Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly, to art world legends including Pablo Picasso and Francis Bacon. Marilyn…
Fascinating Color Photos of Marilyn Monroe Singing to the Troops During the First Show of Her Four-Day Tour in Korea – C1
Pictures of Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe singing to an audience of G.I.’s during the first show of her recent four-day tour of Korea on February 22, 1954. She is wearing her much-discussed low-cut purple cocktail dress about which she had…
Marilyn Monroe Photographed by Eve Arnold on the Set of Her Last Film, “The Misfits” (1961) – C1
“I paid no attention to the whistles and whoops. In fact, I didn’t hear them. I was full of a strange feeling, as if I were two people. One of them was Norma Jeane from the orphanage who belonged to…
Marilyn Monroe’s First Photo Shoot by Joseph Jasgur in 1946 – C1
Joseph Jasgur (1919–2009) was a photographer who photographed celebrities during the golden age of Hollywood, especially Marilyn Monroe. DekoTV – Marilyn Monroe’s First Photo Shoot by Joseph Jasgur in 1946 Marilyn Monroe aka Norma Jeane Dougherty in 1946, she stepped…
In Bed with Marilyn Monroe, 1961 – C1
Perhaps it was her girlish, whispery voice; or the way her eyes danced when she smiled; or how she seemed to have an unearthly glow about her. Whatever the reason, Marilyn Monroe remains one of the most glamorous, seductive, and…
Wonderful Photos of Marilyn Monroe at Tobay Beach, Long Island in the Summer of 1949 – C1
Marilyn Monroe photographed by André De Dienes in June, 1949. These beautiful pictures were taken a week after Monroe’s even more famous nude pictures. Marilyn Monroe – The 1949 Bathrobe series ( Andre DeDienes) RARE Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe Marilyn…
20 Publicity Photos of Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell for “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (1953) – C1
Horns blare as two showgirls emerge from behind curtains dressed in identical shimmering red gowns. They knowingly look at one another, step forward, throw their white fur wraps to the ground and begin singing and sashaying to the oh so…
Marilyn Monroe at Backstage Getting Ready for the Jack Benny TV Show, 1953 – C1
Marilyn Monroe made her official television debut by appearing on the Jack Benny Show, the title of her segment was “The Honolulu Trip.” She was wearing an evening gown by Travilla. During the sketch Benny asks her to marry him, before…