Sabrina, Britain’s Answer to Marilyn Monroe: 25 Black and White Portraits of Norma Ann Sykes in the 1950s and 1960s – C1
Norma Ann Sykes (1936–2016) was a 1950s English glamour model who progressed to a minor film career. She was best known for her hourglass figure of 42.5-inch (108 cm) breasts coupled with a tiny 19-inch (48 cm) waist and 36-inch…
Pictures of Marilyn Monroe Hosts a Press Party Held at Her Home in Los Angeles in 1956 – C1
These vintage photos of Marilyn Monroe hosting a press party held at her home in Los Angeles taken by Earl Leaf on March 3, 1956. Photos Of Marilyn Monroe Hosts A Press Party Held At Her Home In Los Angeles In…
Behind the Scenes Photos of Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell on the Set of “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (1953) – C1
For sheer, undiluted resonance, few entertainment-industry tropes can match the singular image of Marilyn Monroe informing the world that “diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell on the set of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, 1953 The scene in…
Early Photos of a 24-Year-Old Marilyn Monroe in 1950 – C1
In 1950, LIFE photographer Ed Clark received a call from a friend at 20th Century Fox about “a hot tomato” the studio had just signed: one Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn 1950: 24-year-old …. Marilyn Monroe “She was almost unknown then, so I was…
Photos of Marilyn Monroe and Yves Montand at a Press Party for “Let’s Make Love” in 1960 – C1
Let’s Make Love is a 1960 musical comedy film made by 20th Century Fox in DeLuxe Color and CinemaScope. It was directed by George Cukor and produced by Jerry Wald from a screenplay by Norman Krasna, Hal Kanter, and Arthur Miller….
Rare Photos of Marilyn Monroe Auditioning for a Play at the Players Ring Theatre in Los Angeles, 1950 – C1
In March 1950, Marilyn Monroe attended an audition for roles at the newly formed Players Ring Theater in Los Angeles. She didn’t win any roles at the theater, but she did win a role in The Fireball soon after. Marilyn Monroe auditioning…
Rarely Seen Photographs of ‘Injured’ Marilyn Monroe on Crutches in Canada in the Summer of 1953 – C1
Marilyn Monroe filmed River of No Return in the Canadian Rockies at Alberta’s Bow Valley. It was her first western and during filming she twisted her ankle during a scene in the river, bringing Joe DiMaggio to her side as she hobbled…
Natural Beauty: Some Vintage Snapshots of Marilyn Monroe Without Make-Up – C1
Marilyn Monroe without makeup had a natural beauty that emphasized her gentle features, bright smile, and expressive eyes. Marilyn monroe without makeup beauty Without her signature makeup, her skin was fair and showed her natural complexion, highlighting a softness and…
Pictures of Marlon Brando and Marilyn Monroe Promoting the Actor’s Studio Benefit Which Was Featuring the Film “The Rose Tattoo” (1955) – C1
The Rose Tattoo is a 1955 American film adaptation of the Tennessee Williams play of the same name. It was adapted by Williams and Hal Kanter and directed by Daniel Mann, with stars Anna Magnani, Burt Lancaster, Marisa Pavan and Jo…
Behind the Scenes Photos of Marilyn Monroe During Her Hair and Wardrobe Tests for “How to Marry a Millionaire” (1953) – C1
In How to Marry a Millionaire (1953), Marilyn Monroe starred as Pola Debevoise, a charming and somewhat naive model with a unique quirk—she’s extremely nearsighted but refuses to wear her glasses around men because she believes they make her less attractive. This…