Photos of Marilyn Monroe During a Ballet Lesson in Hollywood, 1949 – C1
In the late 1940s, Marilyn Monroe took acting, dancing, and singing lessons (sometimes all in one day) to perfect herself for any role that might come her way. Marilyn Monroe Dancing Ballet These vintage photos of Marilyn Monroe were taken…
Candid Photos of Marilyn Monroe at the Premiere of “Some Like It Hot” at the Lowe’s Capital Theatre in March, 1959 – C1
Some Like It Hot made its debut around the world in March 1959. Premiere’s were held in Chicago (which Marilyn attended) and Memphis on 17th March and then in Washington on the 21st March. But it was the New York premiere…
Stunning Photos of Marilyn Monroe Seductively Applying Chanel No. 5, New York, 1955 – C1
LIFE magazine dedicated its feature story to Marilyn Monroe on April 7, 1952. It was in this issue that the actress’ declaration of love for N°5 perfume was first recorded. When asked, “Marilyn, what do you wear to bed?” Marilyn Monroe…
Amazing 3D Color Photos Captured Marilyn Monroe in Hot Pink at Ray Anthony’s Party, 1952 – C1
Marilyn Monroe arriving by helicopter to a party held in her honor, hosted by orchestra leader Ray Anthony in August 1952. He debuted the song he wrote for her titled “Marilyn.” These amazing color photographs show a 25-year-old Marilyn living…
A Marilyn Monroe’s ID Card, 1954 – C1
Laminated with a black and white photograph of the star in the upper left-side corner, a date of “8 Feb. 1954,” and a typed name of “DiMaggio, Norma Jeane;” Monroe’s signature using this name is penned in blue fountain pen…
Jane Russell Sketching a Portrait of Marilyn Monroe on the Set of ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ (1953) – C1
On the set of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), Marilyn Monroe sat and posed while co-star Jane Russell drawing a portrait of her. When told she was not the star of the film, Marilyn was quoted as saying: “Well, whatever I am, I…
50 Beautiful Photos of Marilyn Monroe (Then Norma Jeane Dougherty) Taken by Richard C. Miller in 1946 – C1
In March and April 1946, a talented photographer Richard C. Miller invited a pin-up girl of the American Armed Forces to pose for him in a photo shoot. He didn’t yet know, though, that his 19-year-old model Norma Jeane Dougherty…
50 Beautiful Photos of Marilyn Monroe (Then Norma Jeane Dougherty) Taken by Richard C. Miller in 1946 – C1
In March and April 1946, a talented photographer Richard C. Miller invited a pin-up girl of the American Armed Forces to pose for him in a photo shoot. He didn’t yet know, though, that his 19-year-old model Norma Jeane Dougherty…
Gorgeous Photos of Marilyn Monroe Taken by Milton H. Greene in 1956 – C1
These risque Marilyn Monroe photographs were taken on the 20th Century Fox studio back lot in Los Angles in 1956. Milton Greene believed in Marilyn’s range as an actress and during this sitting the two took on a number of…
Glamorous Photos of Marilyn Monroe Photographed by Ed Clark in 1950 – C1
Born 1911 in Nashville, Tennessee, American photographer Ed Clark worked primarily for Life magazine. His best remembered work captured a weeping Graham W. Jackson, Sr. playing his accordion as the body of the recently deceased President Franklin D. Roosevelt was being transported…