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. Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe…
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.” The scene in which she sings those words arrives midway through the classic 1953 comedy, Gentlemen…
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 Monroe “She was almost unknown then, so I was able to spend a…
1953 Beverly Hills Session Sadness: The Last Photographs of Marilyn Monroe Taken by Andre de Dienes – C1
This session was to be the last one between Marilyn Monroe by Andre de Dienes, even though he asked to take photos of her several years later. Marilyn suffered from insomnia throughout her adult life. One night yet again in…
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. Born and raised…
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. Without her signature makeup, her skin was fair and showed her natural complexion, highlighting a softness and vulnerability to her appearance. Her…
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…