It’s hard to believe that, had she lived, Marilyn Monroe would be in her 89th year!
Director, Billy Wilder once described her as, “Cinderella…without the happy ending.” In just five words, there really is no better way of summing up her life.
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Marilyn Monroe Red Velvet Session Photographs For Sale!
A traveling tour and sale of 21 color separations and the original print of the only fine art nude photography session that Marilyn Monroe ever did is coming, Aug. 5-8, from LimitedRuns. In total, the collection is expected to net several million dollars, and will move on to New York, if unsold.
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Marilyn Monroe’s Grave Marker Breaks All Records…Expected to Sell for $2,000, it Sold For….
…over $200,000!!!
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Marilyn Monroe’s Last Screen Worn Dress Auctioned!
Monroe’s last screen worn dress from her last (incomplete) film, Something’s Got To Give, is up for auction! We all know the prices these pieces bring, no doubt, half a million is a conservative estimate!
http://pagesix.com/2015/06/23/big-hollywood-auction-offers-items-from-marilyn-monroe-and-royals/
Update: The dress sold for $348,000 USD!
See more info on the auction results at the link below…
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Marilyn Monroe’s Gall Bladder Scar…Untouched Bert Stern Photos
Many of the photos in the below link are familiar to Marilyn Monroe fans, but have you seen the untouched versions? A few weeks before photographer, Bert Stern, photographed Monroe for “The Last Sitting,” she had gall bladder surgery. As you will see, the scar in the untouched photos is still very fresh. Marilyn Monroe with a physical imperfection? It’s a rare thought, one that is not often mused in the same sentence.
More Photos HERE
Article HERE
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Marilyn by Magnum – New Book
Article HERE
Pre Order The Book HERE
The below photo might be the one that is being spoken about in the comments section. This was taken much later. Though it does involve a pink scarf 🙂
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The Making of “The Misfits” – In Three Parts
The Misfits has long been one of my favorite films. Though it wasn’t received well by critics or the public upon its release, it has since become a cult classic, partly because it was the final film for both Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe, but mostly because of the cast of characters that were created by Arthur Miller and directed by John Huston. At a cost of a little over $4 million, it was the most expensive black and white film to date.
I’m very excited to announce that Angela Allen, script supervisor on The Misfits, has kindly agreed to be interviewed for my upcoming book on “The Films of Marilyn Monroe”.
I highly recommend the three part video footage of the making of the film below. There was so much drama going on behind the scenes, it was a film unto itself!
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The Infamous “While I’m Still Warm…” Money Clip to Be Auctioned…Along With Lots More Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia From the Estate of Allan “Whitey” Snyder!
Allan “Whitey” Snyder was Marilyn’s longtime makeup artist…he did her post-mortem makeup, but before her death, Marilyn asked “Whitey” to promise her that he’d do her makeup if she died before him. He joked, “Sure, bring the body back while it is still warm and I’ll do it.” Marilyn appreciated the joke so much, she gifted him with a gold Tiffany money clip.
The inscription read: Whitey Dear – While I’m still warm – Marilyn.
Sadly, by early-August of 1962, it was a joking pact that “Whitey” made good on…though he carried out his promise to do Marilyn’s post-mortem makeup, he needed a flask of whiskey to get him through the emotionally traumatic job.
With a starting bid of $3,000 and a sales estimate of $6,000 – $8,000, I have a feeling that this piece will go a lot higher than predicted. As of this writing, it already has a current bid of $4,000 and the auction doesn’t begin until March 31st.
Along with the money clip, there are many photos and letters from Snyder’s estate going under the hammer.
Article About the Auction HERE
Above photo: Snyder applies make up to Marilyn Monroe.
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FREE Admission to a New Marilyn Monroe Exhibit in London – A Spectacular Array of Items!
This looks like a fantastic exhibition of Marilyn Monroe costumes and photographs…and entry is FREE.
It runs until the end of May. If you’re in London, PLEASE go see it and let me know your thoughts.
See below article for more details.
Article HERE
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