Treasures from the vault of Joseff of Hollywood - Julien's Auction 11/2017
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Lot 358: MARILYN MONROE WORN EARRINGS AND BOOK
A pair of gold-plated clip-on earrings featuring filigree spheres accented with simulated diamonds. Stamped "sterling patented."
The earrings were worn by Marilyn Monroe in a series of Fox publicity photos shot by staff photographer Frank Powolny, used to promote the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century, 1953). The photoshoot produced legendary images of Monroe wearing the racy gold pleated gown designed by Travilla for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Although the gown was deemed to be too revealing because of its plunging neckline and was cut from the film, Monroe liked it and insisted on wearing it to the 1953 Photoplay Awards ceremony. She also wore it during this photoshoot, together with these earrings, producing some of the most iconic images of Monroe ever captured.
Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000 / Winning bid:$112,500
Accompanied by a copy of Marilyn Monroe: Metamorphosis
(New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 2011).
Lot 483: MARILYN MONROE WORN EARRINGS AND BOOK
A pair of clip-on earrings in stylized ribbon design, accented with simulated pearls.
Worn by Marilyn Monroe in a Fox publicity photo, shot by staff photographer Frank Powolny, used to promote Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century, 1953). The earrings were modified subsequent to use in this photoshoot, with the removal of one section, making them shorter.
Estimate: $50,000 - $75,000 / Winning bid:$81,250 
Accompanied by a copy of Marilyn Monroe: Metamorphosis
(New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 2011). 
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31/12/1952, Tests Costumes pour Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Le 31 décembre 1952, Marilyn Monroe pose pour des 'tests' costumes pour le film Les hommes préfèrent les blondes. Le costumier est William Travilla.
On December, 31, 1952, Marilyn Monroe poses for wardrobe 'tests' for the movie Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. The designer is William Travilla.
- vêtements / wardrobes -
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13/01/1953, Tests Costumes pour Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Le 13 janvier 1953, Marilyn Monroe pose pour des 'tests' costumes pour le film Les hommes préfèrent les blondes. Le costumier est William Travilla.
On January, 13, 1953, Marilyn Monroe poses for wardrobe 'tests' for the movie Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. The designer is William Travilla.
- vêtements / wardrobes - 
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copyright text by GinieLand.
Couples Mythiques 11/04/2018
Couples Mythiques
n°1
pays: France
paru le 11 avril 2018
prix: 3,99 Euros
article: ? page - Marilyn Monroe & Yves Montand
Catalogue "Icons and Idols: Hollywood"- Julien's Auction 11/2017
Catalogue "Icons and Idols: Hollywood" issu de la vente aux enchères organisée le 17 novembre 2017 par Julien's Auction à Hollywood.
Le catalogue de 160 pages -vendu 50 $- présente les lots: 33 lots concernant Marilyn Monroe (en consultation sur julienslive) avec des photographies, divers effets personnels (un manteau de fourrure, des éventails, une table basse, un miroir de poche, une lettre, des chèques, le scénario de Breakfast at Tiffany's, un dossier médical avec des radios...
> Sur le blog - les lots:
Lots Icons and Idols: Hollywood - 11/2017 - Julien's Auction
Icons and Idols: Hollywood - 11/2017 - Julien's Auction
Photographies diverses
Lot 129: VINTAGE PUBLICITY IMAGES
A group of 15 vintage publicity images of Hollywood celebrities including Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Elvis Presley, Betty Grable, Rita Hayworth (whose name has been written on the photograph), and Shirley Temple. Accompanied by an envelope of news clippings and other ephemera primarily related to Monroe.
Estimate: $200 - $400 | Winning Bid: $256 
Lot 130: MARILYN MONROE NEGATIVE, CIRCA 1947
A black and white negative of Marilyn Monroe, believed to have been taken on the Fox Studios back lot set by Joseph Jasgur, circa 1947. Accompanied by a black and white photograph recently printed from this negative.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000 | Winning Bid: $640 
Lot 141: MARILYN MONROE MILTON GREENE SILKSCREEN PRINT
A limited edition silkscreen print of a Milton Greene photograph of Marilyn Monroe, taken during the famed "Black Sitting" photo session in New York in 1956. Printed later. Signed by the artist in pencil lower right, “AP” lower left.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 | Winning Bid: $1,280 
Lot 142: MARILYN MONROE BERT STERN PHOTOGRAPH
A photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken in 1962 by Bert Stern during “The Last Sitting.” The black and white image was printed and signed by the artist in 1994; it is numbered on the photographer's stamp 91/5000. Stern wrote in the lower margin “Marilyn 1962 Bert Stern.”
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 | Winning Bid: $1,600 
Lot 145: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY MANFRED KREINER
A black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by Manfred Kreiner. The image shows Monroe walking onto a photo set and is marked with red pencil. Photographer’s stamp on verso (multiple times) with handwritten notation in red pencil. Accompanied by a small typed message written in German regarding Monroe and this photograph.
Estimate: $600 - $800 | Winning Bid: $448 
Lot 146: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY MANFRED KREINER
A black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by Manfred Kreiner. The image shows Monroe descending an airplane staircase and has been scribbled on in red ink. Photographer’s stamp on verso with handwritten notation in pencil and the words “Kill Kill” in red ink. “Kill” here refers to the fact that Monroe did not want this image published. Accompanied by a small typed message written in German by Kreiner regarding Monroe and this photograph.
Estimate: $600 - $800 | Winning Bid: $640 
Lot 147: MARILYN MONROE ORIGINAL CANDID PHOTOGRAPHS
A group of three original never before seen original color photographs of Marilyn Monroe taken on May 30, 1958, as she exited her apartment at 444 East 57th Street in New York City. Just three days prior, Monroe was photographed by Richard Avedon for Life magazine.
PROVENANCE Lot 755, "Marilyn Monroe Auction," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 | Winning Bid: $1,024 
Lot 156: SOME LIKE IT HOT BEHIND-THE-SCENES SLIDES WITH COPYRIGHT
A group of 23 original color slides taken on the set of Some Like It Hot (United Artists, 1959) sold with copyright to the images. The slides include approximately eight images of Marilyn Monroe and five of Tony Curtis, among others on and around the set of the film, including Coronado Beach.
While the seller confirms that this property is sold with copyright, Julien’s can accept no liability in relation to any matters arising as a result of any imperfection of copyright given.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 | Winning Bid: $1280 
Lot 159: MARILYN MONROE PRINT BY RUSSELL YOUNG (BRITISH, 1959)
A screenprint on paper titled “Marilyn in Korea (Pink + Midori Blue)” by Russell Young, signed by the artist at lower right and numbered 10/50. Additionally marked in pencil on verso in an unknown hand “56105/ 12.”
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 | unsold 
Photographies Bruno Bernard
Lot 134: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY BRUNO BERNARD
A black and white pin-up photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by Bruno Bernard, circa 1946. According to the book Marilyn: Intimate Exposures by Susan Bernard “Marilyn said to Mr. Bernard ‘Can you take some sexy pictures of me?’ and he replied ‘But Norma, you are the girl next door.” Estate signed at lower right and numbered 1/90.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,000 | unsold 
Lot 135: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY BRUNO BERNARD
A black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by Bruno Bernard, circa 1946, titled “Norma Jean Sailor Girl.” This is a seldom seen outtake photograph from a shoot intended for magazine cover images. Estate signed at lower right and numbered 5/50.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,200 | unsold 
Lot 136: MARIYLN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY BRUNO BERNARD
A black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by Bruno Bernard in 1953. This photograph was taken of Monroe backstage at the Hollywood Bowl for an appearance benefiting St. Jude’s. Monroe wore a costume from the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century, 1953). Estate signed at lower right and numbered 6/90.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 | unsold 
Lot 137: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY BRUNO BERNARD
A black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by Bruno Bernard in 1953. This photograph was taken of Monroe backstage at the Hollywood Bowl deciding what message to describe on a guest wall at a charity event benefiting St. Jude’s. This image was never published and comes from a contact sheet of artist’s proofs. Estate signed at lower right and numbered 6/90.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 | Winning Bid: $2,560
Lot 138: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY BRUNO BERNARD
A color photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by Bruno Bernard in 1954. The photograph shows Monroe on the set of The Seven Year Itch (20th Century, 1955) having her makeup applied by Whitey Snyder. According to the book Marilyn: Intimate Exposures by Susan Bernard, Snyder stated that this is the only color photograph of himself and Monroe that he had ever seen. Estate signed at lower right and numbered 5/50.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 | Winning Bid: $1,920 
Lot 139: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY BRUNO BERNARD
A color photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by Bruno Bernard in 1954. The photograph shows Monroe in a screening room at the 20th Century Fox studios wearing her iconic white dress from the film The Seven Year Itch (20th Century, 1955). Estate signed at lower right and numbered 14/50.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,000 | Winning Bid: $3,437.50 
Lot 140: MARILYN MONROE ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH BY BRUNO BERNARD
An original vintage black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by Bruno Bernard on the set of The Seven Year Itch (20th Century, 1955) and signed by Bernard on verso “Bernard of Hollywood.” Housed in a Bernard of Hollywood vintage photograph folder.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000 | unsold 
Vêtements & Accessoires
Lot 143: MARILYN MONROE WORN BLACK COLOBUS COAT
A mid-1940s black colobus coat worn by Marilyn Monroe to the 1948 film premiere of The Emperor Waltz (Paramount, 1948). The coat has broad shoulders, a cordé collar, a satin lining, and a Jerrold's Van Nuys, Calif. label. Although the black colobus is currently on the endangered species list, it was quite fashionable in the 1940s. Monroe wrote in a letter to Grace Goddard dated December 3, 1944, "I found out that its [sic] possible to buy a Gold Coast Monkey Coat. I shall write to you about it later." The coat was gifted from Monroe to Jacquita M. Rigoni (Warren), who was the great-niece to Anne Karger, mother of Monroe's voice coach, Freddie Karger. Monroe had a close relationship with the family, and the coat has remained in their possession. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Jacqui Rigoni detailing the family's relationship to Monroe and the history of the coat.
The monkey species used to make this Marilyn Monroe monkey fur coat is on the Endangered Species list. U.S. Endangered Species Act regulations required by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service impose certain regulations on the sale of this coat. Please read the following carefully:
Please read the following carefully: The Marilyn Monroe monkey fur coat may be sold to a resident of California without requiring a Federal permit. A non-California resident may bid on this coat and if he or she were the winning bidder could apply for a Federal permit to remove the coat from the state of California. Julien’s has been advised that a Federal permit would likely be REFUSED by the governing offices. It is vehemently advised that non-residents of California DO NOT bid on this Marilyn Monroe owned monkey fur coat. If you bid on this lot and are unable to obtain a permit Julien’s has no liability and will be unable to refund you for your purchase.
A California resident who purchases this coat and later moves from California to another state would not be required to obtain a permit if he or she maintained ownership of the coat when changing state of residence. However, the owner would need to make sure there are no state regulations prohibiting the transfer of the coat from one state to another.
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 | Winning Bid: $32,000 
Lot 144: MARILYN MONROE FAN FROM THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL
A vintage lace fan used by Marilyn Monroe in the film The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957). The folding hand fan is used by Monroe in the ballroom scene in the film. The frame and guard are embellished with floral motif carvings embellished with pink, blue, and gold-metallic paint. The accompanying letter from the consignor explains that the fan was gifted by Monroe to William Louis George Le Brun, known as Louis Le Brun in the film industry, who was the Chief Production Accountant for Warner Bros. in the United Kingdom. When Monroe was taken ill while filming, Le Brun, who was responsible for overseeing the distribution of all finances, which involved the insurance and wellbeing of the cast and production team, stayed by her side. As a thank-you, Monroe gave him this fan, or more specifically gave the fan to his wife as an apology for keeping Le Brun from his family. At the time the fan was received several of the fan blades were broken, presumed to be from use during filming. The fan has remained in the possession of the Le Brun family since the gift was made by Monroe.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 | Winning Bid: $10,000 
Lot 149: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE MINI PINECONE TREE GIFTED FROM JOE DIMAGGIO TO MARILYN MONROE
A mini brown wire form holiday tree made of pinecones and other tree items, dusted with glitter. Wrapped in a black tulle base. The tree was purportedly a gift from Joe DiMaggio to Marilyn Monroe one Christmas when he discovered that she did not have a tree to celebrate the holidays.
Height, 23 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 246, "Marilyn Monroe: Property from The Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17-19, 2016
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 | Winning Bid: $7,500 
Lot 150: MARILYN MONROE ROCOCO STYLE COFFEE TABLE
A carved wood coffee table with canted edges and inset parchment top.
PROVENANCE Lot 558, "Marilyn Monroe: Property from The Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17-19, 2016
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 | Winning Bid: $2,880 
Lot 151: MARILYN MONROE FLOWER SWAG
Gold tone wirework floral wall ornament, with enameled blue and purple flowers formed from Australian pennies dated 1942. Two leaves and one flower detached.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 456, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27-28, 1999
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 | unsold 
Lot 153: MARILYN MONROE MIRROR
A small handheld sterling silver mirror accompanied by a handwritten note reading in full on the recto: “11/1/00/ This make-up mirror was owned/ by Marilyn Monroe. It was left in/ her 57 St Apart-/ ment when she/ moved to California./ The super of/ the building/ ”liberated” it.’ Hopefully, you/ will find a good/ home for it!/ Thanks./ Terry Seymour (212) 777-0157” as well as “Mrs. S:/ will write thank you/ letter when donate it”; on the verso is “Super’s daughter used it/ a few years. T. Seymour/ in real estate, were (sic)/ selling MM apartment a few/ years ago./ Super gave it to her./ Super said/ MM bought it in/ London, used it/ a lot at home./ I thanked her and said/ you would like to/ donate it to Hollygrove.”
Approximate diameter, 7 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 224, “Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 | Winning Bid: $1,920 
Lot 154: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE ABSTRACT PARCEL GILT FAN
A folding paper Japanese hand fan with abstract parcel gilt decoration.
15 1/2 by 24 1/2 by 2 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 244, "Marilyn Monroe: Property from The Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17-19, 2016
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 | Winning Bid: $1,024 
Documents papiers
Lot 131: MARILYN MONROE RECEIVED LETTER FROM UNCLE ART
A double-sided two-page letter written to Marilyn Monroe from "Uncle Art," who was a relative of Monroe's foster mother, Grace Goddard. The letter reads in part "So glad you are making satisfactory progress in school. I advise that you be particularly diligent in the cultural subjects...sad is the fate of the young woman who has not the ambition to so model and mold her language and conduct as to have [illegible] herself to the point where she can mingle with cultured people inconspicuously." The letter is written on International Correspondence Schools of Scranton, Pennsylvania, stationery, undated and signed "Devotedly Yours, Uncle Art."
PROVENANCE Sotheby’s Parke-Bernet, Sale number 94, October 21, 1973
Estimate: $500 - $1,000 | Winning Bid: $640 
Lot 133: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED CHECK TO JAX
A Marilyn Monroe completed and signed Jax counter check in the amount of $63.83; address is listed as the Beverly Carlton Hotel. Monroe did not fill in the date; the check is stamped on verso May 12, 1952.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000 | Winning Bid: $640 
Lot 148: MARILYN MONROE 1954 SIGNED CHECK
A counter check fully completed and signed by Marilyn Monroe. The check is dated October 11, 1954, to The Christian Community in the amount of $50.00. On October 6, 1954, Monroe announced her separation from then-husband Joe DiMaggio.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 | Winning Bid: $4,480 
Lot 152: MARILYN MONROE SKIN CARE REGIME INSTRUCTIONS
A typed instruction sheet dated June 11, 1958, for Marilyn Monroe’s skin care regime from the Erno Laszlo Institute. The instructions are for morning care of skin, evening “ ’if’ dressing” for formal occasions, and in the evening before retiring. The sheet also includes a list of foods not to eat.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 334, "Marilyn Monroe: Property from The Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17-19, 2016
Estimate: $400 - $600 | Winning Bid: $3,840 
Lot 155: MARILYN MONROE BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S SCRIPT AND REPORT
A clean copy of the screenplay for Breakfast at Tiffany's written by George Axelrod and dated July 9, 1959. Monroe was considering the part, and she sought the opinions of her professional team including the Strasbergs, her husband, and management team. The script is accompanied by a single-page, typed "report" dated September 23, 1959, which also has the name "Parone" typed to the left of the date. Literary luminary Edward Parone was at the time running Monroe's production company and most likely is the one who wrote this single-page, scathing review of the script, leading with the simple sentence, "I think not." It goes on to criticize the screenplay, determining, "I can see Marilyn playing a part like Holly and even giving this present one all the elan it badly needs, but I don't feel she should play it: it lacks insight and warmth and reality and importance." It has been long reported that Monroe declined the part upon the advice of Lee Strasberg, but this document provides further evidence that other people in her inner circle advised her not to take the role. Together with a four-page shooting schedule for November 4, 1960, for the film.
PROVENANCE Lot 441, "Marilyn Monroe: Property from The Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17-19, 2016
Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000 | Winning Bid: $12,500 
Lot 160: JOHN F. KENNEDY 1962 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION PROGRAM
A program from President John F. Kennedy's birthday celebration at Madison Square Garden, New York, in 1962. The program, with "Happy Birthday Mr. President" and an image of Kennedy on the cover, lists the entertainers of the evening: Marilyn Monroe - who sang her now-famous rendition of "Happy Birthday" to Kennedy, Ella Fitzgerald, Maria Callas, Henry Fonda, Peggy Lee, and Danny Kaye, among others.
Estimate: $600 - $800 | Winning Bid: $1,600 
Medical
Lot 157: MARILYN MONROE PELVIC X-RAY
A Marilyn Monroe pelvic X-ray dated November 9, 1954. Information ghost printed in the upper right of the X-ray reads "Cedars of Lebanon Hospital/ Drs. E. Freedman and S. Finck/ Name Di Maggio, Mrs. Marilyn/ No. 50612 Date 11-9-54/ Ref. By Dr. L. Krohn." Dr. Leon Krohn was Monroe’s gynecologist.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 | Winning Bid: $3,840 
Lot 158: MARILYN MONROE MEDICAL FILE
A medical file pertaining to cosmetic surgery performed on Marilyn Monroe. The file includes facial X-rays and doctors' notes from the office of Dr. Michael Gurdin, M.D., and the X-ray office of Drs. Conti and Steinberg. Dr. Gurdin's chart on Monroe begins on July 14, 1958, and lists the patient as Marilyn Miller with addresses in New York and Los Angeles. The chief complaint listed is "chin deformity" and goes on to give a medical history that begins in 1950 and ends in 1962. Listed are a 1956 bout of neutropenia in England; 1957 ectopic pregnancy in New York; and 1950 cartilage implant in chin that the doctor observed had slowly begun to dissolve. Those with knowledge of the implant procedure have explained that this was done in association with a tip rhinoplasty, a procedure involving the tip of Monroe's nose only, not the bones. The last entry is dated June 7, 1962, and reports a fall at between 2 and 3 a.m. resulting in swelling and tenderness of the nose. Monroe was brought to Dr. Gurdin by her psychoanalyst, Dr. Ralph Greenson. Monroe was referred to Drs. Conti and Steinberg for X-rays. For her visit to the radiologists she was given the alias "Miss Joan Newman," and that name appears on the paperwork with Monroe's Brentwood home address. Six X-rays are in the folder: a frontal facial bones X-ray; a smaller X-ray that is a composite of the right and left sides of her nasal bones; and four small dental X-rays into the roof of Monroe's mouth, looking upward toward the nasal bones. The conclusion, written by Dr. Conti and dated June 7, 1962, is that there was no damage to Monroe's nose due to her fall. A more recent evaluation of the X-rays indicates a very minute hairline fracture of this bone. Monroe had turned 36 less than a week earlier. On June 8, the following day, Monroe was fired from the film Something's Got to Give (20th Century Fox, 1962).
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 | unsold 
Presse
Lot 132: PLAYBOY MAGAZINE FIRST ISSUE SIGNED BY HUGH HEFNER
An original first issue of Playboy magazine (HMH Publishing, 1953) featuring Marilyn Monroe on the cover and signed by Hugh Hefner. The magazine, which launched in December 1953, sold for 50 cents a copy. Housed in a protective plastic case.
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 | Winning Bid: $12,800 
Art
Lot 198: AL HIRSCHFELD ABE HIRSCHFELD PRINT
A print of Al Hirschfeld’s "Abe Hirschfeld and Friends" caricature commissioned by Abe Hirschfeld in 1988. The image shows Abe surrounded by Shirley MacLaine, Luciano Pavarotti, Michael Jackson, Jackie Mason, Anthony Quinn, Donald Trump, Barbra Streisand, Carol Channing, Jackie Onassis, Jackie Gleason, Elvis Presley, and Marilyn Monroe. With a faded inscription that reads "To Mary [illegible] With appreciation from all of us Abe Hirschfeld."
Estimate: $100 - $300 | Winning Bid: $1,600
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Doc - Robert Mitchum, le mauvais garçon d'Hollywood
Robert Mitchum, le mauvais garçon d'Hollywood
Année: 2017
Réalisation: Stéphane Benhamou
Pays: France, Arte / Lobster
Durée: 55 min
Par son naturel, le "bad boy" Robert Mitchum a conquis le public et les plus grands cinéastes, d'Otto Preminger à Vincente Minnelli en passant par Howard Hawks. Sans occulter ses frasques, ce séduisant portrait dévoile la sensibilité que l'acteur dissimulait sous sa désinvolture.
Retranscription des passages liés à Marilyn Monroe:
(à 08 min) - En mars 1940, il se marie avec Dorothy qui l'a rejoint à Los Angeles. Elle tombe enceinte, et Mitchum doit abandonner ses petits boulots et le théâtre pour trouver un emploi stable. Il est embauché à l'usine Lockheed. L'Amérique vient d'entrer en guerre et les candences sont infernales sur les chaînes de fabrication de bombardiers. Il se lie avec un collègue, Jim Dougherty, tout juste marié à une jolie fille d'à peine 16 ans, Norma Jeane Baker. Ils sont loin d'imaginer, eux, les enfants de la crise qui peinent à boucler leurs fins de mois, qu'ils se retrouveront stars, douze ans plus tard, sur "Rivière sans retour".
(à 16 min) - Il préfère les soirées plus intimes. Comme celle où il est invité chez la jeune comédienne Lila Leeds. La soirée est brutalement interrompu par la police de Los Angeles, qui surprend les invités en train de fumer de la marijuana. Michum est embarqué dans une voiture de police. Et, chose étrange, la presse se bouscule déjà au commissariat où on le ramène avec les autres invités. Tout cela ressemble tellement à l'un de ces films noirs que Mitchum déclare aussitôt au Los Angeles Times qu'une arrestation pour usage de drogue, ça ruine une carrière. Il en a tellement tourné des histoires comme celle-ci où un soit-disant mauvais garçon paie pour les fautes des autres, qu'il est certain de l'issue de cette sale affaire. Son producteur et patron, Howard Hughes, est appelé au milieu de la nuit. On l'informe que sa jeune vedette risque jusqu'à six ans de prison. Il n'a pas échappé au procureur que Mitchum a déjà été condamné. Peu importe qu'il l'ait été seulement pour vagabondage quand il avait 16 ans. Hugues engage aussitôt le meilleur avocat de la ville, Jerry Giesler. Michum ne se fait guère d'illusion sur son sort. Au greffier, qui lui demande son métier, il répond "ancien acteur". Lors de son procès en février 1949, son avocat prouve qu'il a été victime d'une sombre histoire de chantage. Le juge accorde les circonstances atténuantes et Mitchum et Leeds sont condamnés à 60 jours de prison. Pour Lila Leeds, qui n'a encore qu'un statut de starlette, sa carrière va s'arrêter là. Et le film qu'elle tourne très rapidement pour raconter cette histoire sera son dernier.
(à 27 min) - Ceux qui travaillent avec lui savent très bien qu'il n'y a rien à gagner à le provoquer. Le réalisateur Otto Preminger va l'apprendre à ses dépends sur le tournage de "Un si doux visage". Mitchum doit donner une gifle à Jean Simmons, pour la sortir de sa torpeur. Mais Preminger ne trouve pas la scène assez convaincante. Il la fait refaire plusieurs fois. Il exige que Mitchum donne une gifle plus forte, et, encore plus forte, jusqu'au moment où Mitchum s'avance vers Preminger et lui envoie une énorme claque en lui demandant: "Et comme ça, c'est assez fort ?".
(...) Après avoir été giflé, Preminger demande à Howard Hugues le renvoie de Mitchum, qu'il n'obtient pas. Cela n'empêche pas de réclamer Mitchum pour son film suivant, une super production en technicolor. Michum retrouve une vieille connaissance, celle qu'on appelle maintenant Marilyn Monroe. Malgré son air indifférent, Mitchum est un partenaire précieux. Il dissuade sa vieille copine Marilyn de suivre les conseils de sa répétitrice. Juste avant de tourner, il lui donne une claque dans le dos et lui demande d'abandonner ses airs affectés de grande tragédienne. Des airs qu'elle ne prend jamais quand elle se retrouve en famille chez les Mitchum.
Christopher Michum, fils de Robert Mitchum: "Je me souviens du jour où je l'ai rencontré à Mandeville, ils tournaient "La rivière sans retour". J'étais assis devant la cheminée, dans le salon, sur un petit banc haut comme ça, recouvert de tapisserie rembourrée. J'étais là, en plein hiver, à me réchauffer le dos au coin du feu. Je devais avoir dans les 10 ans. Elle est entrée, elle s'est retournée, et elle a relevé sa robe pour se réchauffer le postérieur au coin du feu. Et moi, j'étais là, à regarder... (rire). Arrive mon père, qui lui demande: "Tu as fait connaissance avec mon fils ? Là, elle se retourne, et elle me dis: "Bonjour, je m'appelle Norma Jeane." Apparemment, elle ne m'avait pas vu. Mais ça ne l'a pas troublée du tout. Ce premier contact m'a fait forte impression. Voilà comment j'ai rencontré Marilyn Monroe ! (rire)."
Carrie Mitchum, petite-fille de Robert Mitchum: "Je crois que les grandes amitiés que Bob a tissé, pas seulement avec des actrices, mais aussi avec des acteurs, d'autres hommes, était basé sur une compréhension réciproque de leur histoire. C'est une génération qui a survécu à la Dépression, à la pauvreté, à la dureté du quotidien. Ils étaient liés par cette expérience de la survie. Ils savaient tous parfaitement d'où ils venaient. Et ils ne voulaient pas retourner en arrière".
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21/05/1952, Tests Costumes et Maquillage pour Niagara
Le 21 mai 1952, Marilyn Monroe pose pour des 'tests' costumes pour le film Niagara. La costumière est Dorothy Jeakins.
On May, 25, 1952, Marilyn Monroe poses for wardrobe 'tests' for the movie Niagara. The designer is Dorothy Jeakins.
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- maquillage et coiffure / make up and hairdress - 
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TV - Robert Mitchum, le mauvais garçon d'Hollywood
Dimanche 22 avril 2018 - 22h50 - Arte
Rediffusion: Jeudi 10 mai 2018 - 15h10
Disponible en Vidéo à la demande
du 22/04/2018 au 28/04/2018
Documentaire: Robert Mitchum,
le mauvais garçon d'Hollywood
Réalisation: Stéphane Benhamou
Pays: France
Année: 2017
Durée: 55 min
Par son naturel, le "bad boy" Robert Mitchum a conquis le public et les plus grands cinéastes, d'Otto Preminger à Vincente Minnelli en passant par Howard Hawks. Sans occulter ses frasques, ce séduisant portrait dévoile la sensibilité que l'acteur dissimulait sous sa désinvolture.
Né en 1917 dans le Connecticut, Robert Mitchum subit de plein fouet la Grande Dépression. À 11 ans, il quitte un foyer qui n'a plus de quoi le nourrir. Après quelque temps passé chez ses grands-parents et une arrestation pour vagabondage, il rejoint la cohorte des hobos, ces errants en quête de jobs ou de combines. Cette jeunesse à la dure lui forgera le caractère et les muscles. Elle lui donnera aussi le désir d'un ancrage familial. En 1940, il épouse Dorothy, et leur union résistera à toutes ses infidélités.
"Jane Russell mâle"
Dès ses débuts, Robert Mitchum joue avec un naturel remarquable, à contre-courant de la vogue Actors Studio. Sa carrure, son flegme, son ironie en font un sex-symbol, le "Jane Russell mâle". Mais le jour où la police le coince en train de fumer de l'herbe, il se croit fini. Le patron de la RKO, Howard Hugues, dégaine alors une campagne de communication montrant Mitchum purgeant humblement sa peine. L'amour du public, acquis à la cause de ce mauvais garçon, fait le reste. L'acteur enchaîne les tournages avec les plus grands cinéastes, de Minnelli à Preminger (à qui il mettra une claque !). Sertie d'extraits de films, de témoignages et d'archives personnelles, cette plaisante biographie ne ruine pas la mauvaise (et savoureuse) réputation de l'acteur. Elle rappelle ses frasques, ses multiples liaisons (avec Ava Gardner et Shirley MacLaine, entre autres), sa rétivité aux mondanités, et ressuscite le franc-parler réjouissant qui le vit déclarer devant la commission aux activités antiaméricaines, en plein maccarthysme, qu'il répugnait à converser "avec des gens avec lesquels il n'irait pas boire des coups". Mais ce portrait dévoile aussi l'émotivité cachée derrière la façade de dur à cuire. Le touchant témoignage de son fils, Christopher Mitchum, révèle le père sensible et aimant que fut l'acteur. On apprend aussi que, malgré ses dénégations, Mitchum prenait son métier à cœur. L'échec des chefs-d'œuvre La nuit du chasseur et La fille de Ryan, réévalués longtemps après, minèrent ce faux cynique, qui prétendait faire du cinéma "pour le fric".
