2017

TV - Robert Mitchum, le mauvais garçon d'Hollywood

 Dimanche 26 février 2023 - 22h25 - Arte
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Documentaire:  Robert Mitchum,
le mauvais garçon d'Hollywood

Réalisation: Stéphane Benhamou
Pays: France
Année: 2017
Durée: 52 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".

- déjà diffusé en 2018 -
> Blog: Doc - Robert Mitchum, le mauvais garçon d'Hollywood

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Clin d'oeil à Marilyn dans "Feud"

Les clins d'oeils à Marilyn dans les Séries
The references to Marilyn in the television series

   - Feud  -

"Feud" est une série dont la saison 1 intitulée "Bette and Joan" (la seule et unique saison - en 2017, en 8 épisodes) relate la rivalité entre les actrices Joan Crawford (interprétée par Jessica Lange) et Bette Davis (jouée par Susan Sarandon) pendant le tournage du film "Qu'est-il arrivé à Baby Jane ?" en 1962; un fait relate notamment la jalousie de Joan Crawford envers Marilyn Monroe. Si la série présente l'histoire en 1961 lors de la cérémonie des Golden Globes qui sacre Marilyn Monroe pour coller au scénario, la vraie histoire se passe en fait en 1953 pendant la remise du prix Photoplay à Marilyn Monroe (voir sur le blog l'article 09/02/1953, Beverly Hills Hotel - Marilyn reçoit le prix Photoplay).

"Feud" is a series whose season 1 entitled "Bette and Joan" (the one and only season - in 2017, in 8 episodes) relates the rivalry between the actresses Joan Crawford (played by Jessica Lange) and Bette Davis (played by Susan Sarandon) during the shooting of the movie "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane ?" in 1962; one fact relates in particular the jealousy of Joan Crawford towards Marilyn Monroe. If the series presents the story in 1961 during the Golden Globes ceremony which crowns Marilyn Monroe to stick to the screenplay, the real story actually takes place in 1953 during the ceremony of Photoplay awarded to Marilyn Monroe (see on the blog the article 09/02/1953, Beverly Hills Hotel - Marilyn reçoit le prix Photoplay).

- extrait 1 - Episode 1 - Joan Crawford & Marilyn Monroe -
Dans la série, Crawford assiste à la soirée des Golden Globes de 1961
En réalité, Crawford assiste à la cérémonie Photoplay de 1953
In the series, Crawford is in the audience at the 1961 Golden Globes ceremony
In reality, Crawford attends the 1953 Photoplay ceremony

- extrait 2 - Joan Crawford & Hedda Hopper -
Dans la série, Crawford parle de Marilyn à la journaliste Hedda Hopper
Dans la réalité, Crawford s'est adressée au journaliste Bob Thomas
In the series, Crawford talks about Marilyn to journalist Hedda Hopper
In reality, Crawford spoke to journalist Bob Thomas

Série: Feud
Saison 1, 8 épisodes - Bette and Joan
Année: 2017
Pays: USA
Réalisateur: Ryan Murphy
Genre: anthology
Distribution: Jessica Lange (Joan Crawford), Susan Sarandon (Bette Davis), Judy Davis (Hedda Hopper), Stanley Tucci (Jack Warner), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Olivia de Havilland), Kathy Bates (Joan Blondell)...
L'histoire: En 1961, Joan Crawford, 57 ans, n'a pas tourné depuis trois ans, ses jours de gloire s'éloignent peu à peu et elle assiste à l'avénement d'une nouvelle génération d 'actrices (comme Marilyn Monroe). Veuve, en difficulté financières, elle décide de prendre en main son avenir: elle met la main sur "Qu'est-il arrivé à Baby Jane ?", un roman de Henry Farrell, et demande à Robert Aldrich – lui aussi en quête d'un film de qualité – de réaliser son adaptation. Et, idée dangereusement géniale, de proposer à Bette Davis, sa plus grande rivale, de partager l'affiche avec elle. Davis, autre vedette du Hollywood des années 1930, de quatre ans sa cadette, a échouée à relancer sa carrière à Broadway. Elle accepte donc, bien décidée à surpasser Crawford…
Pour info: Le rôle de Marilyn Monroe, aperçue furtivement dans la série, est joué par l'actrice Alisha Soper.

- Alisha Soper joue Marilyn Monroe -
  
   

Series: Feud
Season 1, 8 episodes - Bette and Joan
Year: 2017
Country: USA
Director: Ryan Murphy
Genre: anthology
Cast: Jessica Lange (Joan Crawford), Susan Sarandon (Bette Davis), Judy Davis (Hedda Hopper), Stanley Tucci (Jack Warner), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Olivia de Havilland), Kathy Bates (Joan Blondell) ...
The story: In 1961, Joan Crawford, 57, has not making movies for three years, her glory days are slowly fading away and she witnesses the advent of a new generation of actresses (like Marilyn Monroe). Widowed, in financial difficulties, she decides to take charge of her future: she gets her hands on "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?", a novel by Henry Farrell, and asks to Robert Aldrich - also in search of a quality film - to realize its adaptation. And, dangerously brilliant idea, to propose to Bette Davis, her biggest rival, to share the cast with her. Davis, another Hollywood star of the 1930s, four years younger, failed to revive her Broadway career. So she accepts, determined to surpass Crawford ...
For info: The role of Marilyn Monroe, glimpsed in the series, is played by actress Alisha Soper.

Sur le web
- en ligne: article "...the real fight between Crawford / Monroe..." sur Vanity Fair
- présentation de la série sur wikipedia.fr

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Figurines Marilyn Monroe - Star Ace Toys 1/6 Scale Action

Figurines de collection articulées
Echelle 1/6
Dimensions: 5.08 x 2.54 x 27.94 cm
Poids: 737 grammes

Prix moyen: 260 à 300 €

MILITARY OUTFIT
- Date: 2019 -

Vêtements: T-Shirt noir, pantalon marron,
écharpe blanche, blouson de pilote, chaussures boots marron
Accessoires: miroir avec fard à paupières, mascara,
rouge à lèvres, reproduction carte Corée

GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDS
Pink Dress Version
- Date: 2017 -

Vêtements: Robe rose, ceinture, gants, culotte,
fourreau blanc, chaussures à talons hauts
Accessoires: fourreau, éventail,
boucles d'oreilles, collier, 2 bracelets

GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDS
Gold Dress Version
- Date: 2016 -

Vêtements: robe lamé or, une culotte, chaussures à talons hauts
Accessoires: éventail, miroir avec fard à paupières,
rouge à lèvres, mascara, boucles d'oreilles

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Catalogue Entertainment & Music Memorabilia - Heritage Auctions - 11/2017

   Vente aux enchères 'Entertainment & Music Memorabilia' du 11 novembre 2017 par Heritage Auctions à Dallas aux Etats-Unis.
'Entertainment & Music Memorabilia' Auction on November 11, 2017 by Heritage Auctions in Dallas, USA.

La vente aux enchères est consacrée au cinéma et à la musique, avec 30 lots concernant Marilyn Monroe (plusieurs photographies rares prises par Jean Howard, des photos prises en Corée, une attestation de nomination d'award, des factures et chèques, autographes...); les lots avec leur description sont en consultation libre sur entertainment.ha.com .
The auction is devoted to cinema and music, with 30 lots concerning Marilyn Monroe (several rare photographs taken by Jean Howard, photos taken in Korea, a certificate of nomination of award, invoices and checks, autographs... ); the lots with their description are in free consultation on entertainment.ha.com

Possibilité de commander le catalogue en ligne pour la somme de 25 dollars
Ability to order the catalog on the website for $ 25

> Sur le blog - les lots:

  Lots Entertainment & Music Memorabilia

Lots Entertainment & Music Memorabilia - Heritage Auctions - 11/2017

Lots sur Marilyn Monroe des enchères
'Entertainment & Music Memorabilia'
organisées le 11 novembre 2017
par Heritage Auctions à Dallas aux Etats-Unis.

Lot 89001: A Marilyn Monroe Unusual Inscribed 'Frame Glass' to Arthur Miller, Circa 1960.
A black and white photograph of the star circa 1956, looking wistful, housed in a black wooden frame with the glass signed by her in red wax pencil "I know when / I am not there / for you -- !!!" with her added line marks below forming what look like "X's" or "M's" or both but hard to decipher; consigned directly by the daughters of Aaron Frosch [Monroe's attorney] who said that when their father was handling MM's divorce from Arthur Miller, she gave Frosch a number of items she didn't want anymore, including this photograph which she evidently inscribed to Miller as an apology; interestingly, MM wrote this note with a colored wax pencil, the same kind she used to cross out images of herself on contact sheets that she didn't like; also intriguing to speculate about the photograph itself: it was likely a favorite of hers or Miller's and it was probably hanging somewhere in the couple's home where MM knew Miller would see her message on it. (Please note the inscription has changed to an orangish color and it's faded due to age.)
Matted and framed: 14 1/2" x 12"
   

Lot 89002: A Marilyn Monroe Signed Document, 1952.
Two pages, typed, first page is on Twentieth Century Fox letterhead, dated "June 5, 1952," an eight paragraph agreement outlining the tedious details of the star's payment schedule at the studio, signed by her on the second page in blue fountain pen ink "Marilyn Monroe;" matted and framed in a pretty display featuring a black and white image of MM above brass-like plaques relaying general information about her.
Document only: 10" x 8"; Overall piece: 24" x 34"

Lot 89003: A Marilyn Monroe Signed Waiver, 1957.
One page, typed, dated "July 24, 1957," short document outlining how a meeting of Marilyn Monroe Productions was to be held at an office on Madison Avenue in NYC, signed by the star in blue foutain pen ink in the lower right corner "Marilyn Monroe" along with the signatures of two of her business associates; matted and framed next to three MM collectibles: a plastic "Marilyn Monroe Drawing Aid" (with its original backing), a piece of "Marilyn's Bedsheet!" with its original packaging, and a pocket knife featuring her 'Golden Dreams' nude image (but reversed); included with a LOA from JSA Authentication.
Document only: 10 1/2" x 8"; Whole display: 19" x 26 1/2"
     

Lot 89004: A Marilyn Monroe (and Others) Signed Autograph Book Page, 1956.
Brownish-red leather cover, inside pastel pages inscribed in various colors of fountain pen or ballpoint ink (some to "Henry") by stars including Marilyn Monroe who signed in blue ballpoint ink and added "Warmest Regards" and (in alphabetical order): Ray Bolger, Bing Crosby, Xavier Cugat, Edward Duke of Windsor (who added "March 23rd 1956"), Hedda Hopper, President Herbert Hoover, Frank Sinatra, and President Harry Truman, among a few others who are illegible.
4 1/2" x 5" 
 
 
      

Lot 89005: A Marilyn Monroe Signed Program from the 'April in Paris Ball,' 1957.
Oversized, 15 pages filled with great 'of the era' advertisements plus text about the gala that the star attended with her husband [Arthur Miller] as did JFK, Jackie, and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor among other luminaries; signed in pencil upside down on the front cover "Marilyn Monroe Miller;" included with an undated handwritten note from a "Beverly Heath" who writes in part "Mrs. Marilyn Monroe Miller / autographed the evening's program which / I also attended / ...At the time I was a 'Rockette' at Radio City Music Hall / ...As I recall, Marilyn was / wearing a quite revealing (for the time) / low cut black sequined dress;" further included is a LOA from PSA/DNA. (Please note MMM's signature is somewhat faded now as it was written in pencil and the program is somewhat dog-eared and creased.)
14" x 11"
   

Lot 89006: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Business Documents, 1950s.
Five total including:
1) an invoice from 'Hearst Metrotone News,' addressed to "Marilyn Monroe Productions," dated "November 21, 1956," in the amount of "$257.50" for "Coverage of arrival of Marilyn Monroe and Arthur / Miller at Idlewild Airport;"
2) a paycheck stub from 'Twentieth Century Fox,' dated "12-12-59," for "services of Marilyn Monroe;"
3) an invoice from 'The Waldorf-Astoria,' addressed to "Monroe Miss Marilyn," dated "Apr 19-25, 1955," outlining charges to her hotel room totaling "$75.80,"
4) a paycheck stub from 'Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc.,' noting the gross earnings of "$7,142.86,"
and 5) a bank statement from 'Colonial Trust Company,' addressed to "Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc.," dated "Sept 1-27, 1957," showing the various balances for the month;
all originally from the star's personal files.
11" x 8 1/2" and smaller
  

Lot 89007: A Marilyn Monroe-Related Group of Documents, 1955-1956.
Three total including:
1) an invoice addressed to "Mlle. Marilyn Monroe / Hotel Waldorf-Astoria / Park Avenue / New York City" from 'Signorina Eugenia Inc.,' dated "June 29, 1955," in the amount of "$39.14 for special order shoes;"
2) a check from 'Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc.,' dated "July 14, 1955," to the shoemaker, interestingly signed in black fountain pen ink in the lower right corner "Milton H. Greene" [her short-lived business partner in MMP, Inc.];
and 3) another check from MMP, Inc., dated "Feb 3, 1956," written out to MM in the amount of "$404.30," also signed by Greene in blue ballpoint ink. (Please note there is a small hole in the upper center of the invoice and its original fold marks are still evident.)
11" x 8 1/2"
   

Lot 89008: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Likely Never-Before-Seen Black and White Photographs from Korea, 1954.
Twenty total, all original prints with a glossy finish, all shot by one of the official Army photographers who had close access to the star; including: three that show MM wearing pants, a bomber jacket, and combat boots; seven that show MM in a black turtleneck, pants, and combat boots surrounded by others in the mess hall; three that show MM in a houndstooth-like print dress; six that show MM on stage wearing a sequined dress with spaghetti straps as she sings for the soldiers; and one that shows the outdoor stage and the audience before MM appears (so MM is not in this shot); though these images are all similar to many others we've seen before, these exact ones have never been viewed by the public before; consigned by the family of soldier who shot them 63 years ago.
5" x 4"
 
 

Lot 89009: A Marilyn Monroe Pair of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, Circa 1952.
Both original prints with a semi-gloss finish, both on double-weight paper, both depicting the star in a sultry pose as she wears a spaghetti-strapped top with a dark-colored over-blouse, both stamped twice on the verso "Photograph / by / Jean Howard" -- Howard being the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note both negatives, which are not included, appear to have been scratched or dusty when the photographs were printed.)
13" x 9"
  

Lot 89010: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, Circa 1952.
All original prints with a semi-gloss finish, all on double-weight paper, all depicting the star looking happy as she smiles (two are identical but printed differently), all stamped twice on the verso "Photograph / by / Jean Howard" -- Howard being the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note both negatives, which are not included, appear to have been scratched or dusty when the photographs were printed.)
13" x 10"
  

Lot 89011: A Marilyn Monroe Pair of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, 1953.
Both original prints, both with a glossy finish, one depicting MM alone on the set of her 1953 20th Century Fox film, "How To Marry A Millionaire;" one showing her deep in discussion with director Jean Negulesco; both shot by Jean Howard -- the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note both negatives, which are not included, appear to have been scratched or dusty when the photographs were printed; image with MM and JN has wrinkling in the lower left corner.)
10" x 8"
   

Lot 89012: A Marilyn Monroe Pair of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, 1953.
Both original prints with a glossy finish, both depicting MM and co-star Lauren Bacall on the set of their 1953 20th Century Fox film, "How To Marry A Millionaire," both shot by Jean Howard -- the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece.
10" x 8"
   

Lot 89013: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, 1953.
Four total, all original prints with a glossy finish; three depicting MM and director Jean Negulesco on the set of their 1953 20th Century Fox film, "How To Marry A Millionaire;" one showing just MM alone; all shot by Jean Howard -- the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note two negatives, which are not included, appear to have been scratched or dusty when the photographs were printed.)
8" x 10"
    

Lot 89014: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Sepia Photographs by Jean Howard, 1953.
Three total, all original prints with a matte finish, all on double weight paper, all depicting MM and co-stars Lauren Bacall and Betty Grable in outtake shots from the very well-known set of their 1953 20th Century Fox film, "How To Marry A Millionaire," all stamped on the verso "Photograph by / Jean Howard," one further stamped "Photograph by / Jean Howard" and "Copyright / Jean Howard" in different ink -- Howard being the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece.
9 1/2" x 7 1/2"
    

Lot 89015: A Marilyn Monroe Pair of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, 1953.
Both original prints, one with a glossy finish, one with a semi-gloss finish, both depicting MM with her co-stars [Betty Grable, Lauren Bacall, and extras] from the 1953 20th Century Fox film, "How To Marry A Millionaire," both stamped twice on the verso "Photograph by / Jean Howard," one further stamped "Copyright / Jean Howard" -- Howard being the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note both show slight creases and dents in raking light; the horizontal image has further wrinkling on the upper right margin.)
13" x 10"
  

Lot 89016: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, 1953.
Five total, all original prints with a glossy finish, all depicting MM and co-star William Powell on the set of their 1953 20th Century Fox film, "How To Marry A Millionaire," all shot by Jean Howard -- the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note the negatives, which are not included, appear to have been scratched or dusty when the photographs were printed; four have slight paper loss in the corners but main images are not affected.)
8" x 10"
   

Lot 89017: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, 1953.
Five total, all original prints with a glossy finish, all depicting MM and co-stars Lauren Bacall and William Powell on the set of their 1953 20th Century Fox film, "How To Marry A Millionaire," all shot by Jean Howard -- the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note the negatives, which are not included, appear to have been scratched or dusty when the photographs were printed.)
8" x 10"
   

Lot 89018: A Marilyn Monroe Rare Group of Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, 1953. Four total, all original prints with a glossy finish, all depicting MM, Lauren Bacall, and William Powell on the set of their 1953 20th Century Fox film, "How To Marry A Millionaire," all shot by Jean Howard -- the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note the negatives, which are not included, appear to have been scratched or dusty when the photographs were printed.)
8" x 10"
  

Lot 89019: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, 1953. Seven total, all original prints with a glossy finish, all depicting MM and co-stars William Powell and Lauren Bacall (with one also showing director Jean Negulesco) on the set of their 1953 20th Century Fox film, "How To Marry A Millionaire," all shot by Jean Howard -- the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note the negatives, which are not included, appear to have been scratched or dusty when the photographs were printed.)
8" x 10" 

Lot 89020: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, 1953. Seven total, all original prints with a glossy finish, all depicting MM mainly with co-star Betty Grable but also with Lauren Bacall and William Powell (while director Jean Negulesco appears in four) on the set of their 1953 20th Century Fox film, "How To Marry A Millionaire," all shot by Jean Howard -- the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note the negatives, which are not included, appear to have been scratched or dusty when the photographs were printed.)
8" x 10"
  

Lot 89021: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, 1953.
Four total, all original prints with a glossy finish, all depicting MM and co-stars Lauren Bacall, Rory Calhoun, and Betty Grable on the set of their 1953 20th Century Fox film, "How To Marry A Millionaire," all shot by Jean Howard -- the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note the negatives, which are not included, appear to have been scratched or dusty when the photographs were printed.)
8" x 10"
   

Lot 89022: A Marilyn Monroe Playboy Magazine-Related Limited Edition Serigraph Initialed by Hugh Hefner, 1991.
Depicting the now-famous first cover of the magazine from December 1953, numbered in pencil in the lower left corner "771/950" and initialed in pencil in the lower right corner "HMH" [Hugh Marston Hefner]; issued by Special Editions Limited in August 1991; included with a Certificate of Documentation; a beautiful quality print in excellent condition displaying the oversized image of one of the most famous magazine covers of the 20th century!
36" x 26"
  

Lot 89023: A Marilyn Monroe Black and White Photograph Signed by Milton H. Greene, 1956, 1979.
A later print with a glossy finish, depicting the star from her famous 'Black Sitting,' photographer's stamp on the verso as well as his black felt-tip ink signature reading "Milton H. Greene / 4-12-79." (Please note there is a 2" diagonal tear at the center top and a 1 1/4" diagonal tear near the center right edge.)
16" x 19 3/4"
    

Lot 89725: A Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable Black and White Photograph by Jean Howard, 1954, 1989.
A later reprint with a glossy finish, depicting a now well-known image of the star dancing with her childhood hero at a post-production party for "The Seven Year Itch" in 1954, verso has typed caption taped to the lower margin noting this detail as well as "copyright / 1989 Jean Howard" -- Howard being the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years as well as the producer of "TSYI;" directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note there are slight creases seen in raking light only and there is a 1" tear on the lower left margin.)
10" x 8"
   

Lot 89726: A Marilyn Monroe and Jean Negulesco Black and White Photograph by Jean Howard, 1953.
An original print with a matte finish, on double-weight paper, depicting the star and her director at the premiere party for "How To Marry a Millionaire" in November 1953, verso with typed press snipe glued to lower right corner reading "L to R: Marilyn Monroe, Director Jean Negulesco;" shot by Jean Howard -- the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note there are slight creases along the lower margin.)
10" x 8"
   

Lot 89727: A Group of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard from the Set of "How To Marry A Millionaire," 1953.
Fourteen total, all original prints with a glossy finish, mainly depicting stars Lauren Bacall and Betty Grable (none of Marilyn Monroe) on the set of the 1953 20th Century Fox film; all shot by Jean Howard -- the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note a few of the images have slight creasing and some of the negatives, which are not included, appear to have been scratched or dusty when the photographs were printed.)
8" x 10" 
 

Lot 89728: A Marilyn Monroe-Related Citation from "The Seven Year Itch," 1955.
An "Exhibitor / Laurel Awards / Official 1955 Nomination" [for 'Best Picture'] certificate for MM's most famous film, presented to producer Charles K. Feldman who was also MM's agent; consigned directly by Feldman's ex-wife's [actress turned photographer Jean Howard] grand-niece. (Please note the paper is brittle and wrinkled due to age and the gold seal is missing.)
14" x 10"
   

Lot 89730: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Black and White Publicity Stills from "Let's Make Love."
20th Century Fox, 1960. Eighteen total, all original prints with a glossy finish, each depicting MM and co-stars in various scenes from this musical that she made with Yves Montand where they infamously lived out the film's title, each image has printed text on the lower margin noting the film's title and studio, etc.
10" x 8"
 

Lot 89731: A Marilyn Monroe Pair of Black and White Negatives.
One showing the screen icon from her film "Home Town Story," the other showing her wearing a potato sack 'dress;' both images shot in 1951 though it's not known if these negatives are from that era or are later ones; includes glossy printed image of both photos.
5" x 4"
 

Lot 89732: A Collection of Female Movie Star Memorabilia, Circa 1960s-1970s.
Ten pieces total from David Gest's massive memorabilia collection, including: a 4" metal plate and five playing cards featuring famed Tom Kelley images of a young, nude Marilyn Monroe; a 3" porcelain plate featuring a painted image of Audrey Hepburn, stamped "Mah Vigo / Santa Clara / Made in Spain" on the verso; s similar 3" porcelain plate featuring a painted image of Kim Novak, with the same stamp on the verso as the Hepburn plate; a 1.5" makeup compact, engraved "Mary Pickford" on the bottom; a vinyl record containing a Kathryn Grant interview for radio for her 1959 film The Big Circus, includes a typed transcription of the interview. Conditions: LP - VG-EX 6/ transcription - Very Good; all other pieces Fine to Excellent. From the David Gest Memorabilia Archive.

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Marilyn in Words and Pictures

Marilyn in Words and Pictures
Author: Richard Havers

Date de sortie: 20 juillet 2017
Relié 192 pages
Dimensions: 26,9 x 26,9 x 2 cm
Langue: anglais
Éditeur: Chatwell Books Inc
ISBN-10: 0785835350
ISBN-13: 978-0785835356
Prix éditeur: 16,52 Euros
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Présentation de l'éditeur: Marilyn Monroe always felt she lived her life on the outside, never really accepted by Hollywood. Never finding the kind of happiness with a man that she dreamed of, yet never behaving in a way that would allow a man to completely trust in her. She was a natural talent who constantly tried to be something different. Today her memory is cherished by millions of peoiple the world over. Ever since her death, at a comparatively young age, there have been countless conspiracy theories, theories that have been prevented some from remembering how she was a talented, yet fragile, actress. From "poor little orphan girl" to a worldwild celebrity, this is the story of how Norma Jeane became Marilyn Monroe.

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/!/ Il s'agirait de la reédition du livre Marilyn in Words, Pictures and Music  (sorti en français sous le titre "Marilyn, une légende") en 2010 - et qui était accompagné d'un CD de 20 chansons.

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Doc - Debbie Harry: Atomic Blondie

Debbie Harry: Atomic Blondie

Année: 2017
Réalisation: Pascal Forneri
Production: Arte France / No One
Durée: 52 min

Bien avant Madonna ou Lady Gaga, il y avait Deborah Harry. La chanteuse du groupe Blondie est devenue une icône punk et glamour. Portrait intime d'une jeune fille du New Jersey qui décide de conjurer l'ennui en se plongeant dans le bouillonnement de New York et qui marquera l'histoire de la pop.
Deuxième femme la plus photographiée du monde après Lady Diana, "sorte de Barbarella sous acide", selon Iggy Pop, Debbie Harry grandit dans la classe moyenne suburbaine de l'Amérique des années 1950, alors à son apogée avant les grandes remises en question des décennies suivantes. À 20 ans, elle part seule tenter sa chance à New York. Un temps Bunny Girl pour le Playboy Club, elle finit par trouver un job de serveuse au Max's Kansas City, la cantine des plus grandes stars – Lou Reed et William Burroughs y sont des clients réguliers. Dans les bars où elle joue avec son partenaire musical et amoureux Chris Stein, un guitariste et photographe qui prendra des milliers de clichés d'elle, l'héroïne circule et fait des ravages. Les musiciens vivent dans le bas Manhattan, alors à l'abandon, et créent sans se soucier des loyers. Dans le petit monde du punk rock naissant, le groupe Blondie peine à s'imposer à New York. Debbie Harry par contre, fascine déjà cette scène alternative de junkies et d'artistes fauchés. Finalement, le succès viendra d'ailleurs : convié en Californie, le groupe fait chavirer le Golden State. Puis l'Australie, via une face B, et enfin le reste du monde. La suite s'écrira en dollars, avec plus de 30 millions d'albums vendus.
Coulisses du punk rock
Des coulisses de la création d'une scène musicale émergente à New York, par ses lieux (le club CBGB, berceau du punk rock américain) et ses figures emblématiques (les Ramones, Warhol, David Bowie et Iggy Pop…), jusqu'aux pires moments de la starification (la drogue, l'oubli, la difficulté de se réinventer lorsqu'on est catalogué), le documentaire de Pascal Forneri dresse le portrait passionnant d'une génération. Mais aussi celui d'une femme libre et fascinante qui a inspiré les plus grandes figures musicales féminines actuelles.
>> Diffusé en France sur arte le 17 août 2018

Retranscription du passage lié à Marilyn Monroe:

(à 3min 30s) - A l'âge où l'on questionne naturellement son identité, l'adolescente Debbie a libre court de s'inventer une mère. Fascinée par les stars de cinéma aux cheveux platines, mystérieuses et fatales, il lui plaît d'imaginer qu'elle pourrait être la fille de Marilyn Monroe.
extrait d'une interview: "Vous vous êtes demandé si vous étiez la fille de Marilyn Monroe ?"
Deborah Harry: "Je crois qu'il y a une ressemblance symbolique, je ne suis pas sûre. Je pense que beaucoup de jeunes filles fabulent sur certaines images, certaines idées.
Je ne me suis jamais cachée de m'être inspirée de nombreuses actrices et particulièrement Marilyn Monroe. Mais je n'ai jamais vraiment essayé de l'imiter".

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TV - Ivo Livi ou le destin d'Yves Montand

Spectacle musical - 2017
Interprètes: Ali  Bougheraba, Benjamin Falletto,
Camille Favre-Bulle, Cristos Mitropoulos, Olivier Selac
Metteur en scène: Marc Pistolesi
A remporté le Molière 2017 du "meilleur spectacle musical"

  Le 13 octobre 1921, un an avant l'arrivée au pouvoir de Benito Mussolini et des fascistes, Ivo Livi naît à Monsummano Alto, en Toscane. Des quartiers mal famés de Marseille aux studios hollywoodiens, des mille petits boulots de la jeunesse aux théâtres de Broadway, comment un fils d'immigrés communistes italiens que rien ne vouait à devenir une star mondiale va devenir un artiste majeur et engagé et le témoin des grands moments de l'histoire du XXe siècle ?

TV - Les nombreuses vies de Sammy Davis Jr.

 Dimanche 24 juin 2018 - 22h40 - Arte
Disponible en Vidéo à la demande
du 24/06/2018 au 23/07/2018

Documentaire:  Les nombreuses vies
de Sammy Davis Jr.

Réalisation: Sam Pollard
Pays: Etats-Unis
Année: 2017
Durée: 53 min

Noir, juif et Portoricain : un mélange détonant dans l’Amérique du XXe siècle. Portrait d’un artiste au multiples talents, Sammy Davis Jr., connu pour avoir bravé la ségrégation raciale.

Né en 1925 de parents artistes, Sammy Davis Jr. est propulsé très tôt dans le show-business. Excellent danseur de claquettes, il se produit aux côtés de son père au sein du Will Mastin Trio. Pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, alors qu’il sert dans l’armée, Sammy Davis Jr. découvre le racisme, et prend conscience du pouvoir de l’humour pour l’affronter. Sa carrière décolle au milieu des années 1950, lorsqu’il décroche un second rôle dans la comédie musicale Mr. Wonderful, à Broadway. Engagé dans le mouvement des droits civiques, Sammy Davis Jr. refuse de jouer dans les salles qui pratiquent la ségrégation et déclenche la polémique en se mariant en 1960 avec l’actrice suédoise May Britt, alors que trente et un États américains interdisent encore les mariages entre Blancs et Noirs.

Artiste multifacettes
Ce passionnant documentaire revient sur la vie mouvementée de cet artiste multifacettes, à la fois chanteur, acteur, danseur et imitateur. À travers une foule d’archives et les témoignages du récemment disparu Jerry Lewis, de Whoopi Goldberg et de Quincy Jones, le film déroule le chemin chaotique que ce frondeur a dû parcourir pour arriver au sommet, sur fond de bataille pour les droits civiques. "Je vais faire en sorte que les gens m’adorent en tant qu’artiste, même s’ils me détestent en tant que Noir", disait-il. Une histoire qui est aussi, pour le meilleur et pour le pire, celle de l’Amérique.

Catalogue Treasures from the vault of Joseff of Hollywood - Julien's Auction 11/2017

  La vente aux enchères "Treasures from the vault of Joseff of Hollywood" du novembre 2017 organisée par Julien's Auction à Los Angeles, était entièrement consacrée à la vente de bijoux et accessoires du bijoutier Eugene Joseff, avec près de 600 lots de bijoux portées par les stars de cinéma des années 1920s à 1950s. Après la mort d'Eugene en 1948, sa femme J.C. a poursuivi son activité en lien avec Hollywood en créant des bijoux pour l'industrie cinématographique sur plus de 450 films jusqu'en 2006.
La vente contenait 2 lots en lien avec Marilyn Monroe (en consultation sur julienslive): deux paires de boucles d'oreilles portées par Marilyn pour des photographies publicitaires.

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