video hommage pour Marilyn -
sur la chanson You look so fine du groupe Garbage
sur des séquences de Marilyn en Corée, février 1954.

Le magazine Paris Match n°257, du 6 mars 1954, consacrait un article de deux pages sur le séjour de Marilyn en Corée: "Pour leur Madelon, les GI's ont livré la dernière bataille de Corée".

Des photos inédites de Marilyn Monroe en Corée
 Les tirages seront vendus aux enchères le 10 août prochain 

Article publié le 1/08/2013
en ligne sur gala.fr

Les années passent, la légende reste ; Marilyn Monroe ne cesse de faire rêver, y compris dans des clichés jamais publiés révélés aujourd'hui. En sépia, l'icône rayonne sur ces photos vieilles de presque 60 ans.

Robe de paillettes et escarpins à bout ouverts, Marilyn Monroe apparaissait toujours prête à monter sur scène. Même lorsqu'il s'agissait de rendre visite aux soldats américains en Corée alors qu'elle était en pleine lune de miel au Japon avec son mari Joe DiMaggio. Février 1954, le moral des troupes restées sur place après la fin de la guerre est au plus bas durant ce rude hiver. Débarque alors Marilyn Monroe, 28 ans, pimpante, qui pendant 4 jours va donner 10 spectacles devant 100 000 soldats et marins épuisés au bout de 3 ans de conflit.

L'héroïne de Certains l'aiment chaud plaisante avec eux, endosse les vestes des officiers, signe des autographes et surtout prend le micro, moulée dans son fourreau. Au total, 13 clichés inédits ressurgissent, prêts à être vendus aux enchères le 10 août prochain, à Dallas, au Texas (Etats-Unis). Même 50 ans après sa mort, en 1962 à l'âge de 36 ans, l'aura de Norma Jean Baker pourrait faire s'envoler les prix de ces clichés. En 2010, des épreuves de photographies inédites datant de quelques mois avant sa mort, tirées à 250 exemplaires, se vendaient entre 1500 et 3000 euros sur internet.

Le record reste tenu pour l'instant par la vente de sa plus fameuse robe: celle qui s'envolait au-dessus d'une grille d'aération dans Sept ans de réflexion. En 2011, elle est adjugée 4,6 millions d'euros lors d'enchères. 50 ans après la mort de Marilyn, ces photos tout juste révélées fascinent tandis que le mystère demeure toujours autour des conditions de son décès.

> Diaporama
   
   

When Marilyn Monroe wooed the troops: Never-seen-before photos of the star entertaining 100,000 soldiers at the end of the Korean War emerge for sale

Article published in 31 July 2013
online on dailymail

• A rare collection of photographs of Marilyn on her only ever visit to U.S. troops will go under the hammer next month
• Pictures are believed to have been taken by an Army photographer as they show her relaxing behind the scenes
• Marilyn interrupted her honeymoon to Joe DiMaggio to visit Korea and performed 10 shows over four days

Never-seen-before photos and film footage of forces sweetheart Marilyn Monroe wooing soldiers in the aftermath of the Korean War have emerged for sale.
Monroe interrupted her honeymoon in Japan with baseball star Joe DiMaggio in 1954 to visit troops who had been fighting on the front line.
The whirlwind tour saw the her perform 10 shows over four days to more than 100,000 soldiers and marines who were celebrating the end of three years of combat.

The visit was the only time the blonde bombshell entertained troops in her career as a singer and movie star.
A set of 13 black and white photographs, taken by an official army photographer, capture touching behind the scenes moments from the tour.

Monroe, who was aged 28 at the time, is seen in combat boots and black trousers and a flight jacket chatting to soldiers and signing autographs in the 8ins by 10ins prints.
Several images show her on stage wowing crowds in a sparkling cocktail dress while in others she is wearing her famed houndstooth dress from her film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
A set of four colour slides depict Monroe mingling and laughing with troops and signing autographs.

A 90-second clip of unseen footage from the visit shot by a young soldier shows her arriving in an army helicopter, meeting troops then leaving in the helicopter.
The images were bought by a collector in the 1990s direct from the photographer and have never been published.
Experts are anticipating international interest in the rare memorabilia when they go under the hammer.

Margaret Barrett, director of entertainment at Heritage Auctions, said: 'These photos came from a collector who bought them about 18 years ago for very little money.
'It isn't known who shot the photos but we think it would have been an official Army photographer because they are professional images.
'There were thousands of soldiers there all with their cameras but these photos show Marilyn behind the scenes posing for the camera and signing things for VIPs.
'Marilyn Monroe flew into Korea to sing for the troops while on her honeymoon with Joe DiMaggio.

'It was the only trip she did to see troops and in fact she only ever visited England after that trip - she wasn't a world traveller.
'These photos are really nice and have never been seen before. The photographer was with Marilyn at all the events she went to while in Korea.'
Mrs Barrett said Marilyn's trip to Korea 'really set the tone' for her relationship with DiMaggio. She interrupted their honeymoon to fly to Korea to sing for thousands of troops and, just eight months later, the couple were divorced.
'At the time Marilyn was the biggest star in the world and it was a huge event for the troops,' she said.
'There are not too many quality photos of this trip, especially ones such as these which capture the behind the scenes moments.
'There is an enormous market for Marilyn memorabilia - people are not getting sick of her at all.

'She has been gone 50 years and she is still arguably the biggest star in the world.
'Bidding will start low but we expect there to be fierce competition for the items.'
The auction will be held at Heritage Auctions in Dallas, Texas, on August 10.

> video:
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2381761/Never-seen-photos-Marilyn-Monroe-wooing-100-000-troops-Korea.html

> Pictures Comments:
Never-seen-before seen: These fascinating pictures of the charming Marilyn Monroe, visiting U.S. troops in Korea, are to go under the hammer at a Texas auction next month

Behind the scenes: This series of behind the scenes photographs of the world famous star are believed to have been taken by an Army photographer, since she is smiling and posing for the camera back stage

The charming collection of pictures show Marilyn laughing and having fun with the troops at the base in Korea, before going on stage to perform

The rare images were bought by a collector in the 1990s direct from the military photographer and have never been published

Performer: Several images show her on stage wowing crowds in a sparkling cocktail dress while in others she is wearing her famed houndstooth dress from her film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

The blonde bombshell performed to thousands of troops on her one and only visit to U.S. servicemen during her career

The trip, for which she interrupted her honeymoon, was said to set the tone for her marriage to Joe DiMaggio; the couple divorced eight months later

There were thousands of soldiers with their cameras but these photos show Marilyn behind the scenes posing for the camera and signing things for VIPs

'There are not too many quality photos of this trip, especially ones such as these which capture the behind the scenes moments,' Mrs Barrett said

The whirlwind tour saw the star perform 10 shows over four days to more than 100,000 soldiers and marines who were celebrating the end of three years of combat in 1954

A set of four colour slides show Monroe mingling and laughing with troops and signing autographs, looking completely comfortable with the attention

The monochrone, set of four colour slides and short reel of footage will all go under the hammer at a Texas auction next month.

Mercredi 31 juillet 2013 - 15h20 - Arte
Pas de Rediffusion - à revoir en replay pendant 7 jours
Documentaire - Mystères d'archives
1954, Marilyn Monroe en Corée

 Durée: 26 minutes
Année: 2007
Réalisation: Serge Viallet,
Julien Gaurichon, ALexandre Auque.
Genre: Histoire

Le 15 février 1954, Marilyn interrompt son voyage de noces au Japon avec le joueur de base-ball Joe DiMaggio pour aller chanter en Corée auprès des GI. Cette tournée dans les montagnes situées à la frontière entre la Corée du Sud et celle du Nord durera quatre jours. Que racontent les images tournées par les cameramen de l'armée américaine?

>> Déjà diffusé en août 2009 

Samedi 15 décembre 2012 - 17h40 - Arte
Rediffusion: 17 décembre à 14h10
Documentaire - Mystères d'archives
1954, Marilyn Monroe en Corée

Durée: 26 minutes
Année: 2007
Réalisation: Serge Viallet,
Julien Gaurichon, ALexandre Auque.
Genre: Histoire

Le 15 février 1954, Marilyn interrompt son voyage de noces au Japon avec le joueur de base-ball Joe DiMaggio pour aller chanter en Corée auprès des GI. Cette tournée dans les montagnes situées à la frontière entre la Corée du Sud et celle du Nord durera quatre jours. Que racontent les images tournées par les cameramen de l'armée américaine?

>> Déjà diffusé en août 2009

Unpublished photo reveals Monroe's visit to Turkish soldiers
publié le 9 décembre 2011
en ligne sur hurriyetdailynews.com

Marilyn Monroe visited Turkish soldiers fighting in the Korean War, recently revealed photos show.

The legendary beauty icon is seen amongst the soldiers in a set of photos taken in the early 1950s during the Korean War, for which Turkey had sent troops.

Monroe is pictured amongst the army men, wearing a Turkish uniform and a dark pair of sunglasses.

The photos were revealed by a Turkish businessman, Muhammet Yüksel, who claims that the photos had never been published before.

Yüksel further said that the photos were taken during Monroe’s honeymoon trip to Japan when she married baseball superstar Joe DiMaggio. During the trip, she had included a series of visits to the army posts in Korea, aiming to boost soldiers’ morale.

Turkey sent troops to Korea at the request of the United Nations, out of which 721 soldiers were killed during the war.

Je suis plutôt sceptique sur les deux photographies communiquées: sur la première photo de groupe, où on aperçoit une jeune femme blonde portant des lunettes de soleil, j'ai du mal à reconnaître Marilyn (surtout que durant tout son séjour en Corée, Marilyn n'a jamais porté de lunettes de soleil, comme on peut le voir sur les quelques 600 photographies prises et que vous pouvez retrouver dans l'album photos "Marilyn en Corée"); sur la deuxième photographie, on aperçoit une jeune femme blonde vue de profil: là encore, je ne reconnais pas Marilyn. Alors est-ce vraiment elle ?

En poursuivant mes recherches sur le web, pour en savoir plus notamment sur la base militaire où était postée ces soldats turcs, j'ai trouvé deux autres photographies, pour le coup incontestable; il s'agit bien de Marilyn, mais est-ce vraiment des soldats turcs à ses côtés ?
Photo 1 noir et blanc sur ejpix.com
Photo 2 couleur sur militaryphotos.net  

Robe de cocktail aubergine en crêpe
aux fines bretelles
Eggplant Crepe Cocktail Dress
with thin straps

Cette robe a été conçue par la créatrice américaine Ceil Chapman, qui créa des robes de soirées très glamour portées par de nombreuses actrices d'Hollywood. Elle était l'une des créatrices préférées de Marilyn Monroe qui porta plusieurs de ses créations pour des soirées.
Cette robe de cocktail de couleur aubergine / violette est faite en crêpe. Son style simple de robe longue et droite à fines bretelles est agrémenté de sortes de petites lanières brodées avec des perles de clairon ton sur ton à la forme vermiculaire. De petites paillettes sont répandues sur le tissu pour ajouter de l'éclat.
La robe est assortie avec une petite veste boléro à manches longues coordonnée.
Il s'agit d'une tenue de la garde-robe personnelle de Marilyn Monroe qui l'a porté à de nombreuses reprises.

This dress was designed by American designer Ceil Chapman, who created very glamorous evening dresses worn by many Hollywood actresses. She was one of Marilyn Monroe's favorite designers who wore many of her designs for parties.
This eggplant / purple colored cocktail dress is made of crepe. Its simple style of long straight dress with thin straps is embellished with kinds of small thongs embroidered with tone-on-tone bugle beads in a vermicular shape. Small sequins are spread over the fabric to add sparkle.
The dress has a matching long sleeved, small bolero-length jacket.
This is an outfit from Marilyn Monroe's personal wardrobe who has worn it many times:

Marilyn apparaît publiquement avec cette tenue -qu'elle porte avec le boléro- la première fois le 3 octobre 1952 pour la fête organisée par le magazine Modern Screen, qu'elle accessoirise avec de petites boucles d'oeilles en diamants.
Marilyn appears publicly with this outfit - which she wears with the bolero - for the first time on October 3, 1952 for the party organized by Modern Screen magazine, which she accessorizes with small diamond eye rings.

 Toujours en 1952, Marilyn porte à nouveau la robe assortie du boléro, pour une séance photos en studio du photographe Nickolas Muray, qui fera la couverture du magazine Redbook de mars 1953.
Also in 1952, Marilyn wears the dress matched with the bolero again, for a photo shoot in the studio of photographer Nickolas Muray, who will be on the cover of Redbook magazine in March 1953.

L'année suivante, Marilyn porte à nouveau l'ensemble robe - boléro le 24 février 1953 pour la remise du prix Redbook, où Marilyn est élue "La meilleure jeune personnalité du Box Office" de l'année 1952, et dont l'événement est diffusé dans le cadre de l'émission de télévision "The Martin and Lewis Show" où Marilyn joue un sketch avec Dean Martin et Jerry Lewis.
The following year, Marilyn wears the dress - bolero ensemble again on February 24, 1953 for the presentation of the Redbook prize, where Marilyn is elected "The best young personality of the Box Office" of the year 1952, and whose event is broadcast as part of the television show "The Martin and Lewis Show" where Marilyn performs a sketch with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.

Puis, Marilyn est à nouveau vêtue de la robe le 17 juin 1953 au dîner d'anniversaire de l'acteur Charles Coburn, au Beverly Hills Hotel, en compagnie de Jane Rusell, ses partenaires du film Les hommes préfèrent les blondes. Pour cette soirée, Marilyn accessoirise sa tenue en portant de longs gants blancs.
Then, Marilyn is wearing the dress again on June 17, 1953 at the birthday dinner of actor Charles Coburn, at the Beverly Hills Hotel, in the company of Jane Rusell, her partners from the film Gentlemen prefer blondes. For this evening, Marilyn accessorizes her outfit by wearing long white gloves.

Après la soirée, Marilyn rejoint le journaliste Earl Wilson et sa femme dans une chambre à l'étage pour une interview accompagnée d'une session photos. 
After the dinner, Marilyn joins journalist Earl Wilson and his wife in an upstairs bedroom for an interview accompanied by a photo session.

Enfin, c'est cette tenue que Marilyn décide d'emmener dans ses bagages lors de sa lune de miel asiatique avec Joe DiMaggio.
Finally, this is this outfit that Marilyn decides to take in her luggage during her Asian honeymoon with Joe DiMaggio.

Marilyn porte d'abord la robe le 03 février 1954 à une réception organisée à l'Imperial Hotel de Tokyo en l'honneur de la venue de Marilyn et Joe. Marilyn porte la robe avec le boléro fermé par une petite attache dans le haut, au niveau du décolleté.
Marilyn first wears the dress on February 03, 1954 at a reception organized at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo in honor of the coming of Marilyn and Joe. Marilyn wears the dress with the bolero closed by a small tie at the top, at the neckline.

Mais surtout, cette robe sera sa tenue de scène lorsqu'elle se produit devant les soldats américains en Corée entre le 16 et le 19 février 1954, bien que les températures étaient très basses. Elle a choisi cette robe, qu'elle ne porte jamais avec le boléro lors de ses prestations scéniques, car elle souhaite que les soldats puissent voir sa peau. Elle racontera: "Le sommet de ma vie fut de chanter là-bas pour les soldats. J'étais sur une scène en plein air. Il faisait froid, mais je vous jure que je ne m'étais jamais sentie aussi bien."
Comme la presse mondiale a relayé l'événement de la tournée en Corée, il s'agit alors de la robe de Chapman la plus connue.

- Sur scène: Marilyn porte la robe seule -
- On stage: Marilyn wears only the dress -
 

But above all, this dress will be her stage outfit when she performs for American soldiers in Korea between February 16 and 19, 1954, although the temperatures were very low. She chooses this dress, which she never wears with the bolero during her stage performances, because she wants the soldiers to be able to see her skin. She will relate: "The peak of my life was singing there for the soldiers. I was on an outdoor stage. It was cold, but I swear to you I have never felt so good."
As the world press covered the event of the tour in Korea, this is Chapman's most famous dress.

 
- Dans les coulisses, elle porte le boléro assorti -
- Behind the scenes, she wears the matching bolero -
  

Un autre couturier ?
Another Fashion Designer ?

En 2016, l'exposition consacrée à Marilyn Monroe à la gallerie Bendigo Art en Australie (du 05/03 au 10/07/2016), présente la robe et son boléro, propriété d'un collectionneur privé australien [Page web: Bendigo Art Gallery
L'ensemble robe-boléro est alors présenté comme étant une création du designer Elgee Bove. Si son nom est cité dans la presse d'époque comme étant l'un des couturiers qui habille -entre autres- Marilyn Monroe ( voir sujet sur Elgee Bove via le forum ES ); il existe très peu d'information sur les créations de ce couturier et on ne lui connait pas de vêtements portés par Marilyn crédités sous son nom (à travers les expositions et ventes aux enchères); mais son nom est cité à plusieurs reprises dans la presse d'époque, et notamment dans un article de Dorothy Killgallen du 27 août 1955 qui en parlant de Bove, cite "la robe de cocktail pourpre de Marilyn en Corée".

 In 2016, the exhibition dedicated to Marilyn Monroe at the Bendigo Art Gallery in Australia (from 05/03 to 10/07/2016), presents the dress and its bolero, property of a private Australian collector.
The dress-bolero set is then presented as being a creation of designer Elgee Bove. If his name is mentioned in the press of the Marilyn's era as being one of the designers who dresses - among others - Marilyn Monroe (see subject on Elgee Bove via the forum ES); there is very little information on the creations of this designer and any clothes aren't known as beign worn by Marilyn credited under his name (through exhibitions and auctions); but his name is quoted several times in the press of Marilyn's era, and in particular in an article by Dorothy Killgallen of August 27, 1955 who, speaking of Bove, quotes "Marilyn's purple cocktail dress for Korea".

exposition Bendigo Art Gallery, 2016
Australian Women's Weekly - 03/2016
   

Robe de cocktail noire en crêpe
aux fines bretelles
Black Crepe Cocktail Dress
with thin straps

Marilyn adorait tellement cette robe, qu'elle en avait acheté une autre de Ceil Chapman, de couleur noire, copie conforme de la robe aubergine.
Marilyn adored this dress so much that she had bought another one by Ceil Chapman, in black color, an exact copy of the aubergine dress.

L'après Marilyn
After Marilyn

La robe noire vendue aux enchères
The black dress sold in auction

- par Christies (la célèbre vente des 27 et 28 octobre 1999 à New York)
Page web: “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe” - Lot 12
Description: A BLACK SEQUINNED DRESS - A full-length evening dress, believed to have been worn in February 1954 while singing to over 10,000 soldiers stationed in Korea during the war. The black silk crepe evening dress is by Ceil Chapman, designed with a vermicular pattern of black bugle beads. While the dress is floor length, it appears that the hem was raised to three-quarter length, held in place with loose stitches and gaffer tape. Not since President Eisenhower's pre-inaugural visit had there been such a turn-out and reception as when Marilyn wowed the troops.
Estimée entre et 30 000 et 50 000 Dollars,
la robe fut vendue 16 100 Dollars

pages catalogue CHRISTIES New York
"The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe"
    

La robe noire se trouve aujourd'hui au Hollywood Museum (un musée à Hollywood consacré au cinéma, dont un étage est réservé à Marilyn Monroe).
The black dress is now in the Hollywood Museum (a museum in Hollywood devoted to cinema, one floor of which is reserved for Marilyn Monroe).

Hollywood Museum, 1660 N. Highland Avenue, at Hollywood Blvd
(> Web: article thehollywoodmuseum.com)

La Robe portée par d'autres
The Dress worn by others

L'actrice Loni Anderson à l'inauguration de l'exposition "Marilyn Remembered" du Hollywood Museum le 01er juin 2010, porte ici la robe noire; extrait interview accordée à Fox News :
Fox News : En parlant du Hollywood Museum, vous portiez la robe de Marilyn Monroe, qui est exposée. Quelle en est l'histoire ?
Anderson : Lorsque le musée l'a obtenue, [la présidente et fondatrice] Donelle Dadigan m'a demandée si j'envisagerais de porter la robe. Et j'ai dit : "Oh mon Dieu, pourrais-je ? Je serai là dans une minute !" Et quand j'ai découvert que la robe n'avait été portée par personne depuis Marilyn Monroe, eh bien, ça m'a donné des frissons. Mais ensuite j'ai pensé: "Je ne sais pas si nous sommes bâties de la même manière." C'est à ce moment-là qu'on m'a dit : "Cela n'a pas d'importance. Elle n'a jamais mis de fermeture éclair dans ses robes parce qu'elle fluctuait tellement dans son poids qu'elle était juste cousue dedans." Elle porta cette robe pour une tournée USO juste après son mariage avec Joe DiMaggio. Et il était tellement contrarié par la robe sexy. Je veux dire, elle était juste la chose la plus sexy au monde. Alors quand j'ai mis la robe, ça m'a frappé que Marilyn Monroe l'ait déjà portée. En la passant sur ma peau, j'ai juste ressenti un picotement. Je me souviens qu'avant le tournage, j'étudiais les photos. Elle avait ce sourire bouche bée avec ces lèvres. Et j'ai vraiment travaillé là-dessus quand j'ai porté la robe. Je me souviens que tous les paparazzi étaient là et prenaient juste des photos. C'était effrayant. Mais c'était une expérience que je n'oublierai jamais.

Actress Loni Anderson at the opening of the Hollywood Museum's "Marilyn Remembered" exhibition on June 01, 2010, here wearing the black dress; excerpt from an interview with Fox News:
Fox News: Speaking of The Hollywood Museum, you wore Marilyn Monroe’s gown, which is on display. What’s the story behind that?
Anderson: When the museum obtained it, [president and founder] Donelle Dadigan asked me if I would consider wearing the dress. And I said, "Oh my gosh, would I? I’ll be there in a minute!" And when I found out that the dress had not be worn by anyone since Marilyn Monroe, well, that just gave me chills. But then I thought, "I don’t know if we’re built alike." That’s when I was told, "It doesn’t matter. She never put a zipper in her dresses because she fluctuated in her weight so much that she was just sewn into it." She wore this dress for a USO tour right after she married Joe DiMaggio. And he was so upset about how sexy the dress was. I mean, she was just the sexiest thing in the world. So when I put the dress on, it did hit me that Marilyn Monroe once wore this. As it went over my skin, I just felt a tingle. I remember before the shoot, I studied the photos. She had this open-mouth smile with those lips. And I really worked on that when I wore the dress. I remember all the paparazzi were there and just taking photos. It felt spooky. But it was an experience that I’ll never forget.

L'actrice Chrystee Pharris à l'inauguration de l'exposition "Marilyn Monroe Missing Moments" du Hollywood Museum le 27 mai 2015, porte ici la robe noire.

Actress Chrystee Pharris at the opening of the Hollywood Museum's 'Marilyn Monroe Missing Moments' exhibit on May 27, 2015, here wearing the black dress.

La chanteuse Mariah Carey, admiratrice de Marilyn Monroe, possèderait une réplique de la robe mais de couleur chocolat.
Dans son clip vidéo de sa chanson "I still believe" en 1998, elle reproduit la venue de Marilyn en Corée; Mariah apparaît ainsi dans deux tenues: cheveux attachés, en chemisier kaki et pantalon noir où elle feint de descendre de l'avion en saluant des soldats; et dans une robe moulante à fines bretelles de couleur aubergine foncée, avec quelques strass sur le tissu où elle chante sur scène devant des soldats. La robe est cependant différente de celle portée par Marilyn: le décolleté de la robe de Mariah est en forme de coeur, et il n'y a pas de broderie sur le tissu.

The singer Mariah Carey, admirer of Marilyn Monroe, would have a replica of the dress but of chocolate color.
In her video of her song "I still believe" in 1998, she reproduces Marilyn's coming to Korea; Mariah thus appears in two outfits: tied up hair, in a khaki blouse and black pants where she pretends to get off the plane while greeting the soldiers; and in a tight dress with thin straps of dark aubergine color, with some rhinestones on the fabric where she sings on stage in front of the soldiers. The dress is however different from the one worn by Marilyn: the neckline of Mariah's dress is heart-shaped, and there is no embroidery on the fabric.

Robe de cocktail blanche en crêpe
aux larges bretelles
White Crepe Cocktail Dress
with wide straps

Robe de cocktail de couleur blanche crème avec des lanières vermiculaires brodées et de petites paillettes de perles répandues sur le tissu pour ajouter de l'éclat; mais les bretelles sont plus larges que les robes aubergine et noire de Chapman. 
Marilyn porte la robe le 18 novembre 1957, où elle assiste, accompagnée de son mari Arthur Miller, à la représentation théâtrale de la pièce "Conversation Piece". Elle porte la robe avec des gants mi-longs (jusqu'au coude) en satin blanc, ce qui apporte de l'élégance à la tenue.

Cream white cocktail dress with embroidered vermicular straps and small beaded sequins scattered over the fabric to add sparkle; but the straps are wider than Chapman's eggplant and black dresses.
Marilyn wears the dress on November 18, 1957, where she attends, accompanied by her husband Arthur Miller, the theatrical performance of the play "Conversation Piece". She wears the dress with mid-length gloves (up to the elbow) in white satin, which brings elegance to the outfit.

Robe de cocktail noire en crêpe
aux larges bretelles
Black Crepe Cocktail Dress
with wide straps

Robe identique à la blanche portée en 1957, mais de couleur noire et avec de grandes poches sur le devant.
Dress identical to the white one worn in 1957, but black in color and with large front pockets.

L'après Marilyn
After Marilyn

La robe noire vendue aux enchères
The black dress sold in auction

- par Christies (la célèbre vente des 27 et 28 octobre 1999 à New York)
Page web: “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe” - Lot 194
Estimée entre et 4 000 et 6 000 Dollars,
la robe fut vendue 29 900 Dollars
Description: A SILK CREPE DRESS - The three-quarter length dress of black silk crepe decorated with a vermicular pattern of black bugle beads, with front slit pockets, labeled Ceil Chapman.

Même style
Des robes aux lanières vermiculaires brodées
Same style
Dresses with embroidered vermicular thongs

1952 - La robe de William Travilla
que Marilyn porte dans Les hommes préfèrent les blondes
Robe de couleur violette, au tissu fait de petites lanières brodées
avec son petit boléro aux manches longues assorti
mais avec un long tissu de satin qui retombe en biais

1952 - The William Travilla's dress
that Marilyn wears in Gentlemen prefer blondes
Purple dress, fabric made of small embroidered thongs
with its matching small long-sleeved bolero
but with a long satin fabric that falls at an angle

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1953- La robe blanche que Marilyn porte pour une séance photo
du photographe Carlyle Blackwell 
Robe bleue clair au tissu fait de lanières brodées,
mais avec des bretelles et contour du décolleté métallique

1953- The white dress Marilyn wears for a photo shoot
by photographer Carlyle Blackwell
Light blue dress with fabric made of embroidered thongs,
but with straps and contour of the metallic neckline

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1953 - La robe de William Travilla
que Marilyn porte dans Comment épouser un millionnaire
Robe blanche avec le motif des petites lanières brodées
mais au retombé evasé dans le bas

1952 - The William Travilla's dress
that Marilyn wears in How to marry a millionaire
White dress with the pattern of small embroidered thongs
but the fall flared at the bottom

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Jayne Mansfield porte une robe bustier aux mêmes motifs en 1956
Jayne Mansfield wears a strapless dress with the same patterns in 1956
 

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L'actrice Cleo Moore (avec Robert Francis)
Actress Cleo Moore (with Robert Francis)
 

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lot n°46001: A Marilyn Monroe Signed Black and White Photograph, Circa 1956
A Marilyn Monroe Signed Black and White Photograph, Circa 1956. An original print with a matte finish, depicting the star in one of her legendary glamour poses, her blue fountain pen ink inscription on the right side reads "To Roy, / Love & Kisses and - / thanks for keeping me / out of the clink! / Marilyn Monroe." (Please note there are slight creases in all four corners, especially the lower left one, plus a few minor chips to the surface, but the overall image and signature are not affected.) 14" x 11"
PROVENANCE: The "Roy" noted above was Beverly Hills police officer, Roy Garrett, who joined the force in 1946, and who had a habit of asking movie stars to send him an autographed photograph (which most did - see various lots throughout this auction). He evidently let Marilyn go without a ticket as he received this from her in the mail a few days later.
Sold: $31,250.00

Lot 46002: A Marilyn Monroe Signed Black and White Photograph, Circa 1955
A Marilyn Monroe Signed Black and White Photograph, Circa 1955. An original print with a matte finish, depicting the star in her most famous headshot, her white fountain pen ink inscription in the lower right corner reading "To Vern / It was a pleasure / to work with you / Love and Kisses / Marilyn Monroe;" "Vern" being Vernon Rickard, a bit player and "gofer" in the early days of Hollywood. (Please note there are many creases and wrinkles on lower margin that somewhat affect the autograph and there is a slight dent in the upper right corner.) 10" x 8"
Sold: $11,250.00
   

Lot 46003: A Marilyn Monroe Likely Final Signed Check, August 4, 1962
A Marilyn Monroe Likely Final Signed Check, August 4, 1962. From the star's personal checking account at City National Bank of Beverly Hills, check 281, penned in blue ballpoint ink (in another hand, possibly Eunice Murray's, MM's caretaker) reading "Aug 4 62 / Pilgrim / $228.80 / Two hundred twenty-eight and 80," signed in same ink in Marilyn's own hand "Marilyn Monroe," a red stamp on front reads "Paid / Aug 6 1962 / 901-1606," further stamps on back read in part "For Deposit Only / Pilgrim Modern Furniture" and "Santa Monica Bank.../ Aug 6 62;" included is a photocopy (not the original) of an invoice that Pilgrim's Furniture gave to MM (see below footnote). 3" x 6"
Coincidentally, two years ago, Heritage Auctions sold the original invoice that was given to Marilyn by this company [Pilgrim's Furniture then at 12217 Wilshire Boulevard in West Los Angeles] in Sale 7018, Lot 50225. That invoice was also dated August 4, 1962, so it appears that Pilgrim's made a delivery to MM's house and that she paid for her "Chest Roman white" on the spot with the above check from her personal checkbook. Interestingly, on that invoice, the evident delivery man wrote "Rec'd Check #281 in amount $228.80 / Payment in full / Earl Shero." At this point in time, this seems to be the last check Marilyn ever signed as she died that night, August 4, 1962. This check can be used to argue the point that Marilyn did not commit suicide -- would one be concerned with new furniture on the last day of one's life? Probably not!
Sold: $15,000.00
     

Lot 46005: A Marilyn Monroe Signed Note, 1952
A Marilyn Monroe Signed Note, 1952. Typed on one page, dated "October 27th, 1952," to the "Wm. Morris Agency, Inc.," reading in part "...you are no longer authorized to represent me," signed in blue fountain pen ink on the lower right side "Marilyn Monroe;" two-hole punch marks on top margin. 11" x 8 1/2"
Sold: $5,312.50 
  

Lot 46006: A Marilyn Monroe Signed Menu, 1953
A Marilyn Monroe Signed Menu, 1953. From the famous Cocoanut Grove nightclub inside the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles (infamous for being the place where RFK got assassinated in June, 1968), menu is dated "Sat., June 27, 1953," signed in blue ballpoint ink on the inside left side "Marilyn Monroe." 13 1/2" x 11"
Sold: $2,375.00 
      

Lot 46007: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Mostly Never-Before-Seen Black and White Negatives, 1950.
A Marilyn Monroe Group of Mostly Never-Before-Seen Black and White Negatives, 1950. Thirty-three total, all originals, each depicting Marilyn at age 24 posing in a fancy backyard during one photo session; 14 show MM wearing a black turtleneck, white shorts, and black strappy sandals as she sits on a chaise lounge chair; 18 show MM wearing a light-colored bikini and same sandals as she poses by a swimming pool; and one shows MM wearing a dark-colored bikini by the same pool; two depict other people in the shot with MM, evidently the photographer's assistants. (Please note some of these negatives are somewhat dirtied and scratched, but they still print up beautifully and MM is quite clear and vibrant-looking in all the shots.)
Each Negative: 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
These photographs of Monroe were taken on October 10, 1950 by Bob Beerman, a staff photographer at 'Modern Screen' magazine. A few of the images did appear in a 1951 issue of the magazine, though not all of them. Additionally, the current owner published seven of them online, but the majority of these photographs have never before been seen.
Sold: $11,875.00  
   

Lot 46008: A Marilyn Monroe Pucci Blouse, Circa 1962
A Marilyn Monroe Pucci Blouse, Circa 1962. Made of hot pink silk jersey, boatneck, long sleeves, inside labels read "Emilio Pucci / Florence, Italy / 12" (though seeming to be a modern-day Size 6) and "Made in Italy Exclusively for / Saks Fifth Avenue;" included with a typed signed letter reading in part "This blouse by the Italian designer... / was given to me by Marilyn Monroe. It had become too / large for her. / Joan Greenson Aebi," "Joan" being the daughter of Dr. Ralph Greenson, MM's longtime psychiatrist. (Please note there are sweat marks and other minor staining evident due to age, but overall condition is still good.)
Sold: $12,500.00 

Lot 46009: A Marilyn Monroe Pair of Jax Pants, Circa 1962
A Marilyn Monroe Pair of Jax Pants, Circa 1962. Made of black silk, in the cigarette style, inside label reads "Designed by Jax," no size evident but seeming to be a modern-day size 4; included with a typed signed letter reading in part "These black pants were given to me by / Marilyn Monroe. They had become too / large for her... / Joan Greenson Aebi," "Joan" being the daughter of Dr. Ralph Greenson, MM's longtime psychiatrist.
Sold: $6,875.00  

Lot 46010: A Marilyn Monroe-Received Letter from an Associate, Circa 1960
A Marilyn Monroe-Received Letter from an Associate, Circa 1960. Two pages, handwritten in blue ballpoint ink on 'American Airlines' in flight stationery, a general newsy letter with some highlights reading in part "darling Marilyn / ...I read Lillian Hellman's / new play and I saw Clifford's [Odets] / movie. I was shattered by the play... / I think Ralph Roberts would be of / great help to you. He is at Beverly / Wilshire.../ I do wish I had a script of 'Misfits;' interestingly, MM took the advice of this friend and ended up hiring Roberts to be her personal masseur. 10" x 7"
Sold: $750.00 

Lot 46011: A Marilyn Monroe-Received Letter from Eunice Murray, 1962
A Marilyn Monroe-Received Letter from Eunice Murray, 1962. One page of lined notebook paper, handwritten on both sides in green ballpoint ink, dated "Monday nite / Feb. 5," outlining various ideas for home renovations that Murray was evidently researching for the star such as a "wardrobe dressing / room on the front of the house - using the front / window of (MM's) bedroom as the doorway," among others, Murray ends the note with "I would suggest / concentrating on the interior in the way we originally planned...E.M," additionally, two business cards of contractors are stapled to the front of note. 11" x 8 1/2"
Sold: $1,750.00 
      

Lot 46012: A Marilyn Monroe-Received Note from William Inge, 1959
A Marilyn Monroe-Received Note from William Inge, 1959. One page, typed on personalized notepaper, dated "April 6, 1959," from the famous playwright [who wrote "Bus Stop"] who was evidently a big Marilyn Monroe fan, signed in black fountain pen ink in the lower right corner "Bill Inge." 8" x 6"
Sold: $391.25  

Lot 46013: A Marilyn Monroe-Received Group of Business Letters, 1950s-1960s
A Marilyn Monroe-Received Group of Business Letters, 1950s-1960s. Five total, all sent to the star by various professional associates including ones from: 1) Harry McIntyre, on Twentieth Century-Fox letterhead, dated "December 22, 1958," regarding rights to a novel the studio bought from MM; 2) Hugh French, on Hugh French Agency letterhead, dated "11 January 1961," regarding a television show he wanted MM to star in; 3) Matthew Fox, on his personal letterhead, dated "June 23, 1961," regarding a production he thought would be good for MM and Elizabeth Taylor (!); 4) Milton A. Rudin [MM's lawyer], on Gang, Type, Rudin & Brown letterhead, dated "December 19, 1961," regarding a special screening of the Bette Davis film, "Of Human Bondage;" and 5) Richard S. Meryman, Jr., on Life letterhead, dated "February 10, 1962," regarding an interview for the magazine and how MM would be able to "destroy negatives" (of photos she didn't like); months later, Meryman finally did get his interview, but sadly, it would be Marilyn's last one. 11" x 8 1/2"
Sold: $937.50

Lot 46014: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Documents, 1962
A Marilyn Monroe Group of Documents, 1962. Including: 1) six typed letters between Cherie Redmond [MM's Los Angeles secretary] and a travel agent, dated from February to April 1962, regarding an ongoing issue about a refund MM needed for unused airline tickets; 2) a pale yellow 'Inter-Office Correspondence' memo to MM from Redmond, dated "7/25/62," regarding funds in the star's various banking accounts; and 3) a similar memo, dated "8/1/62," regarding overdraft protection MM needed in order to pay August's bills. 11" x 8 1/2" and smaller
Sold: $1,062.50 
  

Lot 46015: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Documents, 1950s
A Marilyn Monroe Group of Documents, 1950s. Three items including: 1) a receipt from the 76 Union gas station at 14478 Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks, dated "5/1/54," in the amount of "$7.07," signed off by a "Vic Masi for Mrs. M. DiMaggio;" 2) a single page typed with Monroe's dictations for a telegram to Inez Melson [her business manager], dated "June 10, 1959," regarding "Clyde," a pet bird; and 3) a newspaper clipping of a short article about MM's fashion sense (likely from The Los Angeles Times, April 29, 1958). 11" x 8 1/2" and smaller
Sold: $437.50 

Lot 46016: A Marilyn Monroe Legal Form, 1953
A Marilyn Monroe Legal Form, 1953. A pale yellow quadruplicate copy titled "Notice of Attachment," reading in part "Matter of Shaeffer [sic?] Plaintiff / Marilyn Monroe Defendant / on Monday, 2-2-53 12:01 PM;" two hole punch marks on top margin. 9" x 4"
This is an odd document, possibly relating to MM's voice and musical coach, Hal Schaeffer, though the last name is spelled differently on this form. Schaeffer, who was having an affair with MM as she was divorcing Joe DiMaggio, unwittingly became part of the infamous 'Wrong Door Raid,' but this piece pre-dates that event by almost two years -- perhaps it relates to a different person altogether.
Sold: $212.50 
 

 Lot 46017: Two Marilyn Monroe-Received Fan Letters, 1950s-1960s
Two Marilyn Monroe-Received Fan Letters, 1950s-1960s. The first typed on a single page, dated "May 5, 1959," reading in part "I am a clergyman who is enthusiastic about all / your performances... / and would / like very much to have an autographed photograph...;" a penciled annotation (not in MM's hand) on the lower margin reads "Mae - I sent him one - But I / thought Marilyn would get / a kick out of the idea;" the second typed on a single page, dated "Janury [sic] 18, 1962," reading in part "I have written a novel which I think would make a / very good movie for you to star in;" a red penciled annotation (not in MM's hand) on the lower margin reads in part "To Cherie / Just reply not..." 11" x 8 1/2" and smaller
Sold: $375.00 
 

Lot 46018: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Never-Before-Seen Black and White Snapshots from Korea, 1954
A Marilyn Monroe Group of Never-Before-Seen Black and White Snapshots from Korea, 1954. Nine total, all vintage prints with a glossy finish; three depicting the star wearing military coveralls (though just the top of her blonde head can be seen in one); three depicting her posing for soldiers before she goes onstage; and three depicting her onstage at the microphone; consigned directly by the soldier who shot these photographs 58 years ago when Marilyn famously entertained the troops while she was on her ill-fated honeymoon with Joe DiMaggio. (Please note the snapshots are in poor condition now with tape residue, bends, slight tears, and fold marks, but one can still see MM in each image.) 5" x 4"
Sold: $1,875.00 
  

Lot 46019: A Marilyn Monroe Never-Before-Seen Black and White Snapshot, 1955
A Marilyn Monroe Never-Before-Seen Black and White Snapshot, 1955. An original print, depicting the star standing next to a woman (likely Amy Greene) at the premiere of "East of Eden" which took place on March 9, 1955 at the Astor Theatre in New York City. (Please note there are a few light creases but overall image is not affected.) 3 3/4" x 2 3/4"
Sold: $375.00 
    

Lot 46020: Two Marilyn Monroe Black and White Publicity Photographs, Circa 1953
Two Marilyn Monroe Black and White Publicity Photographs, Circa 1953. Both original prints with a glossy finish, each depicting the star in classic cheesecake poses taken at the height of her career. 10" x 8"
Sold: $312.50 
 

Lot 46021: A Marilyn Monroe Acetate Record of 'My Heart Belongs to Daddy' from "Let's Make Love."
A Marilyn Monroe Acetate Record of 'My Heart Belongs to Daddy' from "Let's Make Love." 20th Century Fox, 1960. With a 20th Century Fox Film Corp. label typed with "F13 - Let's Make Love / 'My Heart Belongs to Daddy' / DS 25 / Monroe-Group-Orch. / 33 1/3;" Marilyn's version of the Cole Porter classic, this one being slightly different than the one she sings as "Amanda Dell" in the film co-starring Yves Montand and Tony Randall; condition is very good. Diameter: 12"
Sold: $3,125.00 

Lot 46022: A Marilyn Monroe-Related Vintage Lapel Button, 1956
A Marilyn Monroe-Related Vintage Lapel Button, 1956. Made of tin, featuring an image of the star surrounded by text reading "Gentlemen Prefer Marilyn Monroe," copyright information on bottom reads "MMNM 1956." (Please note there is some discoloration due to age.) Diameter: 1 3/8"
Sold: $325.00 

video hommage pour Marilyn -
sur la chanson It's raining men
sur des images de Marilyn en Corée en février 1954

Vente aux enchères "Entertainment Memorabilia" le 14 Décembre 2011 par Bonhams à Los Angeles en Californie, USA.

Vente de photographies, d'affiches de films, de costumes, d'autographes et autres documents de stars de cinéma, dont quelques lots concernent Marilyn, à découvrir ci-dessous (photographies et un télégramme).

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Lot 4047: Marilyn Monroe photographs by Sam Shaw, 1950s
Candid photographs depicting Marilyn laying barefoot across a bed while speaking on the phone, the other catches the sex symbol yawning. Each signed "SShaw" in pencil on verso. The image of Marilyn yawning is matted, the condition of these photographs is fair. 10 x 13 1/2 in and 14 x 16 in (with mat)
Estimate: US$2,500 - 3,500
  

Lot 4048: Marilyn Monroe photographs by Sam Shaw, 1950s
Candid photographs of Marilyn wearing a fur coat and greeting fans. Each signed "S Shaw" in pencil on verso.
Fair condition. 9 1/4 x 13 1/2 in and 13 1/2 x 9 1/4 in
Estimate: US$2,500 - 3,500
  

Lot 4049: Marilyn Monroe photographs by Sam Shaw,
taken during the filming of The Seven Year Itch, 1954
In one, Marilyn wears a lacy slip and smiles directly at the camera while holding a hairdryer; in the other, Marilyn sits and smokes a cigarette in an apparent dressing room. One photograph signed in pencil on verso: "Sam Shaw," the other is stamped with a credit to Shaw.
Fair condition. 13 x 9 in
Estimate: US$2,500 - 3,500
  

Lot 4050: Candid snapshots of Marilyn Monroe taken in South Korea, 1954
9 black and white photos of Monroe while visiting soldiers in South Korea in 1954. She wears a flight jacket and combat boots and poses with a various soldiers. Together with an autograph letter signed ("Joseph D. Dominguez") by the consignor who took the photos while serving as a Private in the United States army: "It was Ferbuary 1954 ... and better yet, Marilyn Monroe came to Korea at this time to entertain the troops. I got to be one of her guards during her two day stay! I sneaked my cheapie camera into my field jacket and took several photos of her as I went about my guard duties ... I got to exchange small talk with Marilyn and found her to be genuinely warm, tender and beautiful. I wrote some of our small talk 'comments' on the back of the photos ... All photos are unpublished." Condition fair. 5 x 3 1/4 in
Estimate: US$600 - 900
 

Lot 4051: Marilyn Monroe snapshots, 1954
A group of 5 black and white snapshots taken on two different occasions while sitting in the rear of a car, identified in unknown hand as outside the St. Regis and the 21 Club.
Pictures taped to a single piece of paper, condition fair. 5 x 7 in (each snapshot)
Estimate: US$300 - 500

Lot 4052: A contact sheet with candid images of Marilyn Monroe, 1955
A black and white contact sheet by photographer Bob Henriques, including four candid images of Mornoe wearing a lacy, white slip and blow drying her hair while looking out the window. Henriques was known for his candid images of famous people. Matted. 10 x 8 in (contact sheet only)
Estimate: US$400 - 600
 

Lot 4053: Marilyn Monore 3-D negatives, 1952, sold with photographer's copyright
A collection of 10 color three-dimensional negatives of Marilyn Monroe, taken by Lani Carlson in 1952 at a party thrown by bandleader Ray Anthony, celebrating the release of the song Marilyn, written by Ervin Drake and Jimmy Shirl. Carlson took these photos with a David White Stereo Realist Camera, a dual-lens camera that creates a three-dimensional effect when seen through a special viewer.
Carlson was hired as a sound engineer for the party, and had ample opportunity to take candid pictures of the actress that day. Wearing a hot pink cocktail dress that she also wore in her breakout film Niagara, Monroe arrived in a helicopter and proceeded to pose for photos with Anthony, Mickey Rooney, the helicopter pilot, a dog and alone in front of a blown-up piece of sheet music for the song.
A fantastic collection of Marilyn Monroe images.
In addition to the original negatives and the original viewer through which the 3-d effect can be experienced, this lot includes an Assignment of Copyrights document executed by Lani Carlson which states that he assigns all of his right, title and interest including worldwide copyrights in and to the photographic images to the auction buyer. For more information or to review the seller's copyright assignment document, please contact the department. Each slide 1 1/2 x 4 in
Estimate: US$70,000 - 90,000
 
 
  
  

Lot 4054: Limited edition printing of Marilyn Monroe photographs by Lani Carlson, 1952 (2011)
A group of 15 prints (8 color, 6 black and white) being special artist's editions printed in 2011, all signed in pencil by the artist on recto; set is all numbered 1/15; each additionally stamped on verso: "Photographed by Lani Carlson copyright 2011 reproduction forbidden all rights reserved by artist ID: LCA-MM)-01 ED# 1 of 15 Printed 10/14/11." A limited edition deluxe printing of the negatives offered in the previous lot. 20 x 16 in
Estimate: US$5,000 - 7,000
 

Lot 4055: Marilyn Monroe telegram to director George Cukor, 1962
Western Union telegram stamped June 8, 1862: "Dear George. Please believe me it was not my doing. I had so looked forward to working with you. Warmly Marilyn."
Cukor and Monroe had worked together on the 1960 musical, Let's Make Love. Cukor admired Monroe's star quality and gift for comedy, but found her to be difficult, to say the least. Nonetheless, he signed on again two years later for what would be Monroe's final project: the never completed Something's Got To Give, a remake of the screwball comedy, My Favorite Wife. During filming of the latter, Monroe was frequently absent from the set or held up filming when she was there with her erratic work habits. She also left California in May to travel to New York and sing her infamous rendition of "Happy Birthday" to JFK. When Cukor had shot every scene not containing Monroe, and when she still did not appear on set, 20th Century Fox famously fired her on the morning of June 8, 1962. After receiving the news, Monroe sent this apologetic telegram to Cukor, but it made no difference. Less than two months later, she was found dead in her Brentwood home.
Light toning, right corner and margin torn (not affecting text). 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 in
Estimate: US$300 - 500
 

Lot 4093: A collection of movie stills, 1950s-1960s
Approximately 200, including scenes from On the Beach, The Revolt of the Slaves, Screaming Eagles, The Unholy Wife, The Story of Ruth, Stolen Hours, Penelope, The Violent People, Lock Up Your Daughters, The Scarlett Hours, The Empty Canvas and others, also including shots of Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood, Gregory Peck and other actors and actresses. Condition generally good. Various sizes
Estimate: US$100 - 150