Décès d'Elisabeth II, Reine d'Angleterre
La Reine Elizabeth II est décédée paisiblement ce 8 septembre 2022, à l'âge de 96 ans.
Née le 21 avril 1926, elle est sacrée Reine à l'âge de 26 ans en 1952 suite au décès de son père qui était le Roi d'Angleterre; constituant ainsi un règne sur 70 ans, soit le règne le plus long de la Monarchie Britannique.
Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96.
Born on April 21, 1926, she was crowned Queen at the age of 26 in 1952 following the death of her father who was the King of England; thus constituting a reign of 70 years, the longest reign of the British Monarchy.
Marilyn Monroe a été présentée à la Reine Elisabeth le 29 octobre 1956 ; nées la même année, elles ont alors toutes les deux 30 ans. Marilyn aura du apprendre à faire la révérence pour la soirée de présentation à Londres.
Marilyn Monroe was presented to Queen Elisabeth on October 29, 1956; born the same year, they were both 30 years old. Marilyn will have to learn how to curtsey for the presentation evening in London.
Site Officiel The British Monarchy
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1956, Londres - Dédicace pour Jiggs Jaeger
Extrait de page d'un carnet d'autographes et dédicaces de plusieurs acteurs du film "Le Prince et la Danseuse" (Laurence Olivier, Marilyn Monroe, Arthur Miller, Jeremy Spencer, Richard Wattis, et Sybil Thorndike sur une autre page) dont le tournage se déroule de juillet à novembre 1956 aux studios Pinewood de Londres. Ce carnet appartient au Lt Colonel Jiggs Jaeger du groupe The Irish Guards, l'orchestre à cordes qui jouait et apparaissait pendant la scène de la salle de bal du film. Deux des signatures sont dédicacées à sa fille Maureen.
Le carnet contient aussi une photo de son père sur le plateau de tournage avec Marilyn et une courte lettre de Maureen elle-même détaillant l'histoire des autographes.
Extract of pages of a notebook of autographs and dedications of several actors of the film "The Prince and the Showgirl" (Laurence Olivier, Marilyn Monroe, Arthur Miller, Jeremy Spencer, Richard Wattis, and Sybil Thorndike on another page) whose shooting takes place from July to November 1956 at Pinewood studios in London. This notebook belongs to Lt Colonel Jiggs Jaeger of The Irish Guards, the string orchestra that played and appeared during the ballroom scene of the film. Two of the signatures are dedicated to his daughter Maureen.
The notebook also contains a picture of her father on set with Marilyn and a short letter from Maureen herself detailing the autographs story.
(source: vendu sur Memoribilia UK )
extrait du film Le prince et la danseuse: la scène de bal
extract of movie The Prince and the Showgirl: ballroom scene
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Robe noire portée à Londres
Black dress with a bare midriff covered in chiffon
robe noire ceinturée d'une mousseline de soie
Cette robe a été conçue par le créateur américain James Galanos, qui fut sacré à la conception de la "parfaite robe noire". Il est devenu connu pour ses robes de cocktail en crêpe de laine. Il créa aussi des costumes de cinéma dans les années 1950s.
C'est une tenue de la garde robe personnelle de Marilyn Monroe: c'est une robe assez longue, très avant-gardiste pour son époque. Le côté classique et sobre (robe noire à la découpe droite), est assorti d'une provocation avec un large turban, cousu sur la robe, de mousseline de soie transparente qui enroule la taille et laisse apercevoir le ventre à travers le tissu. Marilyn a minimisé les accessoires: elle ne porte aucun bijou, mais seulement des gants blancs, et des chaussures noires.
En janvier 1957, the 'Assiocated Press' rapporte que "Marilyn définit la tendance du style britannique. La robe qu'elle a porté l'été dernier a gagné l'approbation des faiseurs de mode de Londres. Pas moins que le couturier personnel de la reine Elizabeth, Norman Hartnell, a dévoilé dans sa nouvelle collection de printemps des tenues au ventre nu voilé".
Elle ne porte la robe qu'à un seul événement public: le 15 juillet 1956 à Londres. D'abord, pour la conférence de presse donnée au Savoy Hotel avec Arthur Miller et Lawrence Olivier, où elle arrive avec un manteau ivoire en satin à double boutonnage de perles et avec de larges revers, apposé sur ses épaules:
Puis, de retour à Parkside House avec son mari Arthur Miller, ils posent ensemble pour les photographes dans le jardin. Marilyn ôte les gants blancs:
La robe a été vendue lors de la vente aux enchères organisée par Christies en octobre 1999. Estimée entre 30 000 et 50 000 Dollars, elle fut vendue pour la somme de 74 000 Dollars.
Description: A COUTURE COCKTAIL DRESS BY GALANOS Of black wool crpe, the bare midriff with chiffon overlay, labeled Galanos and Bergdorf Goodman, On the Plaza, New York, the tag inscribed, MIS MONROE, DATE: 6/22/56 No Maltide.
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'Hollywood Auction 62' 12/2013
Photographies
lot 47: Oversized Photograph of Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch
(TCF, 1955) Vintage original 9.75 x 12 in. gelatin silver glossy borderless photo print of Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell from The Seven Year Itch. The production photo exhibits some minor flaws from the negative and very minor corner bumping. In vintage very good condition.
Sold: $300 
lot 48: Collection of (7) Photos of Marilyn Monroe
(Various studios, 1957-1961)
Gelatin-silver glossy approx. 8 x 10 in. prints (7) all featuring Marilyn Monroe in (3) films:
The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957) (1), Let’s Make Love (TCF, 1960) (5),
and The Misfits (United Artists, 1961) (1).
All are in very fine condition and (1) has descriptive studio snipes on verso
Sold: $350 
lot 128: Collection of (32) contact sheet Prints of Marilyn Monroe with Milton Berle and Maurice Chevalier and Marlene Dietrich by Milton h. Greene
(32) Silver gelatin glossy 8 x 10 in. contact sheet prints from 35mm negatives of Marilyn Monroe with Marlene Dietrich at
cocktail party announcing formation of MM Productions, Milton Berle for Mike Todd Circus at Madison Sq. Garden and at Friars’ Club Roast, and Maurice Chevalier for Look, dated 1/7/55, 3/15/55 and 9/30/55. Very good.
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold: $3 250 
lot 129: Collection of (10) contact sheet Prints of Marilyn Monroe from Seven Year Itch and other sittings by Milton H Greene.
(10) Silver gelatin glossy 8 x 10 in. contact sheet prints from 35mm negatives of Marilyn Monroe from Seven Year Itch (20th Century-Fox, 1955), “Nude,” “Nightgown and Mink Stole,” “White Robe” and “Gypsy” sittings by Milton H. Greene, dated 9/2/53, 10/7/53, 9/13/54, 3/8/55 and 4/15/56. Very good.
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold: $ 1 000 
lot 130: Collection of (8) contact sheet Prints of Marilyn Monroe from “balalaika” by Milton H Greene
(8) Silver gelatin glossy 8 x 10 in. contact sheet prints (2 double-weight) from 2.25
x 2.25 in. and 35mm negatives of Marilyn Monroe from “Balalaika” sitting by Milton
H. Greene, dated 9/2/53. Very good to Fine.
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold: $ 1 200 
lot 131: Collection of (8) contact sheet Prints of Marilyn Monroe from “ballerina” by Milton H Greene
(8) Silver gelatin glossy 8 x 10 in. contact sheet prints (1 double-weight) from 2.25 x 2.25 in. negatives of Marilyn Monroe from “Nightgown and Mink Stole” “Ballerina” and “White Robe” sittings by Milton H. Greene, dated 10/7/53, 10/6/54 and 3/8/55. Very good.
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold: $ 1 600 
lot 132: Collection of (14) contact sheet Prints of Marilyn Monroe with Marlon Brando Edward R. Murrow by Milton H Greene
(14) Silver gelatin glossy 8 x 10 in. contact sheet prints from 2.25 x 2.25 in. and 35mm negatives of Marilyn Monroe
with Marlon Brando for Actor’s Studio Benefit for Muscular Dystrophy and Edward R. Murrow for Person to Person by Milton H. Greene, dated 4/1/55 and 12/12/55. Very good.
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold: $ 1 600 
lot 133: Collection of (17) Proof Prints of Marilyn Monroe from Bus Stop by Milton H. Greene (20th Century-Fox, 1956)
(17) Silver gelatin glossy 8 x 10 in. proof prints (1 double-weight) of Marilyn Monroe from Bus Stop by Milton H. Greene, dated 1/1/56. Fine.
Estimate: $200 - $30
Sold: $ 2 750 
lot 134: Collection of (98) Proof Prints of Marilyn Monroe from Bus Stop by Milton H. Greene (20th Century-Fox, 1956)
(98) Silver gelatin glossy 4 x 5 in. proof prints of Marilyn Monroe from Bus Stop by Milton H. Greene, dated 5/16/56. Good to Fine; with missing corners to some.
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold: $ 1 900 
lot 135: Collection of (33) Proof Prints of Marilyn Monroe from Bus Stop by Milton H. Greene (20th Century-Fox, 1956)
(33) Silver gelatin glossy 8 x 10 in. contact sheet prints from 2.25 x 2.25 in. (4) and 35mm negatives of Marilyn Monroe from Bus Stop by Milton H. Greene, dated 5/16/56. Very good.
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold: $ 900 
lot 136: Collection of (9) contact sheet Prints of Marilyn Monroe from The Prince and the Showgirl by Milton H. Greene
(Warner Bros., 1957)
(9) Silver gelatin glossy 8 x 10 in. contact sheet prints from 2.25 x 2.25 in. negatives of Marilyn
Monroe from The Prince and the Showgirl
by Milton H. Greene, dated 6/26/56. Very good.
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold: $ 700 
lot 137: Collection of (33) contact sheet Prints of Marilyn Monroe with Lawrence Olivier, Vivien Leigh and Arthur Miller from the Prince and the Showgirl, by Milton H Greene (Warner Bros., 1957)
(33) Silver gelatin glossy 4 x 5 in.
contact sheet prints of Marilyn Monroe with Lawrence Olivier, Vivien Leigh and Arthur Miller at press reception at Heathrow for
The Prince and the Showgirl by Milton H. Greene, dated 7/56. Very good to Fine.
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold: $ 1 400 
lot 138: Collection of (170) contact Prints of Marilyn Monroe with Lawrence Olivier, Vivien Leigh and Arthur Miller from the Prince and the Showgirl, by Milton H Greene (Warner Bros., 1957)
(170) Silver gelatin glossy 2.25 x 2.25 in. contact prints of Marilyn Monroe with Lawrence Olivier, Vivien Leigh and
Arthur Miller at press reception at Heathrow for The Prince and the Showgirl
by Milton H. Greene, dated 7/56. Very good.
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold: $ 1 100 
lot 139: Collection of (17) contact sheet Prints of Marilyn Monroe with Lawrence Olivier from The Prince and the Showgirl by Milton H. Greene (Warner Bros., 1957)
(17) Silver gelatin glossy 8 x 10 in. proof prints (5) and contact sheet prints from 2.25 x 2.25 in. negatives of Marilyn
Monroe with Lawrence Olivier at press reception for The Prince and the Showgirl by Milton H. Greene, dated 7/56. Very
good.
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold: $ 1 500 
Lot 140: Collection of (15) contact sheet Prints of Marilyn Monroe and Lawrence Olivier with Terence Rattigan from The Prince and the Showgirl by Milton H. Greene (Warner Bros.,1957)
(15) Silver gelatin glossy 8 x 10 in. contact sheet prints from 2.25 x 2.25 in. negatives of Marilyn Monroe and Lawrence Olivier with
Terence Rattigan in publicity sitting for The Prince and the Showgirl by Milton H. Greene, dated 7/56; with
photographer rubber stamp on verso. Very good.
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold: $ 2 750 
Lot 141: Collection of (496) contact Prints of Marilyn Monroe from The Prince and the Showgirl by Milton H. Greene
(Warner Bros., 1957)
(496) Silver gelatin glossy contact prints including (164) 2.25 x 2.25 in. and (332) 35mm negatives of Marilyn Monroe for The Prince and the Showgirl by Milton H. Greene, dated 6/28/56; with photographer rubber stamp on verso. Very good.
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold: $ 3 750 
Lot 142: Collection of (14) camera negatives of Marilyn Monroe from The Prince and the Showgirl by Milton H. Greene
(Warner Bros., 1957)
(14) Black-and-white 2.25 x 2.25 in. camera negatives (3 with contact print) of Marilyn Monroe from The Prince and the Showgirl
by Milton H. Greene, dated 11/29/73. Very fine.
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold: $ 1 100 
Lot 161: Travilla “subway dress” costume design for The Seven Year Itch. (TCF, 1955)
In this landmark film from the mid-1950s, Tom Ewell reprises his Broadway role as a husband whose wife goes on a brief vacation with their children. He remains behind in New York on business, alone for the first time in seven years of marriage, and begins fantasizing about a model who has sublet the apartment above. Marilyn Monroe plays The Girl with her characteristic mix of innocence and sexual allure. The Seven Year Itch storyline, unlike some of Monroe’s earlier films, held forth no promise as a costume showcase. It was not a period piece and she had no dance routines. Still, this was to become the vehicle for Travilla’s most famous dress design. It was a deceptively simple dress, classic but sexy, and it was meant to make Monroe look cool on the hot, sticky sidewalks of New York. “I’m going to have my precious baby standing over a grate,” Travilla remembered. “I wanted her to look fresh
and clean. So I wondered what could I do with this most beautiful girl that Marilyn was to play to make her look clean, talcum-powdered and adorable,” Travilla mused. “What would I give her to wear that would blow in the breeze and be fun and pretty? I knew there would be a wind blowing so that would require a skirt.” In his trademark painterly style, Travilla then drew his visualization of what would become the most famous garment in Hollywood history – a white crepe bias-cut dress with a halter-top and sunburst pleated skirt. Accomplished in gouache and ink on a 15 in. x 20 in. sheet of artist’s illustration board, the sketch features the now-famous skirt billowing around her waist, in the scene that would electrify audiences all over the world and reportedly bring an abrupt end to Marilyn’s celebrated marriage to slugger Joe Dimaggio.
Giving the actress a broad smile, Travilla positioned her left arm delicately across her body, while her hand holds up the skirt in a playful tease. The sketch is signed boldly at the lower right of the image in black ink, “Travilla”, with notation at the upper right corner in dark graphite, “7 Year Itch – Wind Scene at Subway”. When she stood over the subway grate and a blast of air caused her pleated skirt to swirl above her waist, Monroe made Hollywood history. Travilla’s contribution was almost forgotten, although he often mused in private about the fame of The Dress. “Here’s how famous it was,” he said. “We were traveling in London to promote the Littlewoods catalog in the 1970s, and my copy of the dress was on display along with millions of dollars in jewelry.” There was a break-in at the show, but the only item stolen was The Dress (which was later anonymously returned). This sketch perfectly embodies the many competing themes of American life during the conservative 1950s, all of which seemed to converge in this film and in this dress at the very moment Marilyn paused over the Subway grate: the responsibilities of modern life as represented by Tom Ewell’s character, the growing independence of American women, and the changing attitude of the country towards
sex and desire, which would culminate in the sexual revolution of the 1960s just a few years away. The crown jewel of Travilla’s Lost Collection, this sketch is not only a wonderful piece of Hollywood history, but an important snapshot of American popular culture from the apex of Marilyn Monroe’s meteoric film career. Provenance: Profiles in History Auction 20, Lot 114.
Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000
Sold: $ 80 000 
Lot 226: Marilyn Monroe hand–signed and inscribed photograph.
Vintage 8 in. x 10 in., black & white, gelatin silver photo of the sex symbol in a low-cut, clinging blouse. Inscribed in blue ink on the image, “To Lou, When you come back – come around, Marilyn Monroe”. With chipped, upper right hand corner. Pinholes in corners and minor creasing not affecting image or signature. In good condition.
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000
Sold: $19 000 
Lot 227: Original Marilyn Monroe anniversary Playboy cover artwork by Victoria Fuller, signed by Hugh Hefner.
Original commemorative Marilyn Monroe Playboy magazine cover painting accomplished in oil paints and silkscreen on a 30 x 40 in. stretched canvas. A one of a kind collection of 11 paintings were created by artist Victoria Fuller in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s appearance in the first issue of Playboy in December, 1953. The art depicts the iconic cover of the first issue of Playboy. In addition to being a fine art painter, Fuller was one of Playboy’s most popular Playmates, and the most photographed ‘Bunnies’ in the magazine’s last 50. She is also the first and only artist to ever receive a licensing contract from Playboy allowing her to use the famous trademark Rabbit Head Playboy, and Bunny Costume as subjects of her paintings and limited addition prints. The piece is hand-signed by the artist and Playboy Magazine founder and American icon Hugh Hefner. In fine condition.
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
Sold: $ Pass 
Documents papiers
Lot 224: Marilyn Monroe contract for The Asphalt Jungle. (MGM, 1950)
1-page, printed, typed contract on approx. 21 x 8.5 paper, signed, “Marilyn Monroe” dated 29 November 1949. In John Huston’s The Asphalt Jungle, an unknown actress named Marilyn Monroe in her early breakthrough roll as “Angela Finlay”, a small but important roll in this film noir classic. This oversize “Screen Actors Guild Minimum Contract for Freelance Players” outlines the terms of Monroe’s employment on the film. The contract states that Monroe will play the role of “Angela” in the “photoplay” The Asphalt Jungle and be paid the sum of $300 for 1 week of work beginning on November 9th, 1949. The contract lists Monroe’s’ current address as, “1301 N. Harper Ave. Los Angeles, California” and her phone number, “Hampstead 9943”. The contract verso exhibits an additional amendment typed on 8 x 4 in. paper, tipped to the contract. Signed at the bottom of the page by MGM casting director “Fred A Datig” and below that, in black pen, “Marilyn Monroe”. Retaining original folds. In very good condition.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Sold: $ 4 750 
Lot 225: Marilyn Monroe’s personal title and service agreement to her 1950 Pontiac
Marilyn Monroe Pontiac sedan paperwork consisting of (3) documents, including: (1) 8.5 x 3.75 in. Beverly Motor Company, tri-folded, printed Pontiac Service Policy. With typed “Miss Marilyn Monroe / 1301 N. Harper Ave. / Los Angeles, CA”. Inside there are terms of ownership and two attached, perforated 1000 and 2000 mile service coupons also type to “Miss Marilyn Monroe” with other information filled in, dated July 1, 1950, (1) 7.25 x 3.25 in folded printed warranty for the car’s Delco Battery. Type written to Miss Marilyn Monroe and with other technical information, dated July 1, 1950 and (1) State of California DMV “pink slip” certificate of ownership printed to “Monroe Marilyn / 1301 N Harper AV / Los Angeles” including vehicle engine number, make, model, total fees ($24.00) and Monroe’s license number, “19B29921”. All documents in fine condition.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
sold: $ 1 400 
Objets Divers
Lot 231: Warner Bros. commemorative key. (c. 1950s)
10 x 3.75 in. brass key to Warner Brothers Studios. The key’s bow is shield-shaped and features the raised “WB” letters synonymous with the studio. One side of the key blade reads, in raised letters, “Welcome to Warner Bros. Studios” and the reverse side, “The Largest in the World”. In vintage very fine condition.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Sold: $2 500 
Lot 764: Jane Russell extremely limited #1 of an intended run of up to 4 hand and footprint impressions from the Chinese Theatre.
The glitter and glamour of Hollywood continue to attract visitors from all over the world, and there is no monument to Hollywood that is more glamorous or iconic than TCL Chinese Theatre. The forecourt of the theatre remains a must-see spot for tourists and the star-struck to see how they fill the shoes of their favorite stars by placing their own feet in the celebrity footprints that mosaic the courtyard. This is a replica of the hand and footprint square of Jane Russell created from the original concrete impression at the Chinese Theatre when she placed her hand and footprints in the cement along with Marilyn Monroe for the west coast premiere of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Rumor has it that Both Jane and Marilyn wanted to make more than just hand and foot print impressions in the forecourt and that they actually wanted to imprint the physical attributes that they were both known for. Theatre management turned down this request though as it would have been considered too risqué. Measuring 37.25 x 41 in. Inscribed, “Jane Russell 6 26 53” and then “Gentleman” as the beginning of the Gentlemen Prefer Blondes title which begins on her square and ends on Monroe’s. The impression is made out of a synthetic casting compound to produce the real look and feel of concrete and does include natural materials that are found in cement. However, this is sensitive to heat and like all valuable art, it should not be kept in high heat or be displayed in the exterior direct heat/sunlight. This piece is the first of an extremely limited intended run of up to four impressions. No rights to the Jane Russell name, signature or imprint are transferred to the buyer with this sale. Special shipping arrangements will apply.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Sold: $4,000 
Lot 765: Marilyn Monroe extremely limited #1 of an intended run of up to 4 hand and footprint impressions from the Chinese Theatre.
The glitter and glamour of Hollywood continue to attract visitors from all over the world, and there is no monument to Hollywood that is more glamorous or iconic than TCL Chinese Theatre. The forecourt of the theatre remains a must-see spot for tourists and the star-struck to see how they fill the shoes of their favorite stars by placing their own feet in the celebrity footprints that mosaic the courtyard. This is a replica of the hand and footprint square of Marilyn Monroe created from the original concrete impression at the Chinese Theatre which is, by far, the most photographed imprint square in the TCL Chinese Theatre forecourt, honored with the opening of her film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. She originally wanted them to dot the “I” in her name with a diamond, but theatre management suggested that someone would steal the diamond and suggested an earring be placed instead. A short time later someone over night came along and attempted to steal the earring. The top broke off, but the back remains firmly implanted in the cement to this day. 42.5 x 42.25 in. Inscribed, “Marilyn Monroe” and then “Prefer Blondes” as half of the Gentlemen Prefer Blondes title started on Jane Russell’s square and finished on Monroe’s. Marilyn’s “I” is dotted by a faux diamond imbedded in the square. The impression is made out of a synthetic casting compound to produce the real look and feel of concrete and does include natural materials that are found in cement. However, this is sensitive to heat and like all valuable art, it should not be kept in high heat or be displayed in the exterior direct heat/sunlight. This piece is the first of an extremely limited intended run of up to four impressions. No rights to the Marilyn Monroe name, signature or imprint are transferred to the buyer with this sale. Special shipping arrangements will apply.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Sold: $7 500 
Vêtements
lot 701: Marilyn Monroe “Pola Debevoise” black felt hat from How to Marry a Millionaire. (TCF, 1953)
Black felt hat with soft ruffle brim and simple bow. Bodies by Lee yellow stamp. Internal bias label handwritten “1-39-1-4691 A-705-54 M. MONROE”. Created by Travilla for Marilyn Monroe as “Pola Debevoise” in How to Marry a Millionaire but not in the final version of the film. Lot includes a wardrobe test photo showing Monroe wearing the hat. This hat was originally created for the scene with David Wayne on the plane but was replaced with a simple beret.
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000
Sold: $15, 000 
Mai 1956 Passeport de Marilyn
En mai 1956, Marilyn Monroe obtient son passeport afin de se rendre à Londres où elle doit tourner "Le Prince et la danseuse".
Il est intéressant de remarquer qu'à la mention du "père", Marilyn a indiqué le nom de "Edward Mortensen".
In May 1956, Marilyn Monroe gets her passport to travel to London, where she will shot "The Prince and the Showgirl."
It is interesting to notice that on the mention of "father," Marilyn gave the name "Edward Mortensen."
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Paris Match 10/11/1956
Le magazine Paris Match n°396, du 10 novembre 1956, consacrait un article dans la rubrique "Elles & Eux" sur la rencontre entre la Reine Elizabeth d'Angleterre et Marilyn Monroe.
Paris Match 25/08/1956
Le magazine Paris Match n°385, du 25 août 1956, consacrait un article d'une page sur Marilyn Monroe dans la rubrique "La photo de la semaine": "Marilyn pédaleuse de charme".
13/07/1956 Trajet New York - Londres
Le 13 juillet 1956, Marilyn Monroe et Arthur Miller partent de New York pour se rendre en Angleterre où Marilyn doit tourner "The Prince and the Showgirl" (Le prince et la danseuse). Une foule de personnes s'est regroupée à l'aéroport new-yorkais pour apercevoir le couple qui prend l'avion, accompagné par les parents d'Arthur. De nombreux journalistes de la presse écrite et aussi des caméras, sont sur les lieux. La presse va rapporter que le couple voyage avec 27 valises.
> de la collection de James Collins, un fan des Monroe Six
-from the personal collection of James Collins, one of the 'Monroe Six' 
> captures
Le couple arrive à Londres le 14 juillet. La nouvelle de l'arrivée de Marilyn avait fait la Une des journaux, allant jusqu'à éclipser un très important discours du Premier Ministre Anthony Eden sur la catastrophe économique en Angleterre. Marilyn et Arthur sont assaillis dès leur descente d'avion à Idlewild Airport: près de 70 policiers sont présents pour assurer la sécurité car plus de 200 journalistes et photographes sont agglutinés sur le tarmac et dans l'aéroport.
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Dans le hall de l'aéroport, c'est la cohue entre journalistes et photographes. Laurence Olivier et sa femme Vivien Leigh viennent à la rencontre de Marilyn et Arthur.
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Une conférence de presse est organisée dans le petit salon de l'aéroport et au bar du petit hôtel. Les journalistes posent des questions idiotes à Marilyn, la considérant comme une petite blonde stupide; ils lui demandent notamment ses habitudes de sommeil, ce à quoi elle réplique:
-"Maintenant que je suis en Angleterre, disons que avant de dormir, j'aime me parfumer avec de la lavande de Yardley's".
Les journalistes -quasiment tous masculins- vont être finalement totalement séduits par la star et sont surpris par ses réparties délicieuses. Le journal 'The London Evening News' va écrire dans ses colonnes: "Elle marche. Elle parle. Elle est aussi savoureuse que des fraises à la crème."
> captures 
> photographies de Milton H Greene
Marilyn et Arthur sont escortés jusqu'à une limousine (une Austin Princess) qui les amènent à Parkside House, une propriété située à Englefield Green à Egham, à moins d'une heure en voiture de Londres. Le photographe Milton Greene et l'attaché de presse de Marilyn, Arthur Jacobs, s'y rendent aussi; ils sont escortés par quatre policiers en motos. Le couple Olivier les suivent dans une Bentley.
> captures 
Puis Marilyn, Arthur, Laurence Olivier et Vivien Leigh se retrouvent à Parkside House, où Marilyn et Arthur vont loger. Ils la louent à Lord Moore, directeur du Financial Times, et à sa femme, la pianiste Joan Moore. Donald Zec, journaliste au 'Mirror' est présent pour accueillir le couple. D'ailleurs Marilyn permit aux photographes d'accéder à la propriété pour prendre des photos.
> video 1
> video 2
> video 3
> video 4
> video "Marilyn and Miller go to England" sur youtube
> video "MM arrives in England" sur youtube
> video 'British Movietone News'
> dans la presse 
On July 13, 1956, Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller leave New York, going to London where Marilyn should shoot 'The Prince and the Showgirl'. They travel with 27 pieces of luggage.
They arrive in London the July 14 where they meet Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. More than 200 journalists and photographs are here and 70 policemen make the security service. A press conference is organised in the airport's hall.
They go after to Parkside House.
sources:
> Les vies secrètes de Marilyn Monroe, d'Anthony Summers.
> Marilyn Monroe et les caméras.
> Marilyn Monroe, de Barbara Leaming.
> Marilyn Monroe Les inédits, de Marie Clayton.
20/07/1956 Londres en voiture
Clichés de paparazzis montrant Marilyn Monroe à Londres le 20 juillet 1956; bien cachée sur la banquette arrière derrière un rideau, portant lunettes noires et foulard.
> Photos publiées dans le Paris Match du 18/08/1956 .
Pictures of Marilyn Monroe hidden back of a car in London, 1956.
15/07/1956 Conférence de Presse au Savoy Hotel et Parkside House
Le 15 juillet 1956, Marilyn Monroe et Laurence Olivier donnent une conférence de presse pendant une heure dans le salon Lancaster du Savoy Hotel de Londres devant un parterre de près de 250 journalistes et une foule de badeaux se tenant dans la rue, devant les vitrines de l'hôtel. Si les photographes étaient si nombreux aux conférences de presse londoniennes, c'est parce que Olivier avait annoncé que le film The Sleeping Prince (qui était alors le titre provisoire) serait tourné à huit clos, écartant ainsi du plateau photographes et journalistes. Les conférences de presse étaient alors un moyen de satifaire les photographes et la presse.
Parmi les photographes présents: Jack Esten, Douglas Miller, René Vital et Tony Davis.
Les photographes étaient déçus de voir la star Marilyn si sobrement vêtue (elle portait une robe noire classique, à l'empiècement ceinture transparent) mais ils la prirent en photos sous toutes les coutures.
Malgré sa promesse à Olivier, Marilyn arrive avec une heure de retard. Pendant ce temps, Olivier avait fait patienter seul les journalistes et n'était pas d'humeur charmante, voire même d'une humeur infecte- quand Marilyn arriva. Avant l'arrivée de Marilyn, il avait déclaré aux journalistes qu'il était autrefois tombé amoureux de Marilyn, mais elle désormais mariée et sa femme Vivien attendait un enfant, ce qui présageait un nouveau départ pour le couple britannique.
Quand Marilyn arriva, elle semblait être ailleurs et sa voix était à peine audible. Néanmoins, Olivier fut impressionné par sa capacité à charmer le public. Il y avait tellement de bruit dans le salon, qu'Olivier prenait le soin de répéter à Marilyn chacune des questions qu'on lui posait, afin qu'elle puisse aussi réfléchir quelques secondes aux réponses qu'elle donnerait. Malgré ses petites attentions, Olivier était beaucoup plus réservé que lorsque Marilyn le rencontra à New York; les manières de l'acteur rendait Marilyn anxieuse et elle le jugea peu sympathique.
Mais à son habitude, Marilyn envoûte l'auditoire et enjôle les reporters, même les plus audacieux, comme l'a remarqué Winifried Carr du 'Daily Telegraph': "Après avoir observé la plupart des critiques qui emplissaient la pièce, j'étais éberlué de voir ces hommes, les mâles les plus cyniques et les plus snobs de la ville, ces journalistes mordants, se comportant comme des adolescents. Même ceux qui étaient venus en ricanant restaient accrochés à ses mots comme des écoliers trop influençables et riaient devant tant de subtilité avant même qu'elle ait terminé sa phrase."
En effet, la presse britannique va adorer Marilyn, qui fera les gros titres des journaux durant tout son séjour en Angleterre. Le lendemain de la conférence, on pouvait lire notamment ces quelques déclarations des journalistes dans la presse:
-"Cette blonde n'est pas stupide."
-"Il n'y a aucun vice ni scandale en elle."
-"Ce n'est pas une nouvelle Marilyn mais l'ancienne qui se fait connaître."
-"Elle a aussi quelque chose dans les yeux."
Marilyn avait déclaré à la presse: "Je vais faire de la bicyclette dans la campagne". Alors, le journal Daily Sketch lui offre une bicyclette.
> Photographies de Milton H Greene 
> captures
> videos
> une video sur britishpathe.com
> trois videos sur gettyimages.fr
La présence de Marilyn suscita à Londres une vive curiosité et la foule se rassemblait partout où elle allait. Comme à Parkside House, où elle posa pour les photographes avec son mari Arthur Miller, où même les enfants se bousculent devant la grille et où quelques privilégiés se mettent en file indienne afin d'obtenir un autographe.
Photographies de Sidney Martin
> photo de presse 
> dans la presse
On July 15, 1956, Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier give a press conference to the Lancaster Room at Savoy Hotel, in London.
Marilyn and Arthur Miller are also photographied at Parkside House.
Sources:
> Marilyn Monroe Les Inédits - de Marie Clayton
> Marilyn Monroe et les caméras
> Marilyn Monroe - de Barbara Leaming
> revue Paris Match n°381, du 28 juillet 1956
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