27/02/1961 - Télégramme de Marlon Brando
Le 27 février 1961, Marlon Brando envoie un télégramme à Marilyn Monroe, qui est hospitalisée à l'hôpital Presbytérien de New York.
Le 27 février
Marilyn Monroe
Clinique et institut neurologique
Hôpital Presbytérien
168e Broadway
New-York, NY
Chère Marilyn,
Les meilleures remises en question naissent des pires crises de l’existence. Cela nous arrive à tous à des degrés différents. Sois heureuse de le vivre et n’aie pas peur d’avoir peur. Cela ne peut que t’aider. Détends-toi et profites-en. Mes pensées t’accompagnent avec ma plus profonde affection.
Marlon
On February, 27, 1961, Marlon Brando send a telegram to Marilyn Monroe who is hospitalised at the Presbyterian hospital in New York.
TELEGRAM Feb.27th
Marilyn Monroe
Nurological Institute Clinic
Presbyterian Hospital
168th & Broadway
New York City, N.Y.
Dear Marilyn:
The best reappraisals are born in the worst crisis. It has happened to all of us in relative degrees. Be glad for it and don't be afraid of being afraid. It can only help. Relax and enjoy it. I send you my thoughts and my warmest affections.
Marlon
source: vente aux enchères de Christies du 30 juin 2005
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Dorothy Dandridge
Dorothy Dandridge
(1922 - 1965)
actrice américaine
amie avec Marilyn de 1948 à 1955s
surnommée "The Black Marilyn Monroe"
Dorothy Jean Dandridge naît le 29 novembre 1922 à Cleveland (dans l'Ohio, USA). Deuxième fille d'un pasteur et ébéniste (Cyril Dandridge) et d'une apprentie comédienne (Ruby Dandridge), sa soeur aîné s'appelle Vivian. Ses parents se séparent peu avant sa naissance. Leur mère lance ses deux petits filles très vite sur scène: Dorothy et Vivian se produisent sous le nom des Wonder Children, dans des spectacles religieux au sein des églises à travers le territoire des États-Unis pendant cinq ans, avec leur manager Geneva Williams, pendant que leur mère reste travailler à Cleveland, se produisant aussi sur scène.
Avec la Grande Dépression, le travail se fait plus rare et en 1930 Ruby déménage avec ses filles pour s'installer à Hollywood (en Californie), où elle trouve du travail dans des stations de radio et joue des rôles de servantes au cinéma.
En 1934, le duo Dorothy - Vivian se rebaptise The Dandridge Sisters et s'associent avec la danseuse et chanteuse Etta Jones (voir photo ci-contre). Elles se produisent sur scène dans de nombreux clubs à travers le pays, dont le Cotton Club et l'Apollo Theater à New York.
Dorothy obtient un petit rôle au cinéma en 1935, dans la comédie Teacher's Beau (de la série des films Our Gang). Et le trio parvient à être au casting des films The Big Broadcast of 1936, A Day at the Races avec les Marx Brothers et It Can't Last Forever avec les Jackson Brothers en 1937.
Puis Dorothy parvient à enchaîner divers rôles au cinéma; dans Four Shall Die (1940), une production de films faits pour les noirs avec des acteurs noirs, puis l'année suivante dans Lady from Louisiana avec John Wayne et Sundown avec Gene Tierney. En 1941, elle joue dans une comédie musicale de la 20th Century Fox: Sun Valley Serenade, où elle chante avec les Nicholas Brothers. En plus du cinéma, Dorothy prête sa voix à plusieurs courts métrages d’animation.
Le 6 septembre 1942, Dorothy se marie avec le danseur de claquettes Harold Nicholas (l'un des frères Nicholas des 'Nicholas Brothers' - voir photo ci-contre). Ils ont ensemble une fille, Harolyn Suzanne Nicholas qui naît le 2 septembre 1943 avec un handicap mental (autisme profond). Sa belle-soeur Geraldine Branton racontera: «Dottie ne devait plus jamais se débarrasser d'un sentiment de culpabilité; personne n'est parvenu ensuite à la raisonner.» Dorothy et Harold finissent par divorcer en octobre 1951. Les échecs de sa vie privée et son enfance chaotique où elle s'est toujours sentie exploitée, vont la conduire à une dépression chronique jusqu'à la fin de sa vie.
Contrainte de subvenir aux besoins de sa fille, elle se produit dans les night-clubs qu'elle abhorre, paralysée par le trac et la timidité, malgré un grand succès car elle est plébiscitée par le public masculin séduit par sa beauté et elle triomphe au Mocambo de Los Angeles. Elle devient la première chanteuse noire à se produire dans des endroits aussi huppés que l'Empire Room du Waldorf Astoria de New York (elle voyagera ensuite à Londres, Toronto, La Havane, São Paulo).
L'Amérique des années 1950 est ségrégationniste et Dorothy va souffrir du racisme, comme toute personne de couleur aux Etats-Unis. Les lois raciales vont notamment lui imposer de ne pas 'se mélanger' avec les blancs. Dorothy racontera qu'un hôtel du Nevada lui avait ordonné de rester enfermer dans sa chambre quand elle n'était pas sur scène en train de chanter dans la salle de spectacle de l'hôtel et de ne pas fréquenter ni le bar ni la piscine de l'hôtel, réservés à la clientèle blanche. Le costumier William Travilla lui dessine des robes pour ses performances dans les nights-clubs; ils deviennent amis et Travilla sera témoin du traitement de racisme que subit Dorothy: un soir, au début des années 1950, il va la voir avec un ami à Las Vegas où Dorothy se produit. Le trio souhaite sortir ensemble dans les bars, casinos et night clubs mais il est interdit à Dorothy d'aller dans les lieux publics. Donc ils se retrouvent dans la cuisine de l'appartement d'hôtel de Dorothy et les hommes sont écoeurés de voir qu'il est acceptable pour Dorothy de se produire sur scène pour la clientèle blanche, mais pas assez pour se mêler à eux avant ou après. Ce qui aménera à Dorothy de dire "Si j'étais blanche, je pourrais capturer le monde."
A la même époque, elle a une aventure avec le comédien Peter Lawford, futur gendre du président Kennedy, qui, au dernier moment, refuse de l'épouser par crainte de saborder sa carrière.
En 1951, son apparition dans Tarzan's Peril fait parler d'elle: c'est surtout sa tenue qui est jugée provocante (voir photo ci-contre) et elle surfe sur le phénomène en posant en tenue sexy pour la couverture du magazine Ebony.
En décembre 1952, un agent des studios de la MGM la voit sur scène au club Mocambo à Los Angeles et la recommande au casting de Bright Road, qui sera son premier vrai grand rôle, où elle y donne pour la première fois la réplique à l'acteur Harry Belafonte, qu'elle retrouvera plus tard dans bien d'autres films et qui restera un fidèle ami.
Elle poursuit en parallèle sa carrière sur scène, se produisant dans de nombreux nightclubs et multipliant les apparitions dans des émissions de télé, comme le célèbre Ed Sullivan.
En 1953, un casting national est organisé par la 20th Century Fox pour l'adaptation de la comédie musicale jouée à Broadway en 1943 Carmen Jones, basée sur l'opéra Carmen, et adapté dans le contexte de la seconde guerre mondiale, mettant en scène les afro-américains. A la recherche d'acteurs et d'actrices noirs, le réalisateur Otto Preminger ne veut pas au départ de Dorothy dans le rôle de Carmen, pensant que son look est trop sophistiqué et mieux adapté au rôle de Cindy Lou. Pour obtenir le rôle, Dorothy se fait aider des maquilleurs de la marque Max-Factor, pour obtenir l'apparence et la personnalité du rôle titre Carmen, et se rend dans le bureau de Preminger qui se laisse convaincre. Dorothy retrouve Harry Belafonte pour former le couple star du film. Malgré le statut de chanteuse reconnu de Dorothy, le studio voulait une voix d'opéra, les chansons sont donc doublées par la chanteuse d'opéra Marilyn Horne.
A sa sortie, le film rencontre un succès considérable tant au niveau de la critique (le chroniqueur Walter Winchell dit que sa performance est "enchanteresse") que des recettes engendrées, et impose Dorothy comme la première sex-symbol noire américaine. Elle devient la première femme noire à faire la couverture du très populaire magazine Life (le 1er novembre 1954 - voir photo ci-contre), en posant dans son rôle de Carmen par une photographie publicitaire du film. Le succés international du film (qui a rapporté 10 millions $ au box office qui en fait l'un des films ayant rapporté le plus de bénéfices) mène Dorothy, la première actrice afro-américaine, aux Oscars (elle est nommée meilleure actrice aux Oscars de 1955 et fait sensation à la cérémonie, mais c'est Grace Kelly qui remporte le prix. Ce soir là, Marlon Brando, très attiré par Dorothy, va embrasser Dorothy sur la bouche pour la consoler et l'anecdote va choquer les bonnes moeurs américaines).
Dorothy va se rendre au Festival de Cannes en mai 1955 pour présenter le film en hors compétition: elle y est présentée comme "la bombe du festival"; dans un reportage pour la télévision française, le journaliste François Chalais dit qu' "elle explose sous les traits de l'étourdissante actrice café au lait. (...) elle n'a qu'à paraître pour que tout ait l'air de disparaître autour d'elle. Elle n'a qu'à bouger pour que tout, à part elle, ait l'air d'être soudain immobile, comme figé de stupeur devant autant d'inconsciente audace, devant autant d'hormones en liberté pas surveillée".
Le film lui a aussi permis de rencontrer l'amour: Dorothy devient la maîtresse d'Otto Preminger qui, de son côté, est marié. Leur relation va durer quatre ans, au bout desquels Dorothy mettra fin, réalisant que les promesses de Preminger de quitter sa femme ne seront jamais réelles et après que Preminger l'ait obligé à avorter par peur du scandale.
Le 15 février 1955, Dorothy signe un contrat de trois films avec la Fox, avec l'appui du grand patron des studios Darryl F. Zanuck, lui permettant de gagner 75 000 $ par film. Zanuck veut faire d'elle la première icone afro-américaine du cinéma. Dorothy est en lice pour de grands rôles: le remake du film The Blue Angel, reprenant le rôle de la chanteuse Lola, tenu jadis par Marlene Dietrich, ainsi que dans le remake de Under Two Flags, dans des adaptations entièrement afro-américaine. Elle accepte le rôle de Tuptim dans The King and I, et un rôle dans The Lieutenant Wore Skirts. Mais, suivant les conseils de Preminger lui indiquant que ces films sont indignes d'elle, elle décline donc les offres, ce qu'elle regrettera plus tard.
Elle fait son retour au cinéma en 1957, dans le film Island in the Sun, donnant la réplique à James Mason, Joan Fontaine, Joan Collins, et retrouvant encore Harry Belafonte. L'histoire controverse raconte l'amour entre une indienne (jouée par Dorothy) et un homme blanc (joué par John Austin) et le script a été remanié plusieurs fois afin de respecter les codes imposés par les studios concernant les relations inter-raciales. Côté coulisses, Dorothy et John Austin vont entamer une liaison. Malgré la controverse et les critiques négatives, le film rencontre un très grand succès.
Elle joue ensuite dans une production italienne, Tamango, face à l'acteur allemand Curd Jürgens avec qui elle vit une romance sur le tournage. En 1958, elle redonne la réplique à James Mason dans The Deck Ran Red, puis joue dans la super production hollywoodienne Porgy and Bess réalisée par Preminger avec Sidney Poitier et Sammy Davis Jr.
En 1959, elle joue dans un thriller britannique à petit budget, Malaga. La publicité autour du film annonce que c'est la première fois qu'une actrice noire embrasse un acteur blanc (ce qui est erroné, car c'est le film Tamango qui montre pour la première fois un baiser entre une noire et un blanc, entre Dorothy et Curd Jürgens); mais Dorothy et son partenaire Trevor Howard créent une tension sexuelle sous-jacente sous la direction de Laszlo Benedek et le film sera interdit dans les salles américaines jusqu'en 1962.
Elle joue avec James Coburn dans The Murder Men (1961 - qui sera ensuite intégré en épisode de la série télévisée Les Barons de la Pègre). En 1962, Christian-Jaque l’engage avec Alain Delon pour tourner un Marco Polo qui reste inachevé.
Le 22 juin 1959, Dorothy épouse en secondes noces le restaurateur Jack Denison (voir photo ci-contre). Une relation décevante: il la dépouille de sa fortune et ils divorcent en 1962 après des accusations de violences domestiques.
À cette époque, elle découvre que les personnes chargées de gérer ses finances l'ont déjouée de 150 000 $ et qu'elle avait 139 000 $ de dettes pour les arriérés d'impôts. Elle vend alors sa maison d'Hollywood et place sa fille dans un établissement psychiatrique d'état à Camarillo, en Californie, et emménage dans un petit appartement au 8495 Fountain Avenue à West Hollywood, en Californie.
Rencontrant de multiples déboires, tant sur le plan professionnel que personnel, elle décide de reprendre en main sa carrière de chanteuse. Le 9 septembre 1965, il est prévu qu'elle prenne l'avion pour New York, où elle doit faire son retour sur scène au Basin Street East.
Le 8 septembre 1965, elle discute au téléphone avec sa belle-soeur et amie Geraldine "Geri" Branton qui racontera que Dorothy évitait d'exprimer son espoir pour l'avenir de chanter People dans son intégralité (chanson de 1964 de Barbra Streisand) et de faire cette remarque énigmatique avant de raccrocher: «Quoi qu'il arrive, je sais que vous comprendrez.»
Plusieurs heures après cet appel, Dorothy est retrouvée morte, allongée nue au sol de sa salle de bain avec un turban bleu sur la tête, par son manager Earl Mills qui a forcé la porte pour rentrer. L'institut de pathologie de Los Angeles conclut que la cause de son décès est un accident vasculaire cérébral à la suite d'une overdose de médicaments (des antidépresseurs), alors que le coroner de Los Angeles parvient à une conclusion différente: décès du à une rare embolie d'obstruction du flux sanguin aux poumons et au cerveau, par de minuscules morceaux de graisse s'écaillant de la moelle osseuse dans le pied droit qu'elle s'était fracturée cinq jours avant sa mort.
Earl Mills déclarera que «La vie de Dorothy n'a été qu'une suite d'épreuves plus douloureuses les unes que les autres. Chaque fois elle perdait un peu plus pied. Il n'y avait pas d'issue, elle le savait.»
Dorothy avait 42 ans. Incinérée, ses cendres sont dispersées dans le Freedom Mausoleum du cimetière Forest Lawn Memorial Park à Glendale (en Californie).
Dorothy Dandridge est une référence dans la culture américaine, et bon nombre des personnalités noires américaines lui rendent désormais hommage:
Beyoncé / Janet Jackson / Rihanna
En 1999, un biopic est réalisé pour la télévision "Introducing Dorothy Dandridge" ("Dorothy Dandridge, le destin d'une diva") avec Halle Berry dans le rôle titre, et récompensé par des Emmy Awards et Golden Globes:
Marilyn et Dorothy
Dorothy Dandridge, Otto Preminger, Marilyn Monroe
L'amitié entre Marilyn Monroe et Dorothy Dandridge reste un fait peu connu. Non relaté dans la presse d'époque, du à la ségrégation et au racisme -où les blancs étaient séparés des noirs- le lien entre les deux actrices est aussi peu décrit dans les biographies consacrées à Marilyn; tandis que l'on trouve plus d'information dans les livres consacrés à Dorothy.
Dorothy est surnommée la "Black Marilyn" (la "Marilyn noire") par les médias et la communauté noire de l'époque, de par leur sex-appeal et leur vie au destin tragique.
Marilyn Monroe rencontre Dorothy Dandridge à la fin de l'année 1948 pendant les cours d'art dramatique de l'"Actor's Lab" à Hollywood, que Marilyn a commencé à suivre en 1947. Elles se soutiennent lors des auditions (Dorothy, anxieuse et impatiente, apprécie la patience et la gaité de Marilyn) et s'appellent souvent au téléphone, discutant de leur carrière, des hommes et du racisme à Hollywood. Elles vont souvent ensemble à des fêtes privées à Los Angeles, parfois accompagnées d'Ava Gardner, une autre amie de Dorothy.
Ava Gardner et Dorothy (1953)
En 1952, quand Marilyn emménage à Hilldale Avenue, dans le West Hollywood, Dorothy est en quelque sorte une voisine de Marilyn, car elle habitait plus bas dans la même rue, dans un duplex qu'elle partegeait avec son petit-ami Phil Moore, un musicien de jazz, compositeur et professeur de chant pour les actrices, qui travaillait aussi en répétition avec Marilyn (en 1948 pour 'Ladies of the Chrorus' ). Marilyn se rendait ainsi souvent chez Dorothy, pour prendre des cours avec Phil Moore, où son piano est installé à l'étage:
Phil Moore avec Dorothy Dandridge (1951) / Marilyn Monroe (1948 et 1951)
Le 3 août 1952, Marilyn se rend chez Dorothy pour se préparer à la fête de Ray Anthony, en la présence du photographe Phil Stern, qui prendra des photos à la fête.
Eté 1953, sur le tournage de River of no return (La rivière sans retour) à Jasper au Canada,, Dorothy qui accompagne 'officieusement' son amant Otto Preminger, retrouve Marilyn. Les acteurs, Preminger et Dorothy sont photographiés dans les coulisses (les seules photographies montrant Dorothy en compagnie de Marilyn):
Rory Calhoun, Dorothy Dandridge,
Otto Preminger, Robert Mitchum et Marilyn
Le 15 septembre 1954, pendant que Marilyn tourne la scène de la robe de The Seven Year Itch (Sept ans de réflexion) à New York, Joe DiMaggio, entraîné par le chroniqueur Walter Winchell, va découvrir sa femme affoler le public majoritairement masculin lorsque sa robe blanche se soulève faisant découvrir ses jambes et sa culotte. Le soir à l'hôtel, le couple se dispute violemment. Quand la décision du divorce est prise, Marilyn téléphone aussitôt à Dorothy et les deux femmes vont pleurer ensemble. Dorothy va même proposer à Marilyn de venir à New York pour lui apporter son soutien.
En 1956, Dorothy souhaite obtenir le rôle de Cherie dans Bus Stop (Arrêt d'autobus) et supplie Darryl Zanuck de le lui donner. C'est Marilyn qui aura la rôle.
Quand Dorothy apprend le décès de Marilyn, elle en est dévastée.
Dorothy meurt dans l'appartement D2 de l'immeuble "El Palacio Apartments", au 8495 Fountain Avenue, qui est l'immeuble où a vécu Marilyn pendant quelques mois en 1947.
El Palacio Apartments
Dorothy a confié à son manager Earl Mills que
- "Marilyn était un sex-symbol mondial mais je pense qu'elle n'aimait pas être ça. En plus, elle pensait ne pas être un bon coup au lit. Elle avait toujours de la peine pour toute sorte, donc faire l'amour pour Marilyn était souvent douloureux. Vous ne pouvez pas apprécier le sexe de cette manière."
- "Ce qu'elle voulait chez un homme n'existe pas. Elle avait le sentiment qu'un homme bien pourrait guérir tous ses maux, ses insécurités, ses doutes. Il pourrait la protéger de tous les troubles du monde. A chaque fois qu'elle rencontrait un homme dont elle pouvait tomber amoureuse, elle pensait que c'était cet homme qui pouvait faire toutes ces choses. Donc elle se mariait ou engageait une relation emplie de grands espoirs. Là, l'homme n'avait pas la possibilité de répondre à ces attentes. De plus, il ne savait pas ce qu'elle attendait de lui. Si il l'aurait su, peut être que ça aurait fonctionné. Mais si il finissait par lui demander, Marilyn ne savait pas dire ce qu'il fallait faire pour combler ce vide."
>> sources:
biographie en anglais sur wikipedia
biographie en français sur wikipedia
blog Dorothy Dandridge, Angel Face sur coppercoloredgal
photographies sur The Red List / LIFE / Doctor Macro
livre "Dorothy Dandridge: An intimate Biography" de Earl Mills (extrait sur Google Books)
forum EverlastingStar
article "The frienship of Marilyn and Dorothy" sur le blog thegentlemensfoundation
article "Encounters with Racism - Travilla, Marilyn and Dorothy" sur le blog travillastyle
- video documentaire / biographie en anglais -
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Enchère Julien's 90210 Exclusive Spring 2016
Vente aux enchères 'Julien's 90210 Exclusive Summer 2015' par Juliens Auction du 28 mars 2016 à Hollywood.
Le catalogue (photo ci-contre) est en consultation libre et en vente au prix de 100 $ sur le site de Julien's Auction.
La vente aux enchères contient 13 lots consacrés à Marilyn Monroe: en consultation sur julienslive.
Lot 1 : MARILYN MONROE IDENTIFICATION CARD SIGNED "NORMA JEAN DiMAGGIO"
A Marilyn Monroe signed United States Department of Defense Noncombatant’s Certificate of Identity. The card is signed “Norma Jean DiMaggio” and countersigned by the issuing officer. It is additionally marked “Void.” Monroe’s fingerprints are stamped on the back of the card, but no other information has been entered. It is well known that Monroe was issued an official Department of Defense identification card dated February 8, 1954, with a card serial number of 129278. This card’s serial number is 129279. The same issuing officer signed this card as well as Monroe's official ID card. Monroe visited Korea to entertain the troops while on her honeymoon with Joe DiMaggio in February 1954.
2 1/2 by 3 3/4 inches
EST. $20,000-30,000 / Unsold 
Lot 2 : MARILYN MONROE SIGNED CHECK
A Marilyn Monroe handwritten and signed check. The check is written from an account with Bank of America, Laurel/Sunset branch, in the amount of $282, dated July 13, 1953 paid to Mrs. Jaffray.
Approximately, 2 1/2 by 6 inches
EST. $2,000-4,000 / Winning bid:$4,160 
Lot 3: MARILYN MONROE BERNARD OF HOLLYWOOD PHOTOGRAPH
A limited edition color photograph of Marilyn Monroe titled “Valentine Heart” taken by Bruno Bernard circa 1946. Numbered 16/90 and signed by The Estate of Bruno Bernard in the lower margin.
20 by 16 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
EST. $2000-3000 / unsold 
Lot 4 : MARILYN MONROE BERNARD OF HOLLYWOOD PHOTOGRAPH
A limited edition color photograph of Marilyn Monroe titled “Sailor Girl” taken by Bruno Bernard circa 1946. Numbered 16/90 and signed by The Estate of Bruno Bernard in the lower margin.
20 by 16 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
EST. $2000-3000 / unsold 
Lot 5: MARILYN MONROE BRUNO BERNARD SIGNED ORIGINAL VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH
An original vintage black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe signing autographs taken by Bruno Bernard circa 1954. Signed on verso “Bernard of Hollywood.”
11 by 14 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
EST. $4000-6000 / Winning bid:$5,120 
Lot 6 : MARILYN MONROE BRUNO BERNARD SIGNED ORIGINAL VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH
An original vintage black and white pin-up photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by Bruno Bernard circa 1946. Signed on verso “Bernard of Hollywood.”
10 by 8 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
EST. $5000-7000 / unsold 
Lot 7: MARILYN MONROE BERNARD OF HOLLYWOOD PHOTOGRAPH
A limited edition black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe wearing a costume dress from her film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century, 1953) taken by Bruno Bernard circa 1953. Numbered 16/90 and signed by The Estate of Bruno Bernard in the lower margin.
20 by 16 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
EST. $2000-3000 / unsold 
Lot 8 : MARILYN MONROE BERNARD OF HOLLYWOOD PHOTOGRAPH
A limited edition color photograph of Marilyn Monroe titled “My Girl Friday” taken by Bruno Bernard circa 1946. Numbered 16/90 and signed by The Estate of Bruno Bernard in the lower margin.
20 by 16 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
EST. $2000-3000 / unsold 
Lot 9: MARILYN MONROE ARTWORK BY STEVE KAUFMAN
A portrait of Marilyn Monroe by pop artist Steve Kaufman. Oil on canvas silkscreen over fabric stretched to frame, with additional handpainted embellishments, numbered 7/10, titled “Marilyn Baby,” inscribed by the artist “Best Wishes/ stevekaufmanart.com.” Accompanied by a certificate from Steve Kaufman Art.
12 by 12 inches
EST. $400-600 / Winning bid:$2,432 
Lot 10: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS
A group of Marilyn Monroe items: an 11-by-14-inch photograph of Monroe with Lassie; a matted 9-by-7-inch photograph of Monroe sitting; and a matted approximately 9-by-7-inch print of Monroe in stockings, inscribed in the margin as being from the estate of Bernard of Hollywood. Together with four copies of the Roger C. Taylor book Marilyn in Art (London, Pop Art Books, 2006).
14 by 11 inches, largest
PROVENANCE From the Collection of Allan Rich
EST. $100-300 / Winning bid:$480 
Lot 11: MARILYN MONROE AND MARLON BRANDO PHOTOGRAPH BY MILTON GREENE
A black and white original photograph of Marilyn Monroe and Marlon Brando taken by Milton Greene in 1955. Brando is kneeling before Monroe, draping an “Actors’ Studio Benefit Usher” sash across her chest. Artist's stamp on verso, signed by Greene and dated “3-21-80.”
14 by 11 inches
EST. $600-800 / Winning bid:$832 
Lot 12: BUS STOP PHOTOGRAPH ARCHIVE
An archive of continuity and publicity photographs for the film Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). The collection includes approximately 100 publicity photographs stamped on verso by the Advertising Code Administration. Twelve of these photographs have been additionally stamped "Retouch as Indicated" in red ink, and the surface of the photo has been drawn on where censors indicated to make Marilyn Monroe's wardrobe less revealing in the photographs. Nineteen small black and white prints are also stamped by the Advertising Code Administration of Hollywood. Three black and white small prints are stamped "Marilyn Monroe Productions Approved by _______" on verso. Also, 19 black and white snapshots taken on and off the set; 16 black and white publicity images; two wardrobe shots with the transparencies of Don Murray; a small number of other photographs for unknown use; and nine color publicity clips that would have been sent to newspapers and magazines for promotion of the film.
Sizes vary
EST. $800-1,200 / Winning bid:$2,560 
Lot 13: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDRE de DIENES
A black and white silver gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe taken by Andre de Dienes in 1949. The photograph is hand printed by de Dienes on double-weight paper and stamped by the photographer on verso. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from One West Publishing.
11 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches
EST. $400-600 / Winning bid:$768 
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Lot 478 MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDRE de DIENES
A black and white silver gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe taken by Andre de Dienes in 1945. Hand printed by de Dienes on double-weight paper and stamped by the photographer twice on verso.
20 by 16 inches
Winning bid:$512 - Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 479 MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDRE de DIENES
A black and white silver gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe taken by Andre de Dienes in 1946. Hand printed by de Dienes on double-weight paper and stamped by the photographer on verso.
20 by 16 inches
Winning bid:$896 - Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 480 MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDRE de DIENES
A black and white silver gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe taken by Andre de Dienes in 1949. Hand printed by de Dienes on double-weight paper and stamped by the photographer twice on verso.
17 by 16 inches
Winning bid:$750 - Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 481 MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDRE de DIENES
A black and white silver gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe taken by Andre de Dienes in 1949. Hand printed by de Dienes on double-weight paper and stamped by the photographer twice on verso.
20 by 16 inches
Winning bid:$384 - Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 482 MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDRE de DIENES
A black and white silver gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe taken by Andre de Dienes in 1949. Hand printed by de Dienes on double-weight paper and stamped by the photographer on verso. Additionally handwritten on verso is "17/67 given to [illegible] Shirley de Dienes 11-18-86."
20 by 16 inches
Winning bid:$384 - Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 483 MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDRE de DIENES
A black and white silver gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe taken by Andre de Dienes in 1949. Hand printed by de Dienes on double-weight paper and stamped by the photographer twice on verso. Additionally inscribed on verso "25/67 given to Chad Lewis Shirley de Dienes 11-18-86."
20 by 16 inches
Winning bid:$384 - Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 484 MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDRE de DIENES
A black and white silver gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe taken by Andre de Dienes in 1949. Hand printed by de Dienes on double-weight paper and stamped by the photographer twice on verso.
20 by 16 inches
Winning bid:$576 - Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 485 MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDRE de DIENES
A black and white silver gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe taken by Andre de Dienes in 1953. Hand printed by de Dienes on double-weight paper and stamped by the photographer twice on verso.
20 by 16 inches
Winning bid:$1,024 - Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 486 MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDRE de DIENES
A black and white silver gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe taken by Andre de Dienes in 1953. Hand printed by de Dienes on double-weight paper and stamped by the photographer twice on verso.
20 by 16 inches
Winning bid:$1,024 - Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 487 MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDRE de DIENES
A black and white silver gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe taken by Andre de Dienes in 1953. Hand printed by de Dienes on double-weight paper and stamped by the photographer twice on verso.
20 by 16 inches
Winning bid:$640 - Estimate: $400 - $600 
Bruno Bernard
Lot 502 MARILYN MONROE BERNARD OF HOLLYWOOD PHOTOGRAPH
A limited edition color photograph of Marilyn Monroe titled “Valentine Heart” taken by Bruno Bernard circa 1946. Numbered 16/90 and signed by The Estate of Bruno Bernard in the lower margin.
20 by 16 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
unsold - Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000 
Lot 503 MARILYN MONROE BERNARD OF HOLLYWOOD PHOTOGRAPH
A limited edition color photograph of Marilyn Monroe titled “Sailor Girl” taken by Bruno Bernard circa 1946. Numbered 16/90 and signed by The Estate of Bruno Bernard in the lower margin.
20 by 16 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
unsold - Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000 
Lot 504 MARILYN MONROE BERNARD OF HOLLYWOOD PHOTOGRAPH
A limited edition color photograph of Marilyn Monroe titled “My Girl Friday” taken by Bruno Bernard circa 1946. Numbered 16/90 and signed by The Estate of Bruno Bernard in the lower margin.
20 by 16 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
unsold - Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000 
Lot 505 MARILYN MONROE BRUNO BERNARD SIGNED ORIGINAL VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH
An original vintage black and white pin-up photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by Bruno Bernard circa 1946. Signed on verso “Bernard of Hollywood.”
10 by 8 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
unsold - Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 
Lot 510 MARILYN MONROE BERNARD OF HOLLYWOOD PHOTOGRAPH
A limited edition black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe titled “Poolside” taken by Bruno Bernard circa 1949. Numbered 16/90 and signed by The Estate of Bruno Bernard in the lower margin.
20 by 16 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
Winning bid:$4,062.50 - Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000 
Lot 511 MARILYN MONROE BRUNO BERNARD SIGNED ORIGINAL VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH
An original vintage black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe signing autographs taken by Bruno Bernard circa 1954. Signed on verso “Bernard of Hollywood.”
11 by 14 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
unsold - Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 
Lot 512 MARILYN MONROE BERNARD OF HOLLYWOOD PHOTOGRAPH
A limited edition black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe wearing a costume dress from her film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century, 1953) taken by Bruno Bernard circa 1953. Numbered 16/90 and signed by The Estate of Bruno Bernard in the lower margin.
20 by 16 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
unsold - Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000 
Lot 513 MARILYN MONROE BRUNO BERNARD SIGNED ORIGINAL VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH
An original vintage black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe on the set of The Seven Year Itch (20th Century, 1955) taken by Bruno Bernard circa 1954. Signed on verso "Bernard of Hollywood" and contained in a brown Bernard of Hollywood folder.
14 by 11 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
Winning bid:$12,500 - Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000 
Lot 514 MARILYN MONROE BERNARD OF HOLLYWOOD PHOTOGRAPH
A limited edition color photograph of Marilyn Monroe wearing the famous white dress from her film The Seven Year Itch (20th Century, 1955) taken by Bruno Bernard circa 1954. Numbered 16/50 and signed by The Estate of Bruno Bernard in the lower margin.
24 by 20 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
unsold - Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
George Barris
Lot 537 MARILYN MONROE GEORGE BARRIS PHOTOGRAPHS
A pair of black and white photographs of Marilyn Monroe taken by George Barris. Each photograph is signed by Barris. One of the photographs is stamped “© 1987 George Barris/ Marilyn Monroe/ Weston Editions LTD./ All Rights Reserved,” and both photographs are stamped “The Private Collection of Kim Goodwin.”
Winning bid:$448 - Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 538 MARILYN MONROE GEORGE BARRIS PHOTOGRAPH
A black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by George Barris in the summer of 1962. Signed by the photographer at lower right and stamped “The Kim Goodwin Collection” on verso.
Winning bid:$250 - Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 539 MARILYN MONROE GEORGE BARRIS LAST PHOTOGRAPHS PORTFOLIO
A folder containing eight color prints of George Barris’ photographs of Marilyn Monroe. White folder reads on the cover “Marilyn Monroe/ 25th/ The Last Photos.” Interior left of folder reads “Limited Edition/ Original Photographs by/ George Barris.” Interior right of folder reads “As seen in/ ‘Marilyn’ Norma Jeane/ text by Gloria Steinem.” Accompanied by a card that gives the edition number as 74/99. Each photograph is signed by Barris and stamped on verso “Copyright 1987/ Marilyn Monroe/ Weston Editions LTD.” The photographs are additionally stamped “The Private Collection of Kim Goodwin.”
Photographs, 10 by 8 inches; Folder, 10 1/2 by 9 inches
Winning bid:$2,240 - Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Photos Diverses
Lot 19 JOAN COLLINS TWO FRAMED POSTERS
The first, titled "Marilyn Monroe as Jean Harlow," is from a series of photographs photographer Richard Avedon produced with Marilyn Monroe, signed by Avedon. Other photographs from the series show Monroe dressed as actresses Lillian Russell, Marlene Dietrich, Theda Bara, and Clara Bow. The second, an Erte exhibition poster from 1972.
Larger, 32 by 24 1/4 inches
Winning bid:$640 - Estimate: $200 - $300 
Lot 488 MARILYN MONROE ARCHIVE OF PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOSEPH JASGUR
An archive of photographs of Marilyn Monroe taken by Joseph Jasgur in 1946. The photographs were taken of a 19-year-old Norma Jeane Dougherty, before she was Marilyn Monroe. Taken in Los Angeles for Blue Book Modeling Agency, these photographs comprise one of Monroe’s first modeling portfolios. It was this portfolio she presented to Ben Lyon, the casting director at 20th Century Fox who signed her to the studio and shortly after changed her name. Jasgur’s images of Norma Jeane Dougherty mark the beginning of her career and offer us a unique glimpse of Marilyn Monroe, before she was Marilyn.
All prints in this lot are from these early photoshoots and are directly from the estate of Joseph Jasgur. Included in the archive are approximately 400 color and black and white later prints, size 11 by 14 inches; approximately 120 black and white gelatin silver prints, size 8 by 10 inches; approximately 10 black and white gelatin silver prints, size 11 by 14 inches; some oversize prints, contact prints, and a wooden camera tripod used by Jasgur. Some prints are signed or stamped by the photographer, others are not. Print dates vary. Condition varies.
Sizes vary
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Joseph Jasgur
Winning bid:$8,320 - Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 489 MARILYN MONROE JOSEPH JASGUR NEGATIVE AND COPYRIGHT
One Joseph Jasgur black and white negative of Marilyn Monroe taken in 1946. Copyrights to this image will be transferred to the winning bidder.
5 by 4 inches
Winning bid:$1,280 - Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 
Lot 490 MARILYN MONROE JOSEPH JASGUR NEGATIVES AND COPYRIGHT
Two Joseph Jasgur black and white negatives of Marilyn Monroe taken in 1946. Copyrights to this image will be transferred to the winning bidder. Accompanied by a photograph of the image, printed 2000-2001.
Negatives, 5 by 4 inches; Photograph, 14 by 11 inches
Winning bid:$384 - Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 491 MARILYN MONROE FAMILY PHOTOGRAPH
An original vintage black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe circa 1946, with her half sister Berniece Baker Miracle, her mother Gladys, and her niece Mona Rae. Originally from the collection of Eleanor Goddard.
3 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 84, "Julien's Autumn Sale," Julien's, Las Vegas, October 29, 2005
Winning bid:$875 - Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 492 MARILYN MONROE INSCRIBED JIM DOUGHERTY PHOTOGRAPH
A pair of original vintage photographs of Marilyn Monroe's first husband, Jim Dougherty. The first is a passport style portrait, and the second shows Dougherty sleeping on the beach and is inscribed on the back in Monroe's hand "(zzz.....zzz) Jimmie sound asleep." Originally from the collection of Eleanor Goddard.
Larger, 3 3/4 by 4 3/4 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 80, "Julien's Autumn Sale," Julien's, Las Vegas, October 29, 2005
Winning bid:$750 - Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 496 MARILYN MONROE TOM KELLEY SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH
A large-format nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe printed from an image taken by Tom Kelley in 1949 during his famous photoshoot with Monroe. Numbered 146 of 300 to the lower left and signed by Tom Kelley to the lower right. Includes certificate of authenticity from Mirage Editions.
44 by 36 inches, framed
PROVENANCE From the Collection of James Heeren
Winning bid:$1,562.50 - Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 497 MARILYN MONROE HUGH HEFNER SIGNED EARL MORAN PHOTOGRAPH
A black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe posing topless, originally taken by pin-up artist Earl Moran. Numbered 1 of 75 and signed by Playboy founder Hugh Hefner to the lower left. Embossed with the Playboy Legacy Collection logo to the lower right.
Winning bid:$6,400 - Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 498 MARILYN MONROE EARL MORAN PHOTOGRAPH
A black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe posing topless, originally taken by pin-up artist Earl Moran. Numbered 5 of 75 to the lower left and embossed with the Playboy Legacy Collection logo to the lower right. Housed in a cloth-bound clamshell box with gilt titling and includes a Playboy certificate of authenticity.
24 by 20 inches
Winning bid:$2,187.50 - Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 499 MARILYN MONROE HUGH HEFNER SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH
A large-format nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe printed from an image taken by Tom Kelley in 1949. This is the iconic Marilyn pose used in the first issue of Playboy magazine. Numbered 171 of 300 to the lower left and signed by Playboy founder Hugh Hefner to the lower right. Includes certificate of authenticity from Light Signatures.
42 by 34 inches, framed
Winning bid:$2,187.50 - Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 500 MARILYN MONROE FRANK WORTH PHOTOGRAPH
A large-format gelatin silver photograph of Marilyn Monroe posing in her dress from the film How to Marry a Millionaire (20th Century Fox, 1953) printed from a negative created by Frank Worth. Numbered 9 of 95 to the lower left and embossed by the Frank Worth Estate. Includes cloth-bound clamshell box with gilt-stamped titling and a certificate of authenticity from the Frank Worth Estate.
25 3/4 by 21 3/4 by 1 3/4 inches
PROVENANCE From the Collection of James Heeren
Winning bid:$768 - Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 517 MARILYN MONROE EARL LEAF CONTACT SHEET
A contact sheet containing eight vintage black and white images of Marilyn Monroe taken by Earl Leaf. They were taken at the home of talent agent Johnny Hyde, where Monroe occasionally lived, on May 17, 1950. The images are attached to a sheet of cardstock with numerous notations, including the date the photographs were taken and Monroe’s name; stamped at the bottom left with the photographer's stamp.
EXHIBITED Etherton Gallery, Tucson, Arizona, "Marilyn Monroe Collection," Number 46
10 by 8 inches
Winning bid:$2,187.50 - Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 519 MARILYN MONROE ORIGINAL 1954 SLIDES
A group of 12 original vintage color slides showing Marilyn Monroe entertaining members of the United States military in Korea in 1954. Accompanied by a printed mage of each slide and two additional slides showing other performers that do not include Monroe.
This item sold with copyright but is not sold with copyright documentation. It is the responsibility of the winning bidder to apply for copyright. While the seller confirms that this property is sold with copyright, Julien’s can accept no liability in relation to any matters arising as a result of any imperfection in copyright given .
2 by 2 inches, each
PROVENANCE Lot 135, "Entertainment Memorabilia," Christie's, New York, Sale number 8525, July 19, 2001
Winning bid:$2,240 - Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 520 MARILYN MONROE 1954 NEGATIVES
A pair of black and white negatives of Marilyn Monroe taken in 1954 while the actress was entertaining troops in Korea on a break from her honeymoon with Joe DiMaggio.
This item is sold with copyright but is not sold with copyright documentation. It is the responsibility of the winning bidder to apply for copyright. While the seller confirms that this property is sold with copyright, Julien’s can accept no liability in relation to any matters arising as a result of any imperfection in copyright given.
Strip of negatives, 4 1/2 by 1 3/8 inches
Winning bid:$768 - Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 523 MARILYN MONROE EVE ARNOLD PHOTOGRAPH
A color photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by Eve Arnold. The image shows Monroe in a one-piece leopard print swimsuit lying in a marsh, taken circa 1955. The photograph is affixed to a board. Some handwritten markings on verso and stamped “The Kim Goodwin Collection.”
15 1/2 by 19 1/2 inches
Winning bid:$768 - Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 524 MARILYN MONROE AND MARLON BRANDO DIGITAL PRINTS
A group of eight digital prints of Marilyn Monroe and Marlon Brando taken by Milton Greene in November 1955. The photographs were used to publicize a performance of The Rose Tattoo to benefit The Actors Studio. A paper label is affixed to the back of each image from the Milton H. Greene Collection.
Each, 19 by 13 inches
Winning bid:$1,920 - Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 526 MARILYN MONROE CECIL BEATON PHOTOGRAPH
A black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by Cecil Beaton in 1956. The photograph, from Monroe's personal archive, is mounted to board and contained in a brown folder.
Photograph, 9 by 9 1/4 inches; 16 by 14 1/2 inches, overall
PROVENANCE From the Lost Archive of Marilyn Monroe
Winning bid:$2,187.50 - Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 527 MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH
A Marilyn Monroe vintage portrait publicity photograph from her personal collection.
10 by 8 inches
PROVENANCE From the Lost Archive of Marilyn Monroe
Winning bid:$576 - Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 528 MARILYN MONROE AND ARTHUR MILLER VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH
A Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller black and white vintage original photograph. Taken by Paul Schumach at the premiere of Some Like It Hot (USA, 1959). Photographer stamp on verso.
10 by 8 inches
PROVENANCE From the Lost Archive of Marilyn Monroe
Winning bid:$896 - Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 530 MARILYN MONROE CANDID PHOTOGRAPHS
A group of nine vintage candid snapshots of Marilyn Monroe. Eight images are in color and one is black and white. Three of the images show Monroe and husband Arthur Miller at the premiere of Some Like It Hot (UA, 1959). Eight of the nine images were sold together as a lot in a previous Christie's auction.
Largest, 5 1/4 by 3 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 15, "Entertainment Memorabilia," Christie's, New York, Sale number 8609, November 19, 2001
Winning bid:$1,250 - Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 540 MARILYN MONROE DOUGLAS KIRKLAND PHOTOGRAPH
A color photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by Douglas Kirkland on November 17, 1961, on assignment for Look magazine. Signed by Kirkland and numbered 17/49 at lower right.
20 by 16 inches
Winning bid:$1,920 - Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 541 MARILYN MONROE MILTON GREENE SILKSCREEN PRINT
A limited edition silkscreen print of a Milton Greene photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken during the "Black Sitting" photo session in New York in 1956. Numbered 85/300 and signed by Greene at lower right.
Winning bid:$750 - Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 542 MARILYN MONROE BILL RAY PHOTOGRAPH
A black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe at the May 19, 1962, birthday celebration of President John F. Kennedy, taken by Bill Ray. The photograph is inscribed at the lower margin “To Kim, With Best Wishes, Bill Ray 1982.” Stamped “Kim Goodwin” on verso.
Winning bid:$640 - Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
TV - Marlon Brando, un acteur nommé désir
Dimanche 14 décembre 2014 - 22h55 - Arte
Diffusions: à revoir en replay pendant 7 jours
Rediffusions: dimanche 21/12/2014 à 15h55
Lundi 29/12/2014 à 15h45
Jeudi 01/01/2015 à 22h20
Documentaire: Marlon Brando, un acteur nommé désir
Durée: 90 min
Année: 2013
Réalisateurs: Philippe Kohly
Marlon Brando avec une danseuse tahitienne en 1967.
Avec sa présence irradiante et son phrasé unique, Marlon Brando a marqué le cinéma d'une empreinte indélébile. Philippe Kohly explore les multiples facettes de ce génie torturé, disparu il y a dix ans, dans un passionnant portrait intime, éclairé par les commentaires de Robert Duvall et Elia Kazan.
"Je trouve le métier d’acteur détestable, désagréable." L’affirmation peut sembler incongrue dans la bouche d’un monstre sacré du septième art. Marlon Brando a pourtant poussé la porte d’une école d’art dramatique presque par hasard. Débarqué à New York à l’âge de 19 ans, le petit paysan du Nebraska, dyslexique et solitaire, se forme à la méthode Stanislavski, basée sur la vérité des émotions, sous la houlette de Stella Adler. Sa présence chargée d’électricité, sa beauté animale teintée de fragilité, alliées à sa capacité innée à vivre une scène plutôt qu’à l’incarner, suscitent immédiatement l’engouement. En quatre ans, d’Un tramway nommé désir (1951) à la comédie musicale Blanches colombes et vilains messieurs (1955), en passant par L’équipée sauvage, Sur les quais (qui lui vaut l’Oscar du meilleur acteur) ou Jules César, Marlon Brando précipite la fin de règne des grands acteurs britanniques shakespeariens et bouscule les codes de l’Amérique puritaine, en se forgeant une image de sex-symbol au tempérament rebelle. Une gloire absolue qu’il s’emploiera à saboter dans les décennies suivantes, jusqu’à devenir une caricature de lui-même : plus concerné par ses engagements pour les droits civiques ou la cause des Indiens que par les feux d’Hollywood, il enchaîne les échecs commerciaux au cours d’un lent suicide artistique, néanmoins ponctué de sublimes résurrections (Le parrain, Le dernier tango à Paris, Apocalypse now).
Insaisissable
De son enfance dévastée – entre un père violent et une mère alcoolique mais vénérée – à sa vieillesse recluse, Philippe Kohly (Gary/Ajar – Le roman du double) plonge dans les méandres d’une existence chaotique. Convoquant ses proches (amis, amantes) et égrenant sa filmographie légendaire, éclairée par les commentaires de Robert Duvall et Elia Kazan, ce film aux riches archives tisse un portrait intime de l’insaisissable Marlon Brando, séducteur compulsif et génie d’un art qu’il n’a cessé de dénigrer.
'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 
Saga Marlon Brando, l'écorché vif
Saga
Marlon Brando, l'écorché vif
publié le 19 juin 2013 - par Léa Bastie
en ligne sur vanityfair.fr
MARILYN
C’est au cours de l’année 1946 que Marlon Brando aurait fait la connaissance de Marilyn Monroe. Dans sa biographie, Les Chansons que ma mère me chantait, Brando dit l’avoir rencontrée lors d’une soirée, alors qu’elle jouait du piano à l’écart de la foule. Il affirme également avoir eu une liaison avec l’actrice, avec qui il serait resté en contact jusqu’à sa mort en 1962.
PHOTO HULTON ARCHIVE / GETTY IMAGES
Brando et Monroe en 1954, sur le tournage du film de Henry Koster, Désirée.
Sur le tournage de There's no business 5
La joyeuse parade
Sur le tournage - scène 5
> Marilyn et Donald O'Connor
photographie de Art and Len Weissman 
> Marilyn Monroe et sa coiffeuse Gladys Rasmussen
Dans les studios de la Fox, pendant le tournage de "There's no business like show business", un autre film se tourne sur un autre plateau; il s'agit de "Désirée", réalisé par Henry Koster avec Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Merle Oberon et Michael Rennie. Marilyn Monroe va se rendre sur le plateau de tournage de "Désirée" pour saluer l'équipe du film.
> Marilyn Monroe avec Henry Koster et Merle Oberon
>> Photographies de Dennis Stock
> Marilyn Monroe avec Marlon Brando
Ma Galerie de Photos Stars Mythiques
Ma galerie de photos
Stars Mythiques
Auteur: Yves Alion
Date de sortie: octobre 2012
Relié 32 pages
Langue: français
Éditeur: Hugo Image
Prix éditeur: 19,99 Euros
ISBN-10: 2755611049
ISBN-13: 978-2755611045
Ou le commander ? sur amazon
> Plus d'infos sur le site hugoetcie.fr
Présentation de l'éditeur:
Composée d'une sélection des 12 plus grandes icônes du XXe siècle, « Ma galerie photos des Stars Mythiques » vous invitent à découvrir ces étoiles d'exception, au charisme intemporel. Au-delà des styles et modes qu'ils ou elles ont lancés et inventés, ces figures devenues familières dans l'imagerie populaire, brillent pourtant au firmament des gloires éternelles.
> dos du coffret 
A Savoir: Il s'agit d'un coffret comprenant:
> 12 tirages photographiques en papier brillant (Marlene Dietrich, Gérard Philipe, Simone Signoret, Romy Schneider, Liz Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, Sophia Loren, Brigitte Bardot, Lauren Bacall, Marlon Brando, Steeve Mc Queen, Cary Grant)
> 3 cadres
> 1 livre sur les icônes du septième art et les photographes.
Mon Avis: Mettre Marilyn Monroe en couverture du coffret, alors qu'elle ne figure pas dans les tirages photographiques... c'est ce qui s'appelle encore un coup de marketing pour appâter le pélerin à l'approche des fêtes de fin d'année !
Par ailleurs, le "livre" n'est qu'en fait un simple livret qui ne fait que republier les mêmes photographies en tirages papier brillant, avec une page photo et une page biographie.
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Apportez votre critique, votre avis ou votre note (/10)
Sondage: Votre couple préféré ?
Quel est votre couple préféré ?
Entre ces deux monstres sacrés, ces deux grands acteurs,
qui ont été "amants" de Marilyn, quel est votre préféré ?
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lié à Marilyn en 1954 et 1955; |
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a une liaison avec Marilyn en 1960 pendant le tournage de Let's Make Love. Quand Montand rentre à Paris, Marilyn le contacte; ils ne se reverront plus jamais. |
