Marilyn Monroe en 1956,
test coiffure pour "The Prince and the Showgirl",
photographies de Milton Greene. 

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 
     
 

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 lot n°729: MARILYN MONROE "DANGEROUS YEARS" JUMBO WINDOW CARD
  A jumbo window card for Marilyn Monroe's film debut, Dangerous Years (20th Century Fox, 1947). Printed in black and red on cardstock, the card also features a promotion for The Invisible Wall (20th Century Fox, 1947).
Estimate: $200 - $400
 

lot n°730: MARILYN MONROE 1950 FILM ARCHIVE
  A publicity still and wardrobe archive of Marilyn Monroe's 1950 films including two wardrobe plot book pages from A Ticket To Tomahawk (20th Century, 1950) for Monroe's character, Clara; with 13 publicity stills (10 black and white, 3 colorized) of Anne Baxter, Dan Dailey and Rory Calhoun. All About Eve (20th Century, 1950) publicity image archive containing 11 small black and white images stamped on verso by the Advertising Code Administration of Hollywood with one image of Monroe and 10 of Celeste Holm and four publicity images from the film. Two black and white publicity images from The Asphalt Jungle (MGM, 1950), one of Monroe.
Estimate: $400 - $600 
  

lot n°731: MARILYN MONROE EARLY FILMS PUBLICITY STILLS AND WARDROBE ARCHIVE
  An archive of publicity stills and wardrobe images from three of Marilyn Monroe's early films including a group of 11 black and white publicity images from Ladies of the Chorus (Columbia, 1948), each stamped "Columbia Pictures / Photo by / Lippman" with publicity snipes on verso; three of the images show Monroe's character in an altercation with Marjorie Hoshelle's character. A Monroe wardrobe continuity image, a copy of a Monroe publicity image, and an original publicity image of other cast members from Love Nest (20th Century, 1951). Publicity stills from Clash by Night (RKO, 1952), including approximately 17 black and white publicity stills, some stamped on verso " Photo by Roderick " with RKO information accompanied by publicity snipes; two feature Monroe. Fourteen black and white publicity stills blind stamped "Property of N . S . S . Corp" with two other unstamped publicity stills. As Young As You Feel (20th Century, 1951) wardrobe continuity photo archive containing 14 black and white images; one of Monroe.
Estimate: $600 - $800 
  

lot n°734: "DON'T BOTHER TO KNOCK" WARDROBE AND PUBLICITY PHOTOGRAPH ARCHIVE
  A Marilyn Monroe typed costume continuity sheet for her character Nell Forbes (changes 1 and 2) in the film Don't Bother To Knock (20th Century, 1952). Accompanied by approximately 14 small black and white continuity photographs shot on set and eight black and white publicity photographs, four of which are blind stamped "Property of N.S.S. Corp."
Estimate: $800 - $1 200 
  

 lot n°742: "WE'RE NOT MARRIED" WARDROBE CONTINUITY SHEETS
  A group of four wardrobe continuity sheets for Marilyn Monroe and Ginger Rogers from the film We're Not Married (20th Century Fox, 1952). The typed sheets with some handwritten notations are for Monroe's character, Annabel (changes 1-4), and Rogers' character, Ramona (changes 1-3A). Accompanied by one black and white wardrobe photograph of Rogers in change 3 and eight black and white publicity images, including one of Monroe that has been cut down from its original size.
Estimate: $600 - $800
  

lot n°743: "NIAGARA" WARDROBE AND PUBLICITY ARCHIVE
  An archive of wardrobe sheets, photographs taken on set and publicity photographs from Niagara (20th Century, 1953). Including seven handwritten production wardrobe pages and matching typed pages for Marilyn Monroe's costuming in the film. Approximately 65 black and white photographs intended for publicity or continuity including behind-the-scenes images and photographs marked for cropping. Six Marilyn Monroe wardrobe continuity photographs that appear to have been copied from a color transparency, approximately 13 black and white wardrobe continuity images. Approximately 64 black and white publicity images stamped on verso by the Advertising Code Administration including one noted for a retouch on an image of Jean Peters. Also accompanied by approximately 17 other photographs and copies of photographs for an unknown use.
Estimate: $2 000 - $4 000
  

lot n°744: "MONKEY BUSINESS" PUBLICITY AND WARDROBE ARCHIVE
  An archive of materials relating to the film Monkey Business (20th Century Fox, 1952). The collection includes four pages from a wardrobe plot book relating to Marilyn Monroe's character, Miss Lois Laurel. Approximately 30 wardrobe continuity photographs for Ginger Rogers, who played Mrs. Edwina Fulton in the film. A group of approximately 93 black and white photographs that appear to be from a continuity key book. A group of approximately 53 publicity photographs stamped on verso by the Advertising Code Administration, including one photograph of Ginger Rogers marked for editing. Approximately 14 publicity photographs, three blind stamped as being the property of N.S.S. Corp. And six unmarked black and white photographs for publicity or other purposes.
Estimate: $2 000 - $4 000 
  
 


  

  

lot n°751: "GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES" WARDROBE AND PUBLICITY ARCHIVE
  A Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century Fox, 1953) archive of publicity images and wardrobe photographs. Includes three Marilyn Monroe wardrobe continuity photographs; 11 Jane Russell wardrobe continuity photographs; four wardrobe continuity photographs for other female cast members; approximately 100 black and white production stills stamped on verso by the Advertising Code Administration of Hollywood; two Jane Russell images marked to be retouched for showing too much cleavage; and 12 original and reproduction publicity stills, including an image of Monroe and Russell on stage accompanied by the negative.
Estimate: $800 - $1 200 
  

lot n°752: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY FRANK WORTH
  A black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe and Sammy Davis Jr. on the set of How To Marry A Millionaire (20th Century Fox, 1953), taken by Frank Worth circa 1953. Vintage gelatin silver print. Signed (faintly) lower right. Mounted to a photograph of Audie Murphy on the verso.
Estimate: $600 - $800

lot n°753: "HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE" PUBLICITY STILL ARCHIVE
  A collection of approximately 19 black and white publicity stills from the film How To Marry A Millionaire (20th Century Fox, 1953) and one . Including 15 images that have been stamped "Approved" by the Advertising Code Administration.
Estimate: $300 - $500  
 

lot n°754: MARILYN MONROE "HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE" PHOTOGRAPH
  A black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe during the filming of How To Marry A Millionaire (20th Century Fox, 1953).
Estimate: $400 - $600   
 

lot n°755: "RIVER OF NO RETURN" ARCHIVE
  A collection of production and publicity items relating to River of No Return (20th Century, 1954). The lot includes two pages of typed studio wardrobe costume sheets for Marilyn Monroe's costumes covering changes 1, 2 and 3 with information on accessories and under clothing. A large copy negative from a publicity photograph of Monroe with co-star Rory Calhoun and three prints of the photograph. A black and white original publicity photograph of Monroe in one of her saloon costumes. And approximately 19 black and white publicity stills from the film.
Estimate: $800 - $1 200  
  

lot n°758: "THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS" ARCHIVE
  An archive of wardrobe plot book pages, key book photographs, and publicity photographs from the film There's No Business Like Show Business (20th Century, 1954). The collection includes nine pages from the wardrobe plot book for Marilyn Monroe's character in the film, Vicky Parker. The typed and handwritten pages include fabric swatches, scene information and list of accessories worn by Monroe with the costumes. Eight wardrobe continuity photographs appear to be from a key book: four for Ethel Merman, three for Mitzi Gaynor and one for an unknown woman. Approximately 29 black and white photographs are believed to be from a key book with two hole punches at the top of each, six with Monroe and Donald O'Connor. A collection of 15 publicity photographs with studio markings, including four with scenes of Monroe. Seven images of Monroe performing in the film from the collection of John Wind. Twelve copies of studio publicity stills and other stills from the film, most showing Marilyn Monroe. And one colorized still.
Estimate: $4 000 - $6000   
   

lot n°769: MARILYN MONROE PUBLICITY STILL ARCHIVE
   Publicity stills from two of Marilyn Monroe's films, The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957) and The Misfits (Seven Arts, 1961). The Misfits archive contains three black and white original publicity stills and one black and white scene still reproduction image. The Prince and the Showgirl archive contains six color lobby card (8 by 10 inches) images, seven original black and white promotional images, six black and white scene still reproduction images, and one color scene still reproduction image.
Estimate: $400 - $600

 

lot n°770: "SEVEN YEAR ITCH" AND "SOME LIKE IT HOT" PUBLICITY STILL ARCHIVE
   Two groups of publicity photo stills, one from the film The Seven Year Itch (20th Century, 1955) and one from Some Like It Hot (UA, 1959). The Seven Year Itch archive includes three small black and white photographs shot on set; nine black and white images that are a mixture of publicity stills released to theatres and stills for unknown use; and 10 wardrobe continuity images for actresses Carolyn Jones and Marguerite Chapman. The Some Like It Hot archive includes two black and white images stamped "Photo by Coburn" on verso; two poster artwork images; and 15 black and white publicity images distributed by the studio for reproduction in newspapers and magazines.
Estimate: $600 - $800 
 
   

  

lot n°773: MARILYN MONROE "SOME LIKE IT HOT" PHOTOGRAPH
   A black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon on the beach filming Some Like It Hot (United Artists, 1959). Gelatin silver print, printed later. Stamp on verso marked "Silver Screen."
Estimate: $200 - $400 
 

lot n°774: "SOME LIKE IT HOT" ITALIAN MOVIE POSTER
   A Some Like It Hot (UA, 1959) Italian 1970s re-release one-sheet movie poster, fully folded.
Estimate: $100 - $200 
 

  lot n°776: "BUS STOP" 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 also stamped by the Advertising Code Administration of Hollywood. Three black and white small prints stamped "Marilyn Monroe Productions Approved by _______" on verso. Nineteen black and white snapshots taken on and off the set. Sixteen 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.
Estimate: $1 000 - $1 500
  
   





 
 
  

lot n°780: "LET'S MAKE LOVE" PUBLICITY PHOTOGRAPH ARCHIVE
   An archive of publicity images from the film Let's Make Love (20th Century, 1960). The archive includes four small black and white photographs from the set of the film: two of Marilyn Monroe in her revealing black costume, one with notations on where to phototouch the image, and two of co-star Yves Montand. Approximately 45 stills from the set have been stamped on verso by the Advertising Code Administration of Hollywood. Seven publicity stills distributed to newspapers and other print media to publicize the film. And two additional images for an unknown use.
Estimate: $500 - $700 
 

Le 6 février 1956, Marilyn Monroe et Laurence Olivier retrouvent l'actrice Susan Strasberg dans les coulisses du théâtre Cort Theatre de New York, après la représentation de la pièce "Le journal d'Anne Franck", dans laquelle joue Susan.
Laurence Olivier avait quitté Londres le 5 février, en prenant l'avion pour New York; il ne reste à New York qu'une semaine, en partie pour discuter avec Marilyn pour le prochain tournage du "Prince et la Danseuse". Il quittera New York le 11 février pour regagner Londres.
Photographies de Leo Friedman pour le magazine Look.

> Fichier Leo Friedman, Look Magazine
 

On February 6, 1956, Marilyn and Laurence Olivier attended a representation of "The Diary of Anne Franck" in which Susan Strasberg played, at the Cort Theater, New York.
Laurence Olivier has leaved London on Fébruary 5, by taking plane for New York; he stayed in New York only a week, essentially to prepare the movie The Prince and the Showgirl with Marilyn Monroe. He leaved New York on February 11 to go back in London.
Photographs by Leo Friedman for Look Magazine.

Le prince et la danseuse
Les  critiques 

The New York Times
Nous nous devons de vous dire que Miss Monroe n'ôte jamais sa robe et que Mr. Rattigan ne sort jamais du cercle vicieux dans lequel il a laissé sa maigre intrigue tomber. (...) Il n'a pas permis au film de faire davantage que de tourner en rond, encore et encore, pour s'achever sur une note triste.

New York Herald Tribune
A condition de ne pas le prendre au sérieux, 'Le Prince et la danseuse' est extrêmement divertissant. C'est assurément ce que voulait son auteur, Terrence Rattigan. Il s'amuse, nous offrant deux heures de distraction, et les acteurs ont un plaisir immense à jouer cette farce. Ils s'efforcent de garder leur sérieux, mais une étincelle dans leurs yeux suffit à les trahir.
Dans le cas de Laurence Olivier, cette étincelle doit vaincre l'obstacle d'un épais monocle pour être perceptible, et elle y parvient. Un humour subtil caractèrise son interprétation. (...) Le rôle de Marilyn est bien moins nuancé. Son personnage est celui d'une danseuse de music-hall aimable et sotte, mais rien de plus. Tout au long du film, aux rires, à l'innocence puérile, aux gloussements de plaisir et aux moues ennuyées de Miss Monroe, succèdent les roulements d'yeux grands comme des soucoupes, sans oublier les très plaisantes ondulations d'un corps tout en courbes.

New York World-Telegram and Sun
Les hauts et les bas imprévisibles qui ont marqué jusqu'à présent la carrière d'actrice de Marilyn Monroe, promettent de déboucher sur un triomphe dans 'Le prince et la danseuse'. (...) Cette charmante comédie n'a d'égale que la surprise que nous révèle Marilyn. Partenaire principal et réalisateur, Laurence Olivier révèle des dons auxquels les précédents films de l'actrice ne nous avaient pas habitués. Sa gaieté communicative est d'une folle espièglerie. Elle joue les scènes d'amour comme s'il s'agissait de jeux de petite fille. Elle interprète cette comédie bouffonne sans effort et tourne les moments solennels à la plaisanterie.

The Los Angeles Times
C'est, j'en suis sûr, la meilleure oeuvre cinématographique de Miss Monroe. Sous la direction de Laurence Olivier, elle révèle un véritable talent comique. Elle prouve également qu'elle peut désormais attirer l'attention autrement qu'avec sa célèbre démarche chaloupée.

New York Post
En tant qu'individu et actrice comique, Marilyn Monroe n'a jamais semblé aussi sûre d'elle-même. Elle réussit à faire rire sans sacrifier la véritable Marilyn à la comédie; c'est bien évidemment le propre à de grands artistes, talentueux et expérimentés. La surprise est d'autant plus agréable que Marilyn Monroe a été jusqu'à présent moitié actrice, moitié phénomène.

> dans la presse (scans perso)
  

Le 1er mars 1956, une conférence de presse est organisée: Marilyn Monroe et son associé Milton Greene rencontrent Jack Warner pour annoncer officiellement qu’un accord de distribution (représenté par une clé) a été conclu entre les Marilyn Monroe Productions et la Warner pour le film "The sleeping prince" (le titre provisoire pour "The prince and the showgirl" / "Le prince et la danseuse").
Parmi les personnalités présentes, se trouvent le réalisateur Billy Wilder et l'acteur James Stewart.
Pat Newcomb, l'attaché de presse de Marilyn, est à ses côtés.
De nombreux journalistes de la presse américaine et étrangère sont sur les lieux: Francis Bacon, Louella Parsons, Jose Jasd, Joan Mc Trevor, Pedro de Samaniego et Olga Andre.

> Remise de la clé: Milton Greene, Marilyn et Jack Warner


     
 

> Inscription de la Clé:
"Welcome to Warner Bros Studios, the largest in the world"

> Jack Warner offre un bouquet de fleurs à Marilyn
 

> Billy Wilder, Milton, Marilyn et Jack Warner

> Marilyn et les journalistes 

avec Francis Bacon
 

avec Jose Jasd

avec Louella Parsons

avec Joan Mc Trevor
(correspondante française pour "Ciné Revue")
 

avec Olga Andre
(correspondante espagnole pour "Primer Plano")

avec Pedro de Samaniego
(correspondant espagnol)
 

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MARILYN HAS A PLAN
 

On March 1st, 1956, Marilyn Monroe laughs heartily with Jack Warner, president of Warner Bros. Studios here, after Warner announced that Miss Monroe will co-star with British actor Laurence Olivier in the film version of "The Sleeping Prince" for Warner Bros. It was announced that the movie will be produced jointly by Marilyn Monroe Productions and Olivier, who will star and direct the movie for Warners.

Parkside House
manoir où logea Marilyn et Arthur Miller
durant leur séjour en Angleterre,
du 13 juin au 20 novembre 1956

Parkside House est une propriété qui se trouve à Englefield Green, à Egham, qui est une petite commune dans le Surrey du Nord en Angleterre, à 50 km de la capitale Londres et près du grand parc Windsor de la Reine.
Les Olivier (Laurence Olivier et sa femme Vivien Leigh) vivaient à Belgrave Square, à deux pas de Buckingham Palace, à Londres.  
Dans les années 1950, Parkside House était la propriété de Lord Drogheda et la maison était gérée par Charles Garrett Ponsonby Moore et sa femme, la pianiste Joan Moore. La maison fut louée par les studios 125 000 francs par semaine (les "francs" de l'époque) durant toute la période où Marilyn Monroe restait en Angleterre, soit un peu plus de cinq mois.

Parkside House est une somptueuse maison de campagne, un grand manoir de style Georgien du XVIIIème siècle, à l'abri des regards indiscrets, dont l'accés est privé, bien fermé par un grand portail blanc et caché par Wick Lane, un petit chemin de terre qui menait directement au parc de Windsor.

La maison contient des poutres en chêne en intérieur et comprend, entre autres, deux salons, un boudoir, une bibliothèque, onze chambres et deux salles de bain. La spacieuse demeure est entourée d'un grand parc magnifique de quatre hectares avec une roseraie et un potager. A cette époque, Parkside était en charge du ravitaillement du Covent Garden Market avec un potager leur permettant de produire des produits frais. 
On avait mis des volets spéciaux aux fenêtres de la chambre de Marilyn; le personnel ayant été prévenu que Marilyn ne pouvait dormir que dans l'obscurité la plus totale, afin d'amoindrir ses problèmes d'insomnies. La chambre à coucher avait été redécorée et meublée intégralement de blanc (comme dans l'appartement de Marilyn à Manhattan) par Milton Greene: lit, rideaux, meubles, tapis ainsi que les murs, repeints en blanc. Le majordome et le cuisinier furent congédiés pour avoir révélé ces secrets à la presse.

Arthur Miller choisit la pièce de musique comme salle de travail qui comprenait un piano, un bureau élégant et dont les fenêtres (grandes, de style Français) donnaient sur la grande pelouse verte.

> photographies de Milton Greene
   

Le personnel était composé de la gouvernante Dolly Stiles, la domestique Mabel Whittington, la cuisinière Carolina Ferreira et le jardinier femme Florrie Mitchell. Un ex-policier de Scotland Yard suivait Marilyn dans tous ses déplacements; et un chauffeur était en charge de mener Marilyn dans tous ses déplacements, professionnels et privés. 

• Marilyn et son mari Arthur Miller arrivent à Londres le 14 juillet 1956 . Après une série de poses photographiques à l'aéroport d'Idlewild et une conférence de presse dans le salon de l'aéroport, en compagnie du couple Laurence Olivier - Vivien Leigh, ils se rendent tous à Parkside House où ils posent devant la maison pour les photographes. Le lendemain, le 15 juillet, Marilyn et Laurence Olivier donnent une conférence de presse à l'hôtel Savoy de Londres. Puis, de retour à Parkside, elle acceuille les photographes pour une série de clichés d'elle et Arthur dans le jardin. Quelques semaines plus tard, Marilyn pose pour des essais coiffure dans le jardin sous l'objectif de Milton Greene.

• On sait peu de choses sur le séjour de Marilyn en Angleterre; les faits connus proviennent de Colin Clark, le troisième assistant du réalisateur Laurence Olivier sur le film 'The Prince and the showgirl' ('Le Prince et la danseuse'), qui notait tout dans un journal intime (il écrivit deux livres des décennies plus tard: "The Prince, the Showgirl, and Me" et "Une semaine avec Marilyn" ); mais bon nombre de personnes mettent en doute la parole de Clark car le personnel de Parkside mais aussi les villageois qui ont été en contact avec Marilyn, apportent une toute autre version des faits.
  > La veuve du chauffeur de Marilyn, a raconté posséder des photographies de Marilyn et d'Arthur Miller, offertes par la star en remerciement des services rendus par son mari. Mais son mari n'est jamais mentionné dans aucun des livres de Clark. Elle ajoute aussi que l'anecdote de Clark, qui affirmait que Marilyn s'était baignée nue dans la rivière près de Windsor (River Thames) n'est pas crédible, à cause de la très mauvaise qualité de l'eau à cette époque.
  > Patrick O'Shea racontera que son beau-père Frank Parker et sa mère Dorothy, ont été acheter une paire de chaussures dans la boutique Woodmans au 42 High Street à Egham. Le chauffeur de Marilyn était venu les chercher chez eux, avec un bout de papier où était noté la taille de pieds de Marilyn, car elle avait besoin d'une paire de chaussure de tennis. En remettant la boîte de chaussures, Frank Parker demanda s'il était possible d'avoir un mot de Marilyn, pour savoir si les chaussures convenaient. Et quelques jours plus tard, le chauffeur leur apporta une enveloppe contenant une photographie signée de Arthur et Marilyn en bicyclette à Windsor Park, sur laquelle elle portait la paire de tennis (à la stricte condition que la photo devait rester privée et ne surtout pas être communiqué à la presse) accompagnée de ce mot:

Il semble que la bicyclette soit celle offerte par le journal 'Daily Sketch' lors d'une conférence de presse donnée au Savoy Hotel, le lendemain de son arrivée le 15 juillet. Il avait d'ailleurs été reporté plus tard, dans les pages de ce journal, que c'était les membres du personnel qui utilisaient le vélo. Marilyn et Arthur ont pourtant été photographiés dans le parc de Windsor en train de faire du vélo le 16 août 1956:

• Durant le séjour de Marilyn et d'Arthur, un choeur d'étudiants est venu chanter des chansons gaillardes, mais aussi le 23ème psaume, devant la maison. D'ailleurs, bon nombre de fans et des gens du comté (en particulier des enfants et des adolescents) attendaient devant les grilles blanches du portail afin d'apercevoir Marilyn:

• Mais Marilyn se montrait peu publiquement, elle restait enfermée avec Arthur à Parkside. D'ailleurs, quinze jours après le début du tournage du film "The Prince and the Showgirl", le 27 août 1956, Arthur Miller est reparti aux Etats-Unis (à New York). Et durant l'absence de son mari, Marilyn restera cloîtrer pendant une semaine chez elle, prétextant une "crise de colite" et la production s'est même interrompue jusqu'au retour anticipé de Miller. C'est durant cette semaine où l'on sait finalement peu de choses sur les occupations de Marilyn, que se base l'histoire de Colin Clark.

• C'est aussi durant son séjour à Parkside que Marilyn va vivre l'un des moments les plus difficiles de sa vie privée.
  Après une soirée, elle avait eu l'attention attirée par un carnet de notes ouvert qu'avait laissé Arthur Miller sur une table. Marilyn y avait lu les commentaires de son mari, qui étaient très blessant à son égard et où il y évoquait sa déception. Lee et Paula Strasberg, qui étaient présents tous les deux en Angleterre, en furent les premiers informés; Marilyn leur raconta que Arthur avait écrit qu'elle l'avait profondément déçu; qu'il avait cru épouser un ange mais qu'il s'était trompé; que sa première femme l'avait laissé tombé mais que Marilyn avait fait encore pire. Qu'Olivier trouvait qu'elle était une emmerdeuse et une salope et qu'Arthur ne savait pas quoi répondre à cela. Arthur Miller s'excusa auprès de Marilyn et lui dit qu'il avait seulement eu besoin de se défouler, mais Marilyn ne lui pardonna jamais vraiment, même si le couple resta ensemble.
  Il faut néanmoins souligner le fait que le tournage ne se passait pas comme prévu: les relations entre Marilyn et Laurence Olivier étaient de plus en plus houleuses. Et Olivier avait prit d'affection Miller, se comparant au dramaturge, car Olivier rencontrait des problèmes de couple depuis plusieurs années avec sa femme Vivien Leigh.
  A Bob Josephi, un ami du couple Miller dans le Connecticut, Marilyn lui dit que le sens de cette note était "Mon Dieu, j'ai épousé la même femme!", c'est à dire que Miller avait perçu chez Marilyn les mêmes défauts que chez sa première femme Mary Slattery. Et Marilyn était d'autant plus désespérée que Miller avait "haï" sa première épouse. Plusieurs années après, Marilyn affirmait que dans cette note, Miller la traitait de "putain".
  Cette note serait restée en possession de Paula Strasberg pendant des années. Miller n'a jamais fait de commentaires, mais dans sa pièce "Après la Chute", deux ans après la mort de Marilyn, le personnage principal, qui est fortement inspiré par Marilyn Monroe, tombe sur une note qui la bouleverse.

• La majorité du film "My week with Marilyn" a été tournée en 2011 dans les lieux mêmes de tournage du film "The prince and the showgirl", aux studios de Pinewood, mais aussi dans les lieux fréquentés par Marilyn: Hatfield House, au château de Windsor, à l'université d'Eton et à Parkside House. Le réalisateur Simon Curtis racontera: "C'est un endroit vraiment magnifique. Nous avons tourné la scène dans laquelle Marilyn découvre le carnet d'Arthur Miller, qu'elle lit avec horreur, exactement sur le même escalier que celui sur lequel Marilyn s'était alors assise. C'était une impression incroyable".

sources pour l'article: 
Magazines: Paris Match, n°381, du 28/07/1956
Livres:Les vies secrètes de Marilyn Monroe, de Anthony Summers  / Marilyn Monroe, L'encyclopédie, de Adam Victor  / Remembering Marilyn de Life /  Marilyn Monroe, de Barbara Leaming / Marilyn Monroe Les Inédits, de Marie Clayton  /  Les trésors de Marilyn Monroe, de Jenna Glatzer / Dossier de presse "My week with Marilyn" .
web: article "Shoe Shopping in Egham" sur news.bbc.co.uk / article Florrie Michell sur news.bbc.co.uk
Photos de Parkside House sur news.bbc.co.uk / thisismarilyn.com /

Le Prince et la danseuse
Sur le tournage

Tests Coiffures et Maquillage 

Marilyn Monroe dans un jardin en Angleterre, probablement à Parkside House, le 25 juillet 1956. Essais coiffures pour 'Le Prince et la danseuse', avec Laurence Olivier.

Marilyn Monroe in a garden in England, probably in Parkside House, on July, 25, 1956. Hair Test for 'The Prince and the Showgirl', with Laurence Olivier.

> Photos de Milton Greene - session "HT", Hair Test


  


 

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