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Les tests costumes de Marilyn Monroe dans le rôle de Lois Laurel
Mars 1952 - Costumier / Designer: William Travilla

      
   
 

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Portraits de Marilyn Monroe portant une robe noire (du style de William Travilla) et un collier en forme de noeud pour les studios de la 20th Century Fox vers septembre 1952 ; photographies probablement de Frank Powolny

Portraits of Marilyn Monroe wearing a black dress (William Travilla 's style) and a bow-shaped necklace for 20th Century Fox Studios circa September 1952; photographs probably taken by Frank Powolny

Le nom du photographe Anthony Beauchamp est parfois crédité à tort
Photographer Anthony Beauchamp's name is sometimes incorrectly credited

En Coulisse
In Backstage

Marilyn avec une coiffeuse (Esperanza)
et le photographe Frank Powolny qui règle l'éclairage

Marilyn with a hairdresser (Esperanza)
and photographer Frank Powolny who adjusts the lighting

 Séance photos prise probablement en même temps que le reportage de septembre 1952 où Marilyn Monroe est photographiée dans les coulisses des studios de la Fox: on y voit le même décor (même studio) et la coiffeuse de la Fox Esperanza.

 Photo session probably taken at the same time as the September 1952 report where Marilyn Monroe is photographed backstage at Fox studios: we see the same decor (same studio) and the hairdresser of Fox Esperanza.

- Septembre 1952 - Marilyn dans les studios de la Fox

- Magazines -

Focus, 05/1953 - USA
Movie World, 09/1953 - USA
Film Stars, winter 1953 - USA
     

Arena, 1974 - CROATIE
Titbits, 1979 - UK
   

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Le 9 février 1953, Marilyn Monroe reçoit le prix "The New Star Award" ("Le prix de la nouvelle star") du magazine Photoplay de "Rapid Rise to Stardom in 1952" ("L'accès le plus rapide à la célébrité pour l'année 1952"). La remise de prix eut lieu dans une salle du Beverly Hills Hotel. C'est Fred Sammis qui lui remet le prix et Marilyn est arrivée avec deux heures de retard.
In February 9, 1953, Marilyn Monroe is awarded the "The New Star Award" by 'Photoplay' magazine of the "Rapid Rise to Stardom in 1952". The award ceremony tooks place in a room at the Beverly Hills Hotel. This is Fred Sammis who gives her the price.

Son fiancé Joe DiMaggio ayant horreur des galas hollywoodiens, Marilyn était ainsi accompagnée de son ami journaliste Sidney Skolsky.
Her fiance Joe DiMaggio hates Hollywood Party, so Marilyn was accompanied by friend and journalist Sidney Skolsky.

Pour cette réception, Marilyn Monroe porta la désormais célèbre robe en lamé doré, cousue sur elle, et conçue par Billy Travilla, le costumier styliste des studios de la Fox. Une robe créée pour le film Les Hommes préfèrent les Blondes, et dont la majorité de la scène sera finalement coupée au montage, et on pense en deviner la raison: lors de cette soirée de la remise du prix Photoplay, Marilyn va déclencher à nouveau un scandale dont l'origine n'est autre que sa tenue, jugée -encore une fois- vulgaire et provocante ! Dès son arrivée, l'acteur Jerry Lewis -l'un des maîtres de la cérémonie- a sauté sur une table en hurlant comme un loup.

For the reception party, Marilyn wears the now famous gold lamé dress, sewn on her, and designed by Billy Travilla, the costume designer of Fox studios. A dress created for the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and from it the majority of the scene will be eventually edited out, and we think guess why: during the evening of the award Photoplay, Marilyn will trigger a new scandal whose origin is none other than her outfit, judged -again- vulgar! The launch of the anti-Marilyn campaign was led by actress Joan Crawford who was present at this event. Marilyn has stolen the limelight, Crawford attacked Marilyn by jealousy.

> Marilyn entourée de Dean Martin et Jerry Lewis
 

Les journalistes commenteront dans la presse l'apparition de Marilyn et surtout sa tenue:

- Dès le lendemain, la chroniqueuse Florabel Muir écrit dans le Los Angeles Daily Mirror : "Avec une petite torsion de son derriere, Marilyn Monroe a volé la vedette... Les invités rassemblés ont éclaté sous des applaudissements féroces, [tandis que] deux autres stars de l'écran, Joan Crawford et Lana Turner, n'ont attiré qu'une attention occasionnelle. Après Marilyn, toutes les autres filles paraissaient bien ternee par contraste."

- La journaliste échotière Sheilah Graham dit de Marilyn, qu'elle “se tortilla, vêtue de la plus serrée des robes dorées moulantes. Tandis que tout le monde la regardait, la blonde se balançait sinueusement dans la longue pièce jusqu'à sa place sur l'estrade. Elle avait arrêté le spectacle à froid.”

- Le journaliste Jim Bacon (de l'Associated Press), compare le fessier de Marilyn à "deux chiots se battant sous un drap de soie" (la formule restera célèbre dans les citations sur Marilyn).
- Quand à Joan Crawford, elle exprime son ressentiment à travers un article de son chroniqueur préféré, Bob Thomas, qui va la citer: "C'était comme un spectacle burlesque. Le public a crié et crié, et Jerry Lewis s'est levé sur la table et a sifflé. Mais ceux d'entre nous dans l'industrie ont juste frissonné. . . Le sexe joue un rôle extrêmement important dans la vie de chaque personne. Les gens s'y intéressent, en sont intrigués. Mais ils n'aiment pas le voir étalé sur leurs visages. . . La publicité est allée trop loin. Elle fait l'erreur de croire sa publicité. Quelqu'un devrait lui faire voir la lumière. Il faut lui dire que le public aime les personnalités féminines provocantes; mais il aime aussi savoir que sous tout cela, les actrices sont des dames."

The journalists will comment in the press the appearance of Marilyn and specially her outfit:

- The next day, the gossip columnist Florabel Muir writes in the Los Angeles Daily Mirror that "With one little twist of her derriere, Marilyn Monroe stole the show… The assembled guests broke into wild applause, [while] two other screen stars, Joan Crawford and Lana Turner, got only casual attention. After Marilyn every other girl appeared dull by contrast."

- The gossip columnist Sheilah Graham says of Marilyn that she “wriggled in, wearing the tightest of tight gold dresses. While everyone watched, the blonde swayed sinuously down the long room to her place on the dais. She had stopped the show cold.”
- The reporter Jim Bacon (from the Associated Press) compares the buttocks of Marilyn like “two puppies fighting under a silk sheet.”

- As for Joan Crawford, she expresses her resentment through an article by her favorite columnist, Bob Thomas, who will quote her: "It was like a burlesque show. The audience yelled and shouted, and Jerry Lewis got up on the table and whistled. But those of us in the industry just shuddered. . .Sex plays a tremendously important part in every person’s life. People are interested in it, intrigued with it. But they don’t like to see it flaunted in their faces. . . The publicity has gone too far. She is making the mistake of believing her publicity. Someone should make her see the light. She should be told that the public likes provocative feminine personalities; but it also likes to know that underneath it all, the actresses are ladies."

La réponse de Marilyn à Joan Crawford sera rapportée par un article de Louella Parsons:
"Bien que je ne connaisse pas très bien Mlle Crawford, elle était pour moi un symbole de gentillesse et de compréhension envers ceux qui ont besoin d’aide. Au début, tout ce à quoi je pouvais penser était pourquoi m'aurait-elle choisi pour lancer son venin ? C'est une grande star. Je ne fais que débuter. Et puis, après le premier choc, je me suis dit qu'elle avait dû parler à M. Thomas impulsivement, sans réfléchir."

Marilyn's response to Joan Crawford will be reported in an article by Louella Parsons:
"Although I don’t know Miss Crawford very well, she was a symbol to me of kindness and understanding to those who need help. At first, all I could think of was why should she select me to blast ? She is a great star. I’m just starting. And then, when the first hurt began to die down, I told myself she must have spoken to Mr. Thomas impulsively, without thinking."

> Marilyn avec Dan Dailey
 

>> Photo de Murray Garrett >> 
  

>> Photo de Phil Stern >> 
Marilyn avec Bill Goetz

 > encart publicitaire de 1953

>>  captures 1 (remise du prix)
     
     
     
     
     

       >>  captures 2 (répétitions) 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

>>  captures 3 (présentation du prix) 
     

 >> Vidéo 1: remise du prix

>> Vidéo 2: reception du prix et tournage des remerciements
 

> dans la presse
  
Article 1/ TIME Magazine article of February 23, 1953
Article 2/ Fitchburg Sentinel Massachusetts of March 2, 1953

Sources article
- en ligne: article "...the real fight between Crawford / Monroe..." sur Vanity Fair
- livre "Marilyn Monroe", l'encyclopédie, d'Adam Victor

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Tests Costumes

costumier / designer: William Travilla

 prises de vues le 3 décembre 1951

prises de vues le 6 décembre 1951

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Enchères "Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Collection Auction"
6 décembre 2003
- 7 lots avec Marilyn Monroe -

> 06/12/2003, Julien's, "Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Collection Auction": Catalogue

Lot n°80: costume de Don't Bother to Knock
Undoubtedly the Holy Grail of any serious costume collection, presented here is a simple yet elegant green and black day dress worn by none other than Marilyn Monroe in her starring role as Nell Forbes in the 1952 drama Don't Bother to Knock. An important milestone in Monroe's career, Don't Bother to Knock was Monroe's first starring role in which she was able to show her versatility as a dramatic actress. An official wardrobe label on the inside lining of the dress reads: "1-27-1-7612 Marilyn Monroe A-66-05 #2." In fine overall condition, although numerous alterations have been made, including button removal, plaquet removal, and a replacement of the linen and lace collar. This costume is from the prestigious collection of Debbie Reynolds and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Debbie Reynolds and Darren Julien of Julien Entertainment. Proceeds from this sale go to benefit The Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Motion Picture Museum.
About The Film: One of Marilyn Monroe's emerging films, "Don't Bother to Knock" co-stars Richard Widmark in a story about a deranged girl who gets a baby-sitting job in a hotel and terrifies all concerned by threaten to kill her charge. Twentieth Century Fox released this picture in 1952.
Estimate: $ 20,000 - $ 30,000 / Sold: $ 10,000

Lot n°145: costume de Marilyn Monroe pour Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
From one of the greatest actresses of all time in what was undoubtedly one of her finest performances, we are proud to present in this special lot a complete showgirls outfit--consisting of a black sequin leotard and matching Dutch hat--worn by Marilyn Monroe in her starring role as Lorelei Lee in the 1953 Howard Hawks classic Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Worn prominently by Monroe in the film, the leotard features a black sequin pattern across the entire bodice with an accent of rhinestones along the leg openings and a large floral pattern along the bustline. The matching stylized Dutch girl hat features black sequins across the crown and flaps and a green velvet lining with in the inside. Matching sewn-in wardrobe labels on the inside of the leotard and inside lining of the hat read, "1-25-1-4288, Marilyn Monroe, A698-69." This outfit was created by renowned costume designer William Travilla, who designed numerous costumes for Monroe throughout her career, including outfits for the film Bus Stop and the memorable white subway dress for the 1955 film The Seven Year Itch. Well preserved, this outfit stands in impeccable condition. This costume is from the prestigious collection of Debbie Reynolds and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Debbie Reynolds and Darren Julien of Julien Entertainment. Proceeds from this sale go to benefit The Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Motion Picture Museum.
About The Film: Icons Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell light up the screen in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes".  They play a dumb blonde and a showgirl that go to Paris in search of rich husbands.  This wonderful musical also starred Charles Coburn and Tommy Noonan.
Estimate: $ 75,000 - $ 100,000 / Sold: $ 50,000

Lot n°146: costume de Jane Russell pour Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
A marquee piece from one of the sexiest women of the silver screen, presented here is a complete showgirls outfit--consisting of a black sequin leotard and matching Dutch hat--worn by Jane Russell in her starring role as Dorothy Shaw opposite Marilyn Monroe in the 1953 Howard Hawks classic Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Worn prominently by Russell in the film, the leotard features a black sequin pattern across the entire bodice with an accent of rhinestones along the leg openings. The matching stylized Dutch girl hat features black sequins across the crown and flaps and a green velvet lining with in the inside. Matching sewn-in wardrobe labels on the inside of the leotard and inside lining of the hat read, "1-25-1-4287, Jane Russell, A698-69." This outfit was created by renowned costume designer William Travilla, who created numerous costume masterpieces including the memorable white subway dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch. Some alterations have been made, including the removal of flowers along the bustline and removal of a tie string along the front of the bodice, otherwise this outfit stands in overall superb condition. This costume is from the prestigious collection of Debbie Reynolds and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Debbie Reynolds and Darren Julien of Julien Entertainment. Proceeds from this sale go to benefit The Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Motion Picture Museum.
About The Film: Icons Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell light up the screen in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes". They play a dumb blonde and a showgirl that go to Paris in search of rich husbands. This wonderful musical also starred Charles Coburn and Tommy Noonan.
Estimate: $ 75,000 - $ 100,000 / Sold: $ 50,000

Lot n°147: costume de Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
An attractive 2-piece outfit--consisting of a dress and matching jacket--worn by Marilyn Monroe in her starring role as Lorelei Lee opposite Jane Russell in the 1953 classic Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Created by costume designer Travilla, this grey ensemble features a matching grey fabricated pattern across the entire length of the dress and matching jacket. Both dress and jacket also feature a lovely satin trim accent that is highlighted by 2 grey satin trains that flow from the waist. A handwritten wardrobe label on the inside lining of the dress reads, "1-27-3-7914 M. Monroe A698-53." Well preserved, this true Hollywood artifact stands in excellent condition. This costume is from the prestigious collection of Debbie Reynolds and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Debbie Reynolds and Darren Julien of Julien Entertainment. Proceeds from this sale go to benefit The Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Motion Picture Museum.
About The Film: Icons Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell light up the screen in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes". They play a dumb blonde and a showgirl that go to Paris in search of rich husbands. This wonderful musical also starred Charles Coburn and Tommy Noonan.
Estimate: $ 75,000 - $ 100,000 / Sold: $ 50,000

Lot n°148: costume de Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
A "must have" for any serious collector of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia, offered here is a peach satin leotard with fishnet overlay and a pair of peach satin gloves with rhinestones, worn by none other than the legendary Marilyn Monroe herself as Lorelei Lee in the 1953 classic Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Created by famed costume designer Travilla, outfits such as this leotard created a great controversy at the time of the film's release since it was considered too revealing for major stars as Monroe to wear. Ultimately, it was Monroe's ability and willingness to wear such outfits that made her perhaps the greatest sex symbol in the history of motion pictures! An official 20th Century Fox sewn-in wardrobe label on the inside lining of the leotard reads, "20th Century Fox, Marilyn Monroe." NOTE: The leotard and gloves were worn in the film, however, they are not a matching set and are seen separately. Originally acquired from Sotheby's and accompanied by an original Sotheby's sticker. In overall fine condition, with some rhinestones on the leotard and gloves missing. These costume pieces are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Debbie Reynolds and Darren Julien of Julien Entertainment.
About The Film: Icons Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell light up the screen in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes". They play a dumb blonde and a showgirl that go to Paris in search of rich husbands. This wonderful musical also starred Charles Coburn and Tommy Noonan.
Estimate: $ 10,000 - $ 15,000 / Sold: $ 3,000

Lot n°314: costume de The Seven Year Itch
An outfit almost as striking as the woman who wore it, presented here is a terrific purple sequined strapless pant-outfit with a glowing pink satin shawl, worn by Marilyn Monroe in her immortal role as "The Girl" in the 1955 Billy Wilder classic The Seven Year Itch. Created by renowned costume designer Charles Le Maire, this eye-catching outfit features a handwritten sewn-in wardrobe label on the inside lining of the pant-outfit that reads, "1-25-1-4710 M. Monroe A-734-03." In superb condition, this costume is certain to be the pinnacle of any memorabilia collection! This costume is from the prestigious collection of Debbie Reynolds and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Debbie Reynolds and Darren Julien of Julien Entertainment. Proceeds from this sale go to benefit The Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Motion Picture Museum.
About The Film: A magnificent comedy starring the legendary Marilyn Monroe. "The Seven Year Itch" comes to mind when we think of a Hollywood classic. This timeless masterpiece was released in 1955 by Twentieth Century Fox and is Marilyn's most memorable role. The great story line features Richard Sherman; when his family goes away for the summer, a so far faithful husband is tempted by a beautiful neighbor (Marilyn Monroe).
Estimate: $ 60,000 - $ 80,000 / Sold: $ 50,000 

Lot n°357: costume de A Ticket To Tomahawk
A marquee addition to any serious costume collection, presented here is a late-1800's styled jacket and dress worn by the legendary Marilyn Monroe, performing in one of her early roles as "Clara" in the 1950 film A Ticket to Tomahawk. In superb condition, this yellow jacket and dress combination, designed true to it's period (circa 1870's) features green velvet and braid trim across both pieces with a pleated tier to the skirt. 20th Century Fox costume labeling on the inside of the jacket states "Marilyn Monroe" and on the inside of the dress, "1-25-1-3843, A-581-14 #2, Marilyn Monroe." From condition to collectability, it doesn't get any better! This costume is from the prestigious collection of Debbie Reynolds and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Debbie Reynolds and Darren Julien of Julien Entertainment. Proceeds from this sale go to benefit The Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Motion Picture Museum.
About The Film: In 1950, Marilyn Monroe had a small part in "A Ticket to Tomahawk. Set in 1876, Dawson wants to prevent a train from getting to Tomahawk CO on time, to keep it from competing with his stage coach line. Kit, who must get the train to its goal, forces Johnny aboard as the needed passenger. Madame Adelaide's showgirls (including Marilyn as Clara) ride along and, en route to Tomahawk, join Johnny in "Oh, What a Forward Young Man You Are."
Estimate: $ 60,000 - $ 70,000 / Sold: $ 35,000  
 

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