A major retrospective of Marilyn’s glittering movie career is now in full swing at the Filmoteca UNAM in Mexico City. … More
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Book Vs. Movie: ‘Don’t Bother to Knock’
Did you know that Don’t Bother to Knock was based on Mischief, a 1951 novel by crime writer Charlotte Armstrong? … More
Marilyn’s ‘Show Business’ Gown Sold for $219K at Julien’s
The flesh-tone Travilla gown worn by Marilyn for her ‘After You Get What You Want (You Don’t Want It)’ number … More
Marilyn’s ‘Legendary’ Hollywood Style at Julien’s
Clothing and jewellery worn by Marilyn onscreen will go under the hammer as part of the Hollywood Legends event at … More
Jenny Packham Revisits Marilyn’s Gold Lamé Gown
The British fashion designer Jenny Packham’s Resort 2023 Collection includes “a dazzling gown in a pleated gold lamé that recalled … More
Marilyn is a Puzzler’s Best Friend
‘Puzzlers Prefer Lovatts’ (a pun on Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, of course) is the caption for this classic glamour shot of … More
Summer Movies With Marilyn in Palm Springs
It’s a classic summer movie, and the inspiration for the ‘Forever Marilyn’ sculpture. The Seven Year Itch gets a free … More
Vanessa Paradis Inspired by ‘Misfit’ Marilyn
A lifelong Monroe fan, the French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis has collaborated with filmmaker Anton Corbijn on an homage … More
Marilyn Gets Full Marks at the Academy
In her all too brief career, Marilyn never won an Oscar, or was even nominated – and she attended the … More
Marilyn’s ‘Diamond’ Autograph at Bonhams
A photograph of Marilyn, personally inscribed to Robert Street – one of the dancers in her ‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s … More
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