“Marilyn Monroe naked lying in silk sheets hugging a pillow is the image people remember me for,” Douglas Kirkland says … More
Tag: Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe Productions: The Final Audit
When Marilyn left her lucrative contract with Twentieth Century Fox behind to start an independent production company with Milton Greene … More
Marilyn’s Hotel Life: From The Del to Detroit
Having a Marilyn connection is a great marketing tool for hotels and real estate, although in many cases, the link … More
65 Years Ago: Marilyn at the Bus Stop
Bus Stop, Marilyn’s first film following her victorious battle with Twentieth Century Fox, was released in the US on August … More
70 Years Ago: RKO Goes Crazy for Marilyn
In August 1951, Marilyn secured the role of Peggy in Clash By Night. Although her part was small, the project … More
Louise King: The Girl Who Followed Marilyn
In the photo above, Marilyn hugs Tom Ewell – with whom she had recently filmed The Seven Year Itch – … More
‘Some Like It Hot’ at Hollywood Forever
Some Like It Hot gets an outdoor screening on September 11 at the Hollywood Forever cemetery. Gates open at 6:15 … More
Marilyn Replica Jewellery at 5th Helena Boutique
Multi-talented tribute artist Monica Shahiri has launched her own jewellery store on Etsy, named after Marilyn’s final home – the … More
Reframing Marilyn at Georgia Southern
Reframing Monroe is a new online exhibit curated by Amanda Konkle, assistant professor of film studies and English at Georgia … More
Wear Marilyn for ‘LIFE’ at Benetton
Benetton has partnered with the LIFE archive for a new fashion range featuring images from the magazine, including two poses from … More