Marilyn’s Passport Photo Sold for $21K at RR Auctions

An original 1954 passport photo with inscription – ‘To Mr. Bolds, Thanks and my warmest regards, Marilyn Monroe DiMaggio’ – … More

Marilyn at Julien’s: Written in the Stars

In my third post about the online event at Julien’s Auctions, ‘Happy 99th Birthday, Marilyn!‘ – with bids closing on … More

‘The Seven Year Itch’ at 70

The Seven Year Itch had its world premiere 70 years ago this week, on June 1, 1955 – which just … More

‘Merry, Merry Marilyn’ Returns to Julien’s Auctions

Julien’s Auctions is hosting an online sale, ‘Merry, Merry Marilyn II‘, closing on Monday, December 30. Bids start at $25 … More

Marilyn’s Movie Contract, Calendar Art and More at Heritage Auctions

Marilyn’s earliest signed contract with Twentieth Century-Fox is going under the hammer on Saturday, December 7, as part of a … More

Revisiting Marilyn’s ‘Bus Stop’ Wardrobe

Marilyn’s jade satin leotard with jet-like sequins in a webbed pattern and black net overlay from Bus Stop (1956) is … More

Marilyn’s Salary Squeeze in ‘Yours Retro’

Marilyn is mentioned in the September 2024 issue of Yours Retro (#79, with Elvis Presley on the cover), as part … More

Marilyn’s Stand-In Dress Sold for $57,500 at Heritage Auctions

A version of Marilyn’s ‘cherry dress‘ – designed by Jean Louis for The Misfits and worn by her stand-in, Evelyn … More

Marilyn’s Subway Scene (and More) at Heritage Auctions

These three photos of Marilyn’s ‘subway scene’ from The Seven Year Itch were taken not on location in New York, … More

Marilyn at Julien’s: An Icon in the Camera Eye

Items from Icons: Playboy, Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe – including the red umbrella from Marilyn’s Tobay Beach layout, a … More