Marilyn The Starlet - Costume Test (Minor Roles)

Marilyn in "Love Happy"

Marilyn as Clara in "A Ticket to Tomahawk"

Marilyn as Miss Caswell in "All About Eve"

Marilyn as Harriet in "As Young As Your Feel"

Marilyn as Roberta in "Love Nest"

Marilyn as Joyce in "Let's Make it Legal"

Marilyn as Peggy in "Clash by Night"

Marilyn as Annabel in "We're Not Married"

Marilyn as Nell in "Don't Bother to Knock"

Marilyn as Lois in "Monkey Business"

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Marilyn's things

It's being billed as the most extraordinary celebrity auction of the millennium. But fans of screen icon Marilyn Monroe would likely argue that it's much more.

Nancy Valentino of Christie's New York says that people have called in tears after viewing select items from "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe." They can't believe they're seeing her scripts and her bustiers.

"It's been complete madness," says the curator of the auction, scheduled for Oct. 27 and 28 in New York. "So many people are thrilled to be in the same room with her things."

Jewelry, accessories, film costumes, more than 400 books - some first editions - letters, furniture and decorative arts are going on the block.

Local Marilyn-ites can get a sneak peek of the collection when the preview exhibit lands at Christie's Chicago today.

The Union Prayerbook for Jewish Worship with gilt-lettering (estimated value of $2,000 to $4,000); a 1936-39 Yankee's baseball, signed by Joe DiMaggio ($600 to $800), and a script from "Bus Stop" ($6,000 to $8,000) are among the lots on display.

This publicity stop is only part of the auction house's efforts to build enthusiasm for the belongings of a woman who's reached cult status. There's also a hard-bound, 415-page catalog (priced at $85) featuring the sale items, including many photos of Monroe wearing specific garments that are to be auctioned. And the Web page for the collection is filled with film and personal facts about the actress.

But one only need to flip through the hefty Christie's catalog to obtain a broader view of Marilyn Monroe as a devoted wife, avid reader and friend.

A certificate of conversion to Judaism (following her marriage to playwright Arthur Miller), a first-edition copy of Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man and a photo of the actress signed by such Hollywood colleagues as Gary Cooper and Humphrey Bogart reveal her many nuances.

These treasures are what make Monroe so enigmatic, Valentino says.

"She had those vulnerable qualities. She was sexy, yet childlike; strong yet weak. People can relate to her on a simple, human (level).

"Even in L.A., where everybody is jaded, people were lined up for six blocks to see the exhibit," Valentino says. "It's really phenomenal."

Her liaisons also made her fascinating, Valentino says. She was married to baseball great DiMaggio and intellectual Miller, and linked with many other celebs.

"She was someone who was always looking for love and wanting to give it back," says Lauren Berlant, a University of Chicago English professor and director of the Center for Gender Studies. "She was giving love in her private and personal life. (There) was a sense that she was a national possession."

Now the public can bid for a portion of the legend. The belongings in "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe" were willed to mentor and acting coach Lee Strasberg, who died in 1982. His widow, Anna Strasberg, had the items archived and stored and released them to Christie's.

Sure to attract a lot of attention is the infamous dress that she wore when serenading President Kennedy on his birthday at Madison Square Garden in 1962. Monroe's personal request to Hollywood costume designer Jean Louis for the $12,000 transparent sequin and rhinestone beaded gown is documented in the catalog.

The dress is as unforgettable as its wearer.

"You get a sense that she's present, and we took that seriously," says Valentino. "She has a life force that's so amazing . . . an ability to stay among the living for so long."

Some proceeds from the auction are earmarked for Literacy Partners and the World Wildlife Fund.

For details, visit the Web site (www.christies.com).

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ANOTHER OUTING FOR MARILYN'S SUIT

A RARE swimsuit worn by Marilyn Monroe will today be the centrepiece at a major exhibition.

The stunning black costume, plus wrap and sequinned bathing cap, will go on show at the National Railway Museum in York, as part of a major exhibition being held over the Easter holidays.

The Wish You Were Here display will show the 1954 costume, which the Hollywood star used to promote one of her first successful films, alongside another of her famous swimming outfits - a revealing bikini worn in her last film, The Misfits.

The two swimsuits, on loan from the private collector David Gainsborough Roberts until September, will feature in a section of the exhibition looking at holiday pursuits.

The museum's display development manager Belinda Morris said: "Over the years 'ever-shrinking' bathing suits have caused quite a stir and sometimes even a scandal, but nowhere has the swimsuit enjoyed a higher profile than Hollywood.

"Wish You Were Here tells the story of railways and holidays, explaining how the birth of the rail network in Britain brought travel to the masses for the first time, and paved the way for an explosion in seaside holidays and package tours.

"To enjoy their holidays, people needed the right kind of clothes and so a whole new leisurewear industry also grew out of the rapidly expanding travel trade."

The exhibition will show visitors how holidays were planned, how people trav-elled and what they got up to once they reached their destination.

Dozens of colourful posters from the National Collection, archive photographs and rare film footage will be displayed alongside a host of holiday memorabilia.

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Marilyn Monroe's Beaded Evening Dress will be Part of A Special Tribute to Hollywood Glamour

Entertainment Editors

NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--March 23, 2000

March 21st - April 3rd

Online Sale Includes Outfit Worn by Kim Novak in

Alfred Hitchcock's Haunting Masterpiece Vertigo - Posted at

sothebys.amazon.com with Associate ShowbizMart.com

In a tribute to Hollywood, www.sothebys.amazon.com will host a sale of magnificent entertainment Memorabilia beginning March 21 and continuing through April 3. This online auction will include jewelry, fashion, movie posters and other memorabilia associated with great Hollywood legends Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Kim Novak, Judy Garland, Lana Turner, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers among others.

An evening dress worn by Marilyn Monroe during her first performances before a live audience -- entertaining the US troops in Korea, 1954 -- will highlight sothebys.amazon.com's tribute to Hollywood Glamour. This three-quarter-length royal blue crepe evening dress decorated with matching bugle beads (est. $60/80,000) is labeled "Ceil Chapman". A matching long sleeve bolero jacket with bugle bead edging accompanies the dress. The jacket is labeled "Hollywood Wilkes Barre, PA." This is one of the dresses that Marilyn Monroe wore when singing for the troops stationed in Korea. She gave live performances to more than 100,000 troops in a four-day period. The shows were a huge success. As Monroe left her final performance, she told the crowd, "This is my first experience with a live audience...and my greatest experience with any kind of audience. It's been the best thing that ever happened to me." Included among the illustrations is a photo of Marilyn wearing this dress or an identical dress also worn on the tour. She was known to have often purchased multiple identical outfits.

sothebys.amazon.com Pays Tribute to the Academy Awards

No other evening is as exciting and conjures up the image of Hollywood style and glamour as the night of the Academy Awards. In its 72-year history, many of the most glamorous men and women of film have sashayed down the red carpet in Hollywood with all eyes upon them and cameras flashing to accept their "Oscar(c)", the most coveted prize in Hollywood.

Several of the items in this special theme sale come from www.ShowbizMart.com, an Associate of sothebys.amazon.com who has entered into an exclusive agreement to sell Hollywood memorabilia on sothebys.amazon.com. Among these items is the outfit worn by Kim Novak in Alfred Hitchcock's haunting masterpiece, Vertigo.

This moss green wool jacket with green and white polka-dot trim is complete with matching skirt, belt and black suede shoes. A color 8x10 production still from Vertigo is included with this lot, (est.$3/5,000).

Grace Kelly's black organza dress that she wore in Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 mystery Rear Window (est. $3/6,000), Judy Garland's three piece outfit that she wore in Easter Parade which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Costume (est. $6/8,000) and the Nini Cerruti designed suit that Robert Redford wore in Indecent Proposal (est. $2/3,000) will be among the fabulous fashions available.

For the connoisseur of films and this era, additional highlights include a 1953 Original Half-Sheet Movie Poster from How to Marry a Millionaire (est.$600/900) -- Betty Grable, Lauren Bacall and Marilyn Monroe fumble and bumble as they bait the beautiful hook to catch themselves a rich fish, a Movie Poster from Funny Girl, 1968, (est. $350/450), Barbra Streisand's Academy Award-winning performance, a 1932 Original Three-Sheet Movie Poster from Devil and the Deep (est. $3/5,000), a melodrama starring Tallulah Bankhead, Gary Cooper, Cary Grant and Charles Laughton.

Autograph photographs of two quintessential Hollywood couples, Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall (est. $400/600) and Clarke Gable and Carole Lombard, circa 1940 (est $300/500), an autographed photograph of Rudolph Valentino (est.$800/1200), a Fred Astaire handwritten letter (est. $8/1200), Vivien Leigh and Olivier signed photos (est. $4/600), Carole Lombard and Clark Gable photos (est. $3/500) and a James Stewart Harvey the Rabbit Sketch (est. $2/3,000), are also included.

Those who consider themselves to be among the great arbiters of style from all over the world keep a close eye on what is happening in Hollywood, particularly on the night of the Academy Awards to catch a glimpse of top designers' newest styles and silhouettes in fashion and jewelry. sothebys.amazon.com salute to "Hollywood Glamour" will offer a selection of costume jewelry designed by the renowned Kenneth Jay Lane, who can count many Hollywood-leading ladies among his clientele. Mr. Lane commented on this fabulous era, "The movies created fashion as we know it. Before Hollywood, clothes and jewelry were reported and shown by few magazines, while the films were seen by millions of people who had never before been exposed to glamour. What really knocked the socks off of housewives and secretaries were the jewels they saw on the silver screen. The thirties really brought the stuff out of the vault and on to the screen."

Highlights will include a simulated diamond and simulated quartz bib-necklace (est.$500/700). This striking necklace from Kenneth Lane's archives is similar to the one worn by Raquel Welch when she was a presenter at the Academy Awards. An art deco-style simulated diamond bracelet (est.$150/250) was inspired by the legendary stars Carol Lombard and Marlene Dietrich, and its production is very limited. A suite of simulated diamond and jet jewelry (est.$800/1,000) from Mr. Lane's personal archives is similar to a version worn by Nancy Reagan. It also incorporates some of the motifs Mr. Lane used in his design of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis necklace.

Additional fashion highlights of the sale include an Edith Head Sketch - Elizabeth Taylor - A Place in the Sun, 1951 (est.$500/700). The name Edith Head is synonymous with Hollywood fashion and costume design. This particular sketch is of a gown worn by Miss. Taylor in her first scene where she meets her co-star Montgomery Clift. The scene takes place when Miss Taylor, bored with the goings on of a large society party wanders off to discover Mr. Cliff playing a game of pool by himself. She watches him perform an amazing shot and utters the famous line "I see you have had a mis-spent youth." The dress was so popular; it was copied and sold throughout the United States. A Custom-Made "Madame X" Gown made for Mrs. Milton H. Greene for Truman Capote's Black and White Ball, November 28, 1996 is estimated to sell for $750/1,000. With a guest list of 540 people that "he liked", Truman Capote brought together the most beautiful, powerful, talented and celebrated people of the day. Hollywood mixed with high society, artists danced with literary legends. It was considered by many to be the "Party of the Year". This gown was worn by Mrs. Milton H.Greene, wife of the famous Hollywood celebrity photographer Milton H.Greene. It was custom made for the event to look like the famous 1884 John Singer Sargent painting of Madame Pierre Gautreau (Madame X).

Another fabulous evening gown to be sold is Bob Mackie's Beaded Evening Gown, 1985 (est. $3/4,000). For the last three decades Bob Mackie has dressed the world's most famous entertainers. Who can forget the over-the-top creations for Cher, including her Time magazine cover Oscar dress by the designer? This fabulous gown was purchased in New York at the legendary Park Avenue boutique, Martha. It is made of gold and black chiffon accented with gold bugle beading over its entire surface. It is as sexy and stylish today, as it was when Mackie designed it in 1985. A black wool crepe suit custom designed by Hollywood costume designer Irene for the movie star legend Ginger Rogers for the movie The Barclays of Broadway which starred Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers for MGM studios will also be offered (est. $7/9,000).

We hope that you will join sothebys.amazon.com in the special tribute to "the Oscars(c)."

Note to Editors: A photo is available by Sotheby's press office by contacting 212/606-7176.

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Business Wire, March 23, 2000

Original Costume Design of Marilyn Monroe's Famous White Billowy Dress from ``Seven Year Itch'' to Be Auctioned Dec. 10

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- A famous nude portrait of Marilyn Monroe by photographer Tom Kelley -- the image that helped launch her career and became the most famous pin-up in Hollywood history -- has recently been discovered, which is the only known example that she actually signed. Thought lost in a devastating fire, this signed photograph is inscribed by Marilyn to her dear friend, Academy Award-winning costume designer Bill Travilla, who created many of her most spectacular screen-worn costumes. Measuring a full 16 x 20 inches, Marilyn personally autographed this photograph to Travilla with the following sentiment: "To Billy, my love. Please dress me forever. Love, Marilyn." This rare signed photograph will be up for auction on December 10th, 2004, along with over 500 pieces of original Hollywood memorabilia, by world-renowned memorabilia auctioneer Profiles in History. It is estimated to sell for $20,000 - $30,000.

Also up for auction on December 10th will be Travilla's original costume design of THE most famous dress in Hollywood history -- the billowy, white crepe halter-top dress and sunburst-pleated skirt he created for Marilyn Monroe for the classic subway wind scene in the 1955 Billy Wilder film "The Seven Year Itch," which exposed Marilyn's legs and thighs to the world! Accomplished in gouache on a 15 in. x 20 in. sheet of artist's illustration board, it is Travilla's original concept drawing of this famous dress. Ranked as the most important costume design ever created for film, it is expected to sell for $80,000 to $100,000. The sketch is currently owned by Travilla's long time business partner Bill Sarris, who rescued it from an all-consuming fire at the Travilla offices in Los Angeles in 1991.

During Profiles in History's last auction on July 30, Monroe's signature red evening gown from the 1953 film "How to Marry a Millionaire" was sold for $48,875 while Monroe and Jane Russell's matching sequin dance costumes with hats from the 1953 film "Gentleman Prefer Blondes" sold for $40,250.

Among the top items auctioned during the past year by Profiles in History were Audrey Hepburn's Ascot dress from "My Fair Lady," designed by Academy Award(R) winner Cecil Beaton that sold for $118,000; The Black Beauty car driven by Bruce Lee who played "Kato" in the original "Green Hornet" television series that sold for $192,050; Captain Kirk's Commander chair from the 1960's "Star Trek" series, that sold for $305,000; and the Superman costume worn by George Reeves in the 1955 TV series "The Adventures of Superman," which sold for $129,000. Other recent big selling collectibles were the 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS used by Tom Selleck in the 1980-88 TV series "Magnum, P.I." selling for $57,500; K.I.T.T., the highly modified 1983 Pontiac Trans Am used by David Hasselhoff in the 1982-1985 TV series "Knight Rider," for $54,625; the original jeweled dragon armature used in MGM's 1962 production of "The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm" for $74,500; the Robot from the classic 1960s TV series "Lost in Space" for $264,500; and Charlton Heston's Ten Commandments Tablets from 1956's "Ten Commandments," Cecil B. DeMille's last and greatest film, for $74,500.

As with previous Profiles in History auctions, bidders attend in person or bid by phone or fax, or by simultaneous live internet hookup through eBay Live Auctions (www.ebayliveauctions.com).

Said Joe Maddalena:

"The passion to own and collect Hollywood film and television memorabilia, particularly items associated with American icon Marilyn Monroe, is a worldwide phenomenon that gets bigger and bigger every year. Ownership of a favorite piece seems to contribute to a person's happiness as they reminisce the past."

Profiles in History is the number one company in the world for live and simultaneous Internet Hollywood memorabilia auctions.

More information about past and future Profiles in History auctions, conducted four times a year, and about Profiles in History and Maddalena can be accessed through the company's website at www.profilesinhistory.com.

To arrange an interview with Joe Maddalena or get photos of auction items via e-mail, please contact: Murray Weissman, Jessica Parker, Weissman Delson Communications, Tel: 818-760-8995 or e-mail: murray@publicity4u.com or jessica@publicity4u.com

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Business Wire, Sept 8, 2004

Original Costume Design Sketch of Marilyn's Famous Dress from ``Seven Year Itch,'' to Be Auctioned by Profiles In History

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- 10 High Profile Pieces of Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia to Be Auctioned December 10, 2004

Twenty-nine of Bill Travilla's "Long Lost Collection" of high-style costumes sketches of dresses and gowns created for Marilyn Monroe and other legendary stars go up for auction Friday, December 10th, 2004, by Profiles In History, the number one company in the world for live and simultaneous Internet Hollywood memorabilia auctions. This collection of sketches is highlighted by the single most famous dress in Hollywood history -- the billowy, white crepe halter-top dress and sunburst-pleated skirt he created for Monroe for her classic subway wind scene in the 1955 Billy Wilder film "The Seven Year Itch," which exposed Marilyn's legs and thighs to the world. Ranked as the most important costume design ever created for film, it is expected to sell for between $80,000 and $100,000. Profiles in History will be offering an vintage "touring" copy OF THE DRESS ITSELF, created by Travilla.

The Travilla Collection, long thought to have been lost in a devastating fire in Travilla's loft in downtown Los Angeles in 1990, was salvaged by his friend and business partner Bill Sarris. Also included are sketches for gowns created by him for Jane Russell, Claudette Colbert, Greta Garbo, Gwen Verdon, Joanne Woodward, Debbie Reynolds, Judy Garland, Lana Turner and others.

This unique collection is the centerpiece among almost 500 movie and television memorabilia items to be auctioned. Continuing to feed movie fans' hungry appetite for all things Marilyn, Profiles In History will offer bidders the opportunity to own the ONLY signed, nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, autographed to Mr. Travilla.

As with previous Profiles In History auctions, bidders attend in person or bid by phone or fax, or by simultaneous live internet hookup through eBay Live Auctions (http://www.ebaylive auctions.com), which reaches buyers around the world.

Highlights of other memorabilia items to be auctioned include: Original John Alvin poster art for "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial," estimated to sell between $100,000 and $150,000; a complete vintage costume of H.R. Pufnstuf, estimated to sell between $25,000 and $35,000; Don Knotts Deputy uniform shirt from "The Andy Griffith Show," estimated to sell for between $10,000 and $12,000; Johnny Carson's historic monologue curtains from "The Tonight Show," estimated to sell between $30,000 and $40,000; Mel Gibson's hero broadsword used in "Braveheart," estimated to sell between $10,000 and $12,000; and many more one-of-a-kind collectables.

Images of all items to be auctioned are available by contacting terra@publicity4all.com. There is a Profiles In History website available to peruse at http://www.profilesinhistory.com. To schedule an interview with Joe Maddalena, contact marc@publicity4all.com.

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