Photo by Laszlo Willinger
Marilyn Monroe, as a virtually unknown 22 year-old, lived at the Hollywood Studio Club, 1215 North Lodi Place, a hostel for young actresses, between 1946-47, sharing room 307 with Clarice Evans. She returned for a second stay in 1948.
The Studio Club closed in 1975, and the building is now owned by the YMCA. Other famous alumni include Kim Novak, Ayn Rand, Peg Entwhistle and Sharon Tate.
Vintage interview with roommate Clarice Evans at The Pittsburgh Press
Mini-documentary on the Studio Club, posted by The Actors’ Workshop on Youtube
Thanks to Megan at Everlasting Star – more information here
