The upcoming Hollywood Auction 74 at Profiles in History contains some interesting Marilyn-related items, mainly on Day 2 (September 30.)
- An early pin-up photo, signed by Marilyn.
- Artwork inspired by Marilyn’s nude calendar.
- Marilyn’s ‘topless cowgirl‘ calendar.
- Marilyn’s 1952 contract for The Charlie McCarthy Show.
- Marilyn’s hand-annotated script for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
- Travilla’s costume sketch for ‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.’
Marilyn injured her foot during filming of River of No Return, 1953 - Original transparencies of photos taken on location for River of No Return.
- Photos taken by Darlene Hammond at various public events in 1953.
- Original prints stamped by Milton Greene.
- Candid photos taken in Japan and Korea.
- Marilyn’s 1953 recording contract with RCA.
- Photos taken by Sam Shaw during filming of The Seven Year Itch.
A New York fan’s snapshot of Marilyn, 1955 - Candid negatives of Marilyn in public, circa 1955.
- Books on psychology and mythology, owned by Marilyn.
- A painting of Marilyn and Sir Laurence Olivier in The Prince and the Showgirl, by Francis R. Flint.
- Posters from Marilyn’s ‘Fabled Enchantresses‘ session, signed by Richard Avedon.
- Letters to Marilyn from Pat Newcomb and Arthur Miller.
- 48 minutes of 8mm film shot on location for The Misfits by Stanley Killar, an uncredited extra.
- A Misfits autograph book, signed by Marilyn and others.
- Contact sheets for photos taken by Sylvia Norris at the Golden Globes in 1962.
- The final draft of Something’s Got to Give.
- A camera used for many of Marilyn’s films at Fox.
- An archive of vintage press clippings.
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