Category Archives: Personal Property

‘Marilyn: The Exhibit’ at Hollywood Museum

Posted on June 3, 2012 by marina72

‘Marilyn: The Exhibit’ has now opened at the Hollywood Museum, featuring photos by George Barris, and memorabilia and Monroe-owned items from the collections of Greg Schreiner and Scott Fortner. More details at MM Collection Blog. You can also watch a … Continue reading →


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‘Smash’ Episode 12: ‘Publicity’

Posted on April 24, 2012 by marina72

Ivy Lynn (Megan Hilty) sings another Marilyn-themed number in this week’s episode: ‘It’s hard for me to hate Ivy when she sang “Second Hand White Baby Grand” as beautifully as she did. I don’t know that Karen could have sung … Continue reading →


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Marilyn in Heritage Magazine

Posted on April 22, 2012 by marina72

Marilyn features on the cover of Heritage Magazine‘s Spring 2012 issue. Available in the US, you can also read the article at Everlasting Star.


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Remembering Christie’s, 1999

Posted on January 5, 2012 by marina72

In an excerpt from his new book, Gay Men Don’t Get Fat, Simon Doonan – Creative Ambassador-at-Large of the New York fashion store, Barney’s – writes of his admiration for Marilyn: “When Christie’s auction house announced the sale of Marilyn … Continue reading →


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‘Icons and Idols’ Auction Details

Posted on November 8, 2011 by marina72

Full listings for the Icons and Idols auction (December 1-2) are now online at Julien’s Auctions. A print catalogue – featuring a cover shot of the young Marilyn by Joseph Jasgurs – can be ordered (for $100.) On the subject … Continue reading →


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Marilyn’s Eternity Ring on Auction

Posted on September 29, 2011 by marina72

  Marilyn’s eternity ring, given to her by Joe DiMaggio after their  1954  wedding, is among the items on offer at the Profiles in History auction, ‘Icons of Hollywood’, in December, reports the Los Angeles Times. (A nude painting by … Continue reading →


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Marilyn, Shirley and ‘The Apartment’

Posted on June 27, 2011 by marina72

The photo above shows Marilyn attending a preview of The Apartment with Yves Montand in June 1960. There has been some debate over what dress Marilyn wore that night. To me, it looks a little like the grey halter-dress that … Continue reading →


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CMG Sue After MM Rights Sold

Posted on June 4, 2011 by marina72

CMG Worldwide, who held the licensing rights to Marilyn’s estate for 20 years, have filed suit in Indianapolis after Lee Strasberg’s widow, Anna, dropped them recently in favour of ABG (Authentic Brands Group.) ‘CMG is asking in the suit for … Continue reading →


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Marilyn’s Library

Posted on May 29, 2011 by marina72

Marilyn owned over 400 books. I have compiled a complete catalogue here And here is a shorter list, of my own personal picks: 1) Books by Albert Camus (The Fall, The Rebel) 2) Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison 3) The … Continue reading →


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Julien’s Hollywood Legends

Posted on May 9, 2011 by marina72

  The black cocktail dress worn by Marilyn at a press party for Some Like it Hot in 1958 has sold for $348,000 at the Julien’s Auctions ‘Hollywood Legends’ sale this weekend. Read about the auction at Hollywood Reporter Check … Continue reading →


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