Tag Archives: Andre de Dienes

Bonhams’ Entertainment Memorabilia

Posted on April 25, 2013 by marina72

  The Emerson Junior High Class of 1941 photo, featuring a young Norma Jeane Baker, is among several Monroe-related items on offer at Bonhams’ Entertainment Memorabilia auction, scheduled for May 5th. The photo bears an inscription on the back by … Continue reading →


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Marilyn on Long Island

Posted on July 27, 2012 by marina72

Newsday looks backs on Marilyn’s many trips to Long Island, from iconic photo shoots with Andre De Dienes, Eve Arnold and Sam Shaw, to private getaways with husband Arthur Miller. “After Monroe became involved with the married Miller in 1955, … Continue reading →


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Vanity Fair: ‘The Lost Monroe Nudes’

Posted on May 2, 2012 by marina72

This summery shot of Marilyn, taken in 1949 by Andre de Dienes, makes the cover of Vanity Fair‘s June issue (due out very soon), with a feature on Larry Schiller’s ‘lost Monroe nudes’ from the making of Something’s Got to … Continue reading →


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CMG Sue Over MM Image Rights

Posted on March 25, 2012 by marina72

CMG Worldwide – who managed licensing rights for Marilyn’s image until 2010 – are at loggerheads with her estate, according to the Hollywood Reporter. “When the Monroe estate terminated its relationship with CMG, the parties allegedly reached a deal whereby … Continue reading →


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‘The Misfits’ in Portland, Oregon

Posted on December 2, 2011 by marina72

 Marilyn’s last completed film, The Misfits, is screening at the 5th Avenue Theater, Portland, Oregon, on Saturday, December 3, at 7.00 and 9.30 pm, and on Sunday 4th at 3pm. Free admission to film students, all other tickets $3/$2, and … Continue reading →


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‘Picturing Marilyn’ in New York

Posted on November 7, 2011 by marina72

‘Picturing Marilyn’, an exhibition featuring 62 photos by Andre de Dienes, Richard C. Miller, Bruno Bernard, Philippe Halsman, Sam Shaw, Milton Greene and Bert Stern, will be on display (and up for sale) at New York’s Milk Gallery for two … Continue reading →


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Bel Air Hotel Re-Opens

Posted on November 5, 2011 by marina72

The Bel Air Hotel has re-opened after a $100 million facelift, reports the Financial Times. However, not everyone welcomes the news – particularly the 300 former workers who were made redundant when the hotel closed in 2009. Marilyn’s long association … Continue reading →


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MM Photos on Auction in London

Posted on October 20, 2011 by marina72

This 1955 photo by Roy Schatt is among the Marilyn-related items on offer at Christie’s, South Kensington, on November 2. Also included are pictures taken by Andre de Dienes, Edward Clark, Philippe Halsman, Richard Avedon and Bert Stern.


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Monroe Pics on Auction

Posted on October 7, 2011 by marina72

  Photos of Marilyn taken by Tom Kelley, Andre de Dienes, Elliott Erwitt, Roy Schatt and Sam Shaw will feature in the Fine Photographs auction at Swann Galleries, NYC, on October 18, reports the Telegraph.


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Immortal Marilyn in August

Posted on August 3, 2011 by marina72

This  month’s updates at Immortal Marilyn include a candid interview with Screenland from 1952; a review of the new De Dienes book; and a chapter from James Haspiel’s Marilyn: The Ultimate Look at the Legend.


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