Tag Archives: Earl Leaf

Marilyn in Dundee

Posted on March 3, 2013 by marina72

 Fifteen images of Marilyn – taken throughout her career – are on display at Dundee’s art24sevenmedia gallery, and will be auctioned, reports The Courier. “The collection of 15 pictures have been taken from vintage negatives shot by infamous Hollywood photographers Gerry … Continue reading →


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Beverly Hills Centenary

Posted on May 9, 2012 by marina72

A 1950 photo of Marilyn, taken by Earl Leaf, features in a new book, The Beverly Hills Hotel: The First 100 Years. (I thought the photo was taken at Johnny Hyde’s home, but never mind…) Marilyn lived on and off at … Continue reading →


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‘The Return of Our Angel’

Posted on March 8, 2012 by marina72

Writing for the Austin Chronicle, Michael Ventura (who also contributed the text for Marilyn Monroe: From Beginning to End, a book of photos by Earl Leaf) investigates the essence of MM’s appeal: ‘Visiting us now when we so badly need … Continue reading →


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Study of a Young Marilyn

Posted on December 3, 2011 by marina72

 A new study by my favourite Monroe-inspired artist, Liz Grammaticas – after (I think) Earl Leaf’s 1950 photo shoot at the home of Marilyn’s agent, and lover, Johnny Hyde.


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