"Marilyn Monroe: American Icon" was showcased on
Entertainment Tonight's live broadcast on Wednesday, August 6,
2008.
The Hollywood Museum is pleased to announce the
premiere of "Marilyn Monroe: American Icon," quite possibly the largest Monroe
exhibit ever. The exhibit was announced by the Hollywood Museum, located in the
historic Max Factor Building.
"Marilyn Monroe: American Icon" showcases hundreds of items representing the
public and private life of Marilyn Monroe. Costumes from "Let's Make Love," "The
Prince and The Showgirl," and "How To Marry A Millionaire, " along with Monroe's
personal evening cape, worn to the 1955 world premiere of the James Dean film
"East of Eden" highlight this exhibit. Monroe's personal film scripts for
"Niagara" and "How To Marry A Millionaire" are also featured. Several Monroe
worn gowns designed by Oscar winning designer William "Billy" Travilla are on
display, along with many other famous film worn and publicity gowns. Clothing,
including dresses, accessories and furs from Marilyn's personal wardrobe,
makeup, books from her home library and furniture from her final residence in
Brentwood are exhibited as well. Many of Monroe's personal documents, including
her Screen Actors Guild membership card, bank statements and signed bank checks,
and many other personal items are also on display.
The Hollywood Museum in the historic Max Factor Building features more than
7,000 eye-popping exhibits that range from early film days to the present,
including the original 3-strip Technicolor camera used to film "Gone With the
Wind," to "Planet of the Apes," "Jurassic Park," "Master and Commander," "Moulin
Rouge," "Minority Report, "and the Hannibal Lecter jail cell where Anthony
Hopkins was incarcerated in his Academy Award-winning role in "The Silence of
the Lambs" and the more recent "Red Dragon." Another highlight is the array of
Max Factor's world famous makeup rooms ("Blondes Only," "Redheads Only,"
"Brunettes Only" and "Brownettes Only") where Marilyn Monroe became a blonde and
Max Factor had the inspiration to transform Lucille Ball into a redhead. Visit
the historic photo gallery featuring the largest collection of b&w historic
photos on public display. Enjoy viewing the largest collection ever assembled of
costumes, props, and personal effects of hundreds of stars including Tom Cruise,
Elvis Presley, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jim Carrey, Reese Witherspoon, Russell Crowe,
Will Smith, Charlie Chaplin, and many more!
"Marilyn Monroe: American Icon"
WHERE: The Hollywood Museum, 1660 N. Highland Avenue, Hollywood
WHEN: 10 am to 5 pm Thursday through Sunday
Begins June 1 and ends August 31, 2008
PRICE: $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and children under 12.
Public Info: (323) 464-7776
