About the Exhibit: This exhibit will run June 1 – August 31, 2010. Over 200
personal and professional items from the life and career of Marilyn Monroe will
be showcased at The Hollywood Museum, which is located in the historic Max
Factor building in Hollywood, California.
The exhibit will include:
Marilyn
Monroe Photography: Original photographs of Marilyn Monroe taken by world
famous photographers Andre DeDienes, George Barris and Milton Greene.
Original Marilyn Monroe Artwork: Fantastic and brilliant original Marilyn
Monroe artwork by renowned artist Ludvic.
www.ludvic.com
Items being
seen in public for the first time ever:
Marilyn Monroe's personal shoes, worn when she
married Joe DiMaggio and also when performing for the troops in
Korea in 1954.
The vibrant green Pucci blouse that Marilyn was
wearing when the last ever photos of her were taken less than a
week before she died.
Marilyn's beaver fur coat, gifted to her by
Arthur Miller.
Other
items on exhibit include:
Marilyn
Monroe film worn costumes from "Let's Make Love" and "The Prince and The
Showgirl."
Gowns
created specifically for Marilyn Monroe by Academy Award winning designer
William “Billy” Travilla for her roles in “How To Marry A Millionaire,” There’s
No Business Like Show Business,” and perhaps one of her most famous films,
“Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.”
Several
gowns worn by Marilyn in numerous studio publicity photographs and publications.
Clothing items from Marilyn Monroe’s personal wardrobe, including evening and
cocktail attire, casual wear, and furs from her private collection, including
the very first fur she ever owned.
Marilyn
Monroe's personal film scripts for "Niagara," “There’s No Business Like Show
Business,” and "How To Marry A Millionaire" among others.
Personal accessories, household goods, makeup & cosmetics, books from her home
library and furniture from her final residence in Brentwood, California.
Numerous personal documents, including a Screen Actors Guild membership card,
bank statements and receipts, bills and invoices outlining in great detail the
personal and very private life of Marilyn Monroe.
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, 2010
PRICE: $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and children under 12.
Public Info: (323) 464-7776
