A Marilyn Monroe Bank Check
Signed by Marilyn’s Business Manager Inez Melson
April 30, 1954
A cancelled bank check from the business account of Marilyn Monroe, signed by her Business Manager, Inez Melson.
- Inez Melson appearing in court during Marilyn Monroe’s divorce suit against Joe DiMaggio on October 27th, 1954.
- Marilyn Monroe and her attorney Jerry Giesler pose for photos prior to the court hearing.
Important activities in Marilyn’s life around this time include:
-Marilyn is voted Best New Actress of 1953 by Photoplay magazine
-Release of “River of No Return” – April 30
-Filming of “There’s No Business Like Show Business” begins – May 28
-Filming begins on “The Seven Year Itch” – August 10
-Marilyn and Joe DiMaggio officially separate – October 5
-A divorce is granted, but not finalized for one year – October 27
-Joe DiMaggio and Frank Sinatra carry out the infamous “Wrong Door” raid – November 5