Marilyn Monroe’s Personal Invoice for Prescriptions, 1956

From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: This original invoice from Smith Pharmacy, dated June 21, 1956, documents four medical prescriptions prepared for Marilyn Monroe during her residence in New York. The invoice is addressed to Marilyn Monroe Productions at its offices at 480 Lexington Avenue, reflecting the administrative structure through which Monroe’s personal and professional expenses were managed during this pivotal period in her life.

The document bears what may be a handwritten notation of “MM,” indicating review and approval of the expense. Preserved among Monroe’s personal business records, the invoice provides rare documentation of the routine medical care and pharmacy services supporting her daily life while she was actively engaged in film production and professional commitments.

Created during a defining year in Monroe’s career, when she had established Marilyn Monroe Productions and was expanding her influence as an independent producer, this invoice offers insight into the personal infrastructure surrounding her life beyond the public spotlight.

As a surviving original record, it serves as tangible evidence of the private, administrative, and medical realities that formed part of Marilyn Monroe’s lived experience.