Marilyn Monroe Original Behind the Scenes Snapshots from the Set of The Misfits
These original color snapshots capture Marilyn Monroe behind the scenes during the filming of The Misfits in Nevada in 1960.
Unlike studio publicity stills created for promotion, these candid images document quiet moments between takes during production. One photograph shows Monroe seated beneath a production umbrella while her longtime makeup artist Whitey Snyder touches up her makeup. In this image Monroe can be seen wearing the same boots that are now preserved in The Marilyn Monroe Collection, offering a direct visual connection between the film and an artifact from the production.
A second snapshot captures Monroe riding a horse on location in the Nevada desert during filming. The image reflects the rugged landscape where much of the movie was shot and offers a rare glimpse of the atmosphere on set during the making of the film.
Together, these photographs document Marilyn Monroe during the production of what would become her final completed film. Candid images like these provide an authentic look at the working environment behind the camera and the collaboration between Monroe and the crew who helped bring The Misfits to life.
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Collector’s Note
Photographs taken behind the scenes often reveal a side of film production that audiences rarely see. While studio publicity stills were carefully staged and distributed for promotion, snapshots like these capture spontaneous moments during the working day on set.
One of these images shows Marilyn Monroe seated beneath a production umbrella while Whitey Snyder touches up her makeup between takes. Snyder was Marilyn’s longtime makeup artist and one of the collaborators she trusted most throughout her career. In this photograph Marilyn is also wearing the boots that are now preserved in The Marilyn Monroe Collection, providing a rare opportunity to see the artifact in use during the filming of The Misfits.
The second image captures Marilyn riding a horse on location in the Nevada desert, reflecting the rugged landscape where much of the film was shot. Together, these candid photographs offer a glimpse of the environment and atmosphere surrounding the production of Marilyn’s final completed film.
For collectors and historians, images like these help bring the story of The Misfits to life, preserving moments that occurred beyond the view of the movie camera.
Scott Fortner
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