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Category: Crescent Hotel

Rendezvous with Marilyn in Beveryly Hills

January 29, 2013
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| Categories: Andrew Weiss Gallery, Bert Stern, Bill Carroll, Crescent Hotel, George Barris, Kashio Aoki, Marilyn Monroe, Milton Greene, Tom Kelley

RENDEZVOUS with MARILYN Crescent Hotel Beverly Hills Fri, Feb…

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Super rare shot of Marilyn and Milton, on the set Super rare shot of Marilyn and Milton, on the set and behind the scenes of Bus Stop, 1956. #marilynmonroe
Marilyn Monroe’s personal leather belt from the Marilyn Monroe’s personal leather belt from the 1999 Christie’s Auction, The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe. This soft leather belt is ornamented with gold tone fleur-de-lis and French coat of arms. Marilyn was photographed wearing this belt in 1951 while on the back lot at Paramount Studios. (Swipe left!) This item was added to the Marilyn Monroe Collection in 2009. #marilynmonroe
I absolutely love Marilyn’s look at the premiere I absolutely love Marilyn’s look at the premiere of The Misfits on January 31, 1961. So often Marilyn wore white, but this time she wowed in all black. Perhaps this was out of respect for costar Clark Gable, another of the film’s star leads, who passed away suddenly on November 16, 1960. She was devastated by the loss, and some even contributed the cause of death to Marilyn due to difficulties on the set. #marilynmonroe
Marilyn Monroe’s Personal Mexican Star Light fro Marilyn Monroe’s Personal Mexican Star Light from her Home at 12305 Fifth Helena Drive, Brentwood, CA: 
A triangular-shaped hanging light with panels made of opaque white glass encased in a metal frame, This light is one of the many items Monroe famously purchased in Mexico to furnish her new Spanish-style home in Brentwood. The light was sold to the Nunez family, who purchased the home and several items that had belong to Marilyn.
This light can be seen in photos, hanging in the back porch of The house, which was just off the kitchen. (Swipe left!)

It was added to the Marilyn Monroe Collection in 2016! 

This light, among a few other pieces, has become synonymous with the collection. It’s an item that fans purchase to use in their own home, just because Marilyn had one. If you have one of these in your home send me a photo and I’ll share it in my stories! #marilynmonroe
“Joy!” That’s what I see when looking at thi “Joy!” That’s what I see when looking at this photo. Her performance brought the soldiers joy. The love and warmth from the soldiers brought her joy right back. What do you see in this photo? #marilynmonroe
From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe, a 1962 phoneboo From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe, a 1962 phonebook with multiple annotations and entries made by Marilyn herself. Approximately 7×9 inches, the book is covered in green calfskin with a gold border on the front cover.

The phonebook offers an incredible and insightful look into the life of Marilyn Monroe in her final year.  It lists  addresses from New York and Los Angeles, and also many celebrities, movie moguls, and members of the press, along with members of Marilyn’s family and even her former husbands.

This phonebook can be seen in a photo of the sunroom in Marilyn’s  Brentwood home on Fifth Helena Drive. The book rests on the coffee table. (Swipe left.) 

Added to the Marilyn Monroe Collection in 2020!

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MARILYN PERFECTED? Check out @suziekennedy ‘s la MARILYN PERFECTED? Check out @suziekennedy ‘s latest podcast, “Marilyn in the Digital Age,” where Suzie, @silver_technicolor and I chat about the current trend of manipulating original #marilynmonroe photographs...and the reasons why it’s not okay. Look for the link in my highlights (Digital Marilyn) and my current story. Or, search for Suzie on Apple Podcasts and on Spotify.
From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe: A table lamp fr From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe: A table lamp from the early 20th century consisting of a circular base with drapery swags and anthemion and supporting a round tapering stem with patera and opposing bellflowers. The paneled shade has pierced beaded lattice work framing. The lamp is made from brass and weighs over 26 lbs.

The lamp sold originally at the 1999 Christie’s auction, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe.”

This lamp was used inside the joint offices of Marilyn Monroe Productions and Milton Greene’s working studio.  Both had the same mailing address:  480 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY. When Marilyn and Milton parted ways, Marilyn used the lamp in her New York home.

Marilyn was interviewed inside the offices of Marilyn Monroe Productions on March 8, 1955 and Milton Greene captured the interview in photographs. This lamp can be seen behind Marilyn in the photos. (Swipe left.) Now it’s part of the Marilyn Monroe Collection, added in 2020! #marilynmonroe
THIS OR THAT? 1955 and 1962 are my two favorite Ma THIS OR THAT? 1955 and 1962 are my two favorite Marilyn years. Which of these two looks do you prefer? The 1955 premiere of “East of Eden” (left) or the 1962 Golden Globes (right)? I love both! #marilynmonroe
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