Hollywood Museum
Classic Hollywood remembers Marilyn Monroe
The exhibition includes personal items, costumes and even medication Collectors donated items for the exhibition
The 's new "Marilyn Monroe Missing Moments" exhibition is nothing if not comprehensive.
It features the star's personal accessories, her costumes from such films as 1955's "The Seven Year pandora bracelets silver Itch," her refrigerator and even medication found on her nightstand on Aug. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times
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A production picture of Marilyn Monroe from the 1953 film "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," in which she sang "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend." The sparkling gems were made of paste, and strong stage lighting gave the impressions of diamonds.
A production picture of Marilyn Monroe from the 1953 film "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," in which she sang "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend." The sparkling gems were made of paste, and strong stage lighting gave the impressions of diamonds.
(Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Marilyn pandora retired earrings Monroe: The June 14 Classic Hollywood article about the 's Marilyn Monroe exhibition referred to a 1953 Monroe film as "Gentleman Prefer Blondes." The correct title is "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." Also, the name of the former Max Factor building, where the museum is located, was misspelled Faxtor. Also, the date of Monroe's death, Aug. 5, 1962, was misstated as Aug.
One highlight of the exhibition, which continues through Sept. 6, are previously unpublished Monroe photos by Milton H. Greene, best known for his mesmerizing portraits of the sex symbol. The two met in 1953 when he shot the up and coming actress for Look magazine.
The photos include studio portraits and candids of her on the set of 1956's "Bus Stop" pandora earrings mix and match and with such celebrities as Edward R. Murrow and Sammy Davis Jr.
Dadigan acquired some 1,000 never before published Greene images of Monroe a few years ago at auction.
The museum, said Dadigan, has an international network of donors. "This time we have five different collections from all around the world."
Jill Adams donated collectibles that include Monroe Barbie dolls, drinking glasses, ceramic figurines and even a wine called Marilyn Merlot.
"Her popularity continues to grow over the years," said Adams. "People want an attachment to her in any way shape or form. I loved her since I was 6 years old. It was because of my grandma. She related to Marilyn she was of the same time period."
Monroe, who would have been 89 this year, "has gotten more popular as the years have passed," noted Dadigan. "With Marilyn, there are people who come from around the world for pilgrimages [to Los Angeles] for her birthday and they come for the anniversary of her death."