Description
This portrait captured by celebrity photographer Frank Worth features actress Marilyn Monroe smiling in a fur shawl and elegant dress. In the early 1950s, Monroe became a popular actress with roles in several comedies including As Young as You Feel and Monkey Business, and in the dramas Clash by Night and Don't Bother to Knock. By 1953, Monroe was one of the most marketable Hollywood stars; she had leading roles in the film noir Niagarawhich focused on her sex appeal and the comedies Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and How to Marry a Millionaire which established her star image as a "dumb blonde". She played a significant role in the creation and management of her public image throughout her career. Size: 8" W x 10" H, Color: Pink/White
