Category: Marilyn Monroe

Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘The Cop and the Anthem’

NR | 16 min 55 sec | Drama, Comedy | 1952 In a rare on-camera appearance as narrator, John Steinbeck introduces the film, “The Cop and the Anthem,” one part of the five-part anthology film, “O. Henry’s Full House.” This adaptation of O. Henry’s light-hearted short story, directed by Henry Koster, comically ponders the double-edged nature…


‘How to Marry a Millionaire’ From 1953: Rediscovering 3 Famous Actresses

Commentary “How to Marry a Millionaire” is a film showcasing three A-list actresses: Lauren Bacall, Betty Grable, and Marilyn Monroe. These names are instantly recognizable to anyone who is aware of 1940s and 50s culture. Lauren Bacall made many film noirs with her husband, Humphrey Bogart, Betty Grable was a beloved pin-up girl during World…


Marilyn Monroe Gown Auctioned for $218,000 as ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel Props Also Sell Big

By Peter Sblendorio From New York Daily News An iconic Marilyn Monroe dress and props from “Star Wars” and Marvel movies highlighted a heavyweight Hollywood auction that reached its grand finale Monday. A white-and-sheer gown worn by Monroe in the 1954 musical-comedy “There’s No Business Like Show Business” was the priciest of the 1,700 items…


Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe Pop Art Sells for $195 Million, Setting New Record

Andy Warhol’s 1964 pop art portrait of Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe sold for $195 million on Monday night for nearly $200 million. The iconic artwork, which is signed and dated by Warhol, sold at Christie’s in New York for approximately $195,040,000, making it the most expensive piece of 20th century American artwork ever to be sold at auction…