Lot 461
Marilyn Monroe: Set of Three George Barris, Single Weight B&W Photos all from THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH, with Two (2) Photos Signed by Barris. Marilyn Monroe starred in Billy Wilder's hilarious comedy THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH in 1955. The film was a huge hit earning 12 times its budget. But director Wilder was also a savvy promoter and invited limited press to the night time shoot outside the Trans-Lux 52nd Street Theater of the infamous subway grate scene months in advance. Photographer George Barris was at that shoot and captured the commotion, the theater and Marilyn's dress billowing up from the blast of air. Contrary to legend, much of the footage was used in the film as well as footage shot in a sound stage. 8 x10" photos.
1.) Photo Marilyn Monroe at door of Tom Ewell's apartent in bathrobe during pause in production with George Barris signing at bottom right On the verso there are two Barris copyright stamps.
2.) Photo of Marilyn Monroe on set looking out window of Tom Ewell's apartment with George Barris signing at bottom and stamped on verso with Barris copyright.
3.) Photo of Marilyn Monroe on location atop grate in New York with a mob of press looking on. Stamped on verso with George Barris copyright. Estimated Value $700 - 1,200
From the Collection of Mark Rofeh.
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