Lot 463
Marilyn Monroe: Set of Three George Barris Single Weight, Black & White Photographs from THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH with One 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 x 10" photos.
1.) Photo Marilyn Monroe publicity photo shoot for SEVEN YEAR ITCH with George Barris signing at top left. Photo has been mounted on card stock backing with two Barris copyright stamps on verso
2.) Photo of Marilyn Monroe again during the above photo shoot Stamped twice on verso with Barris copyright.
3.) Photo of Marilyn Monroe and co-star Tom Ewell cutting up on location for subway shoot, crewmember in foreground, Barris copyright stamp on verso. Estimated Value $500 - 900
From the Collection of Mark Rofeh.
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