Marilyn Monroe once again came to the auction block on November 1st 2019 which saw a various array of screen worn costumes, personal items, autographs and poetry up for sale.
Here are just some of the highlights from the day.
For a full list of every item and what they sold for, simply head here to Julien’s website: https://www.juliensauctions.com/auction-results?id=301
All photos and captions sourced from Julien’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/JuliensAuctions/
Fantastic news for fans of Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell and their epic 1953 musical “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” Both gowns worn by the famous beauties went up for sale at Julien’s Auction’s on November 1st 2019 and BOTH were bought by the same seller, meaning that the gorgeous red, glittery show stopping outfits are reunited for the first time in over 60 years.
More details on the Julien’s Marilyn Monroe auction to follow.
Marilyn fans in the UK are being treated to a screening of two of her most beloved classics in an up and coming retrospective to the career of director Howard Hawks. The “Glasgow Film Theatre” in Scotland, United Kingdom will be screening “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and “Monkey Business” throughout November.
“Howard Hawks was a true master of genre. He could turn his hand to any style of cinema, and produce a classic every time. So huge is his influence across golden era Hollywood cinema that even this series of six films can’t claim to include all his best. We couldn’t fit in The Big Sleep, Bringing Up Baby, Red River, To Have and Have Not, His Girl Friday… at least not this time. Nonetheless, this season offers an indispensable set of big screen classics. Treat yourself and don’t miss them.”
Tickets can be purchased here: https://glasgowfilm.org/shows/cinemasters-howard-hawks
Today we are wishing Charles Coburn a very happy birthday on what would have been his 142nd birthday. Coburn was an American actor. He won an Academy Award for his performance in “The More The Merrier” (1943), as well as receiving two nominations for “The Devil And Miss Jones” (1941) and “The Green Years” (1946).
Marilyn fans will best remember him for his performance as the loveable “Piggy” in the 1953 musical comedy “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” as well as starring alongide Monroe in one of her earlier supporting roles “Monkey Business” with Cary Grant and Ginger Rogers.
For his contributions to motion pictures, in 1960, Coburn was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame at 6268 Hollywood Boulevard.
Coburn dies of a heart attack on August 30th 1961, leaving behind a wife and seven children.
