In early 1955, 29-year-old Marilyn Monroe left Hollywood on the advice of her mentor Lee Strasberg and went to New York to get rid of the contract with the studio "Twentieth Century Fox" and the image of a "stupid blonde".
Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York
In New York, Marilyn settled in the suite of the Ambassador Hotel and founded the film company Marilyn Monroe Productions together with photographer and friend Milton Greene. Both Milton and Marilyn herself agreed that the image of the actress requires revision if she wants to appear as a serious actress in the future. Milton ordered a photo essay in the magazine "Redbook" in the hope that they would publish pictures of the "real Marilyn".
For one week, magazine photographer Ed Feingersh followed Marilyn Monroe everywhere in New York. As a result, he created an amazing series of black-and-white portraits of a Hollywood movie star.
Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 1. Marilyn enters the Elizabeth Ardenne beauty salon on Fifth Avenue.
Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 2. Unlike most of the past photos, Marilyn agreed to shoot without makeup and styling.
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Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 4. Leaving the salon.
Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 5. The iconic photo of Marilyn on the balcony of her suite at the Ambassador Hotel.
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Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 8. Marilyn looks at the comics on the wall by the famous journalist "The New Yorker" and animator James Thurber. Costello Restaurant on 44th Street.
Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 9. During a conversation with Redbook editor Robert Stein at the Costello restaurant.
Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 10. In the bathrobe of the Ambassador Hotel in his room.
Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 11. Marilyn paints her lips, going to the premiere of Tennessee Williams' play "Cat on a hot Tin Roof".
Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 12. Wanting to impress, Marilyn put on a tight golden dress with a large slit.
Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 13. Iconic photo: Marilyn applies Chanel perfume No. 5.
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Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 15. A sly smile in the restaurant after the premiere.
Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 16. Tired, Marilyn lay down for a while in the lobby of the hotel.
Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 17. A rare picture of Marilyn Monroe, where you can see her fragility and vulnerability.
Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 18. On the way to the subway, Marilyn bought a newspaper "New York Post ".
Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 19. Waiting for the train at the Central Station.
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Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 22. A secret subway ride.
Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 23. Marilyn and Milton Greene.
Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 24. Marilyn is preparing for a charity performance of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus at Madison Square Garden.
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Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 27. As part of a charity performance, Marilyn agreed to ride a pink elephant.
Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 28. She got angry when her outfit didn't fit on her…
Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 29. ... and then burst into tears.
Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 30. But in the end it worked out.
Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 31. Marilyn effectively appeared in front of the public riding an elephant.
Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe in New York 32. Photos of Marilyn Monroe by Ed Feingersh were published in the magazine "Redbook" in July 1955. Although he took some of her most iconic photos, the two never worked together again.