Marilyn Monroe photographed by John Vachon, 1953
Marilyn Monroe at Jones Beach, 1949
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Starting in the 1950s, photographer Philippe Halsman asked his subjects to jump for him, arguing that by jumping, and losing some control, they’d give more of themselves away than if they’d just be sitting or standing.
Sitters, or rather jumpers, included Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot, Richard Nixon, Audrey Hepburn, and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. I’ve posted the Nixon one before.
These are Marilyn Monroe’s shots–she jumped twice: in 1954 (last image), and in 1959.
Marilyn Monroe at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre to place her hands and feet in cement. 1953.
Oh, and Jane Russell too.
Marilyn Monroe on the set of The Seven Year Itch in 1954. Photos by Sam Shaw.
(The quality of the 2nd image is poor but not including it obviously isn’t an option.)
Taking up all the available light: Marilyn Monroe at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre to place her hands and feet in cement. 1953.
Rare photo of Marilyn Monroe on the set of one of my own favorite films, Niagara (1953).
Marilyn Monroe visiting the set of Marlon Brando’s film Desirée, 1955, photo by Dennis Stock
Marilyn at a party to celebrate the success of her production company Marilyn Monroe Productions in New York (1955)
