Daily #MarilynMonroe 💋 MM and Esther the chimpanzee in a publicity photo for MONKEY BUSINESS (1952). Photographed by John Florea circa Feb-Mar 1952. Marilyn formed a close bond with Esther during the production of the movie, in which Esther also appeared and played a pivotal role. Between takes, she was often seen holding hands, playing with, and talking to the chimp. Not surprising to anyone who knows about Marilyn, as she had a special connection & affinity for animals as well as children 💕🐵

Starting a new series today — Dog Days of Summer Saturdays 🐶☀️📸 I’ve noticed there are a TON of photos of classic & Old Hollywood movie folks pictured w/dogs and I do love me some cute pups (who doesn’t?), so I thought it might be fun to highlight some of them here on Saturdays this Summer. And if I haven’t run out of pics by summer’s end, I may just have to continue into the Fall with a new name 😅 If anyone would like to join me, please feel free! The more the merrier 🤗 Beginning the series today with a bit of a bang: a double-feature! 🎬2️⃣ 📷 1: one of the most famous classic movie dogs there is: Asta from THE THIN MAN film series! The wire fox terrier (whose real name was Skippy) is being awarded a silver canine popularity trophy by Humphrey Bogart (who came up w/the idea for the canine actor popularity poll and statuette presentation himself) on March 11, 1938 🏆 📷 2: bc y’all know I HAD to include some MM to start us out 😆 #MarilynMonroe w/her maltese/poodle mix, Maf, who was a gift from friend Frank Sinatra to help comfort her after her divorce from Arthur Miller. Maf was short for “Mafia Honey,” which was a humorous nod to Sinatra’s rumored ties to the mob. They were photographed here at the Beverly Hills Hotel in 1961 by Eric Skipsey 🐩 #DogDaysofSummerSaturdays #OldHollywood #ClassicFilm #dogs

#nrw: WHEN HARRY MET SALLY… (1989, Rob Reiner) ♥️

Old Hollywood Legends. Veronica Lake.

To Be or Not To Be.

#NewProfilePic Figured I’d show my real face on here since it’s been a long time since I’ve shared any personal pics. I am, in fact, a real person, not a paid bot from the Marilyn Monroe Estate… though I *am* open to offers, @MarilynMonroe. Have your people get with my people 😉📲 📷: just little ol’ me on my wedding day 4 years ago 👰🏼‍♀️ which was the best day ever 🥰

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On this day in 1957, “The Prince and the Showgirl”, the first film produced by Marilyn Monroe Productions, premiered! ✨ 📸: #MiltonHGreene #MM100 #MarilynMonroe #Icon #Star #Photography #Styling

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"I must make effort to keep looking around me, only much more so observing, but not only myself but others and everything. Take things for what they are worth." Marilyn Monroe

This film is such a special treat for those of us who love ballet and striking visuals. The Archers created a unique, artistic masterpiece w/The Red Shoes ❤️

365 celluloid people I love. Day 163. Katharine Hepburn. When she's great (often), she's great.

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Joan Crawford, Dream of Love (1928, directed by Fred Niblo) The film was released on December 1, 1928 and stars Joan Crawford, Nils Asther, and Warner Oland. Daily #JoanCrawford

Mary Wickes in Oklahoma! on broadway in 1979. #BOTD

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but great costumes are forever 👗 Go behind the seams of Marilyn Monroe's most memorable costumes with Melinda Kerstein and Bryan Johns as they explore the fashion and image-making behind a Hollywood legend. 🗓️ June 26 at noon 🎟️ acadmu.se/GallerySpotlightMa…

Mary Wickes was a wonderful character actress. Great in this film, as well as in another of my favorites, WHITE CHRISTMAS (even tho she’s the one who louses things up for a little while 😆)

Ava Gardner