Welcome to The Marilyn Monroe Collection; A
website dedicated to keeping the legend of Marilyn Monroe alive. Marilyn Monroe
is undeniably the enduring symbol of glamour and sexuality. Today, over 46 years
after her untimely and tragic death, she continues to set the standard for
beauty. An indelible image of the silver screen, the Marilyn Monroe legend
transcends all others. She is an American icon.
While
you're here, get to know the legend by visiting the "About
Marilyn Monroe" section. Also, check out the
Marilyn Monroe Collection, my personal
compilation of rare memorabilia with many items formerly owned by the legend
herself, including personal possessions, furs, scripts, clothing, makeup,
autographs, documents and much more. For
observations, thoughts, information and news about all things Marilyn, visit the Marilyn Monroe Collection blog
here.
The
Latest Additions to The Marilyn Monroe Collection:
The Marilyn Monroe Collection is pleased to
present the "Beyond The Legend" DVD Contest. Enter for a chance to win your personal DVD copy of "Marilyn Monroe...Beyond
The Legend," a 1985 documentary that includes rare footage of Marilyn, and
interviews with Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Sheree North, Susan Strasberg,
Don Murray, Celeste Holm and Josh Logan.
Monday,
June 1, marked what would have been the 83rd birthday of the world's most
famous blonde bombshell, Marilyn Monroe. To celebrate the sex symbol's birthday,
a new social network was launched, dedicated to Marilyn Monroe fans all over the
world. ThisIsMarilyn.com
has features and functions compared to popular social networking sites such as
Facebook and MySpace. However, the
ThisIsMarilyn.com
community is special in that it provides additional features which are 'unique'
to Marilyn Fans and Community.
To celebrate the launch of
ThisIsMarilyn.com,
the site is giving away $100,000 in highly sought after vintage photographs and
limited edition prints. They include original photographs and signed prints from
personal friends of Marilyn Monroe: Andre de Dienes and George Barris. The
contest started on June 1st, 2009, and will award 55 prizes ranging in value
from $800 to a grand prize worth over $15,000. The event will end on August 4th.
Official rules are posted on the website.
Joining ThisIsMarilyn.com
is free and the website also offers exclusive features to members: create your
personal profile, start your own blog, meet Marilyn Monroe fans from all over
the world, view and upload photos, and watch, comment and discuss Marilyn videos
online.
More features are continually being added as the
community evolves and membership grows. Fans can express their adoration for
Marilyn Monroe while creating a growing network of friendships and acquaintances
as they interact and converse with other members from all over the world.
An incredible collection of stage and
personal costumes worn by the screen idol Marilyn Monroe is now on display at
the Jersey Heritage Museum in England. On display for the first time in
one exhibition, this stunning collection combines iconic costumes with
accessories, jewelry, keepsakes and trinkets owned by Marilyn. This exhibition
is a window into the life of the ultimate Hollywood star.
The Fireball, Niagara, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Marry a Millionaire,
There's No Business Like Show Business, The Seven Year Itch, Bus Stop, The
Prince and the Showgirl, Some Like it Hot and The Misfits are represented.
Also shown, many for the first time, is artwork, personal items, clothes,
letters, jewelry and awards owned by the screen icon Marilyn Monroe. The
collection loaned by local Jersey resident David Gainsborough Roberts. For
more information, click
here.
The Marilyn Monroe Collection, along with the
Greg Schreiner
Collection, was again exhibited at the
Hollywood Museum in Los Angeles, CA, from June through August, 2008. This
exhibit was titled "Marilyn Monroe: American Icon," and was
showcased on Entertainment Tonight. To learn more about the exhibit and to
see photographs click here.
A new Marilyn Monroe book has just been released: "The Marilyn Monroe Treasures."
Written by Jenna Glatzer, this new book
features rare and unseen photographs of Monroe, along with several pieces of memorabilia
in removable media format. Several collection pieces from
The Marilyn Monroe Collection are shown in this book, and in removable media format. To learn more about "The Marilyn Monroe Treasures"
and to see photographs of the book, click
here.
An incredible collection of stage and
personal costumes worn by the screen idol Marilyn Monroe is now on display at
the Jersey Heritage Museum in England. On display for the first time in
one exhibition, this stunning collection combines iconic costumes with
accessories, jewelry, keepsakes and trinkets owned by Marilyn. This exhibition
is a window into the life of the ultimate Hollywood star.