Three documents, created by the Law Offices of Wright, Wright, Green and Wright, dated November 2, 1953, detailing Monroe's expenses from September 1 through October 31.  A fascinating look into the life of Marilyn Monroe as she was becoming one of the biggest stars in the world.

   Sept. 1

- Cash to maid for cleaning rugs, $21.75

   Sept. 2

- Pacific Tel. and Tel. Co., $24.97

   Sept. 2

- Ace House and window Cleaning Col, $12.00

   Sept. 8

- Fulton Brylawski, report on Horns for the Devil, $15.00

   Sept. 14

- Western Union for August, 4.52

   Sept. 18

- Violet R. Mertz, rental, 882 North Doheny Apartment, #4, $200.00

   Sept. 30

- Loyd Wright, September retainer, $250

   Oct. 5

- Marseilles French Laundry, $66.98

   Oct. 12

- Niles Cleaners - Retail Credit, $47.35

   Oct. 12

- Pacific Tel. and Tel. Co., $36.64

   Oct. 12

- Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, $320.53

   Oct. 16

- Violet R. Mertz, rental, 882 North Doheny Apartment, #4, $200.00

   Oct. 19

- Joseph L. Codronel, M.D., $75.00

   Oct. 19

- Bel Air Hotel, room 132, 5/11-7/25, $603.23

   Oct. 21

- Hazan's Westside Market, steaks, Sept. 1, $2.58

   Oct. 21

- Southern Cal. Edison Col, August 6, $2.85

   Oct. 21

- Elliot Corday, M.D., $25.00

   Oct. 21

- Hollywood Photo Supply, $198.21

   Oct. 26

- Parisian Florists, $19.41

   Oct. 31

- Loyd Wright, retainer for October, $250.00

Important activities in Marilyn's life around this time include:

- Official premiere of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes at Grauman's Chinese Theater - August

- Marilyn's first television appearance on The Jack Benny Show - September 13

- Marilyn signs a recording contract with RCA - October

- Marilyn accompanies Joe DiMaggio to visit his family in San Francisco - October 10

- Premiere of How To Marry A Millionaire in Los Angeles - November 4

 

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Provenance:  Heritage Auctions:  Signature Entertainment/Music Memorabilia Auction, April 14, 2007