'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'

Playing Lorelei Lee, Marilyn poses with co-star Jane Russell

in this publicity shot for 1953's 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'.

'Bus Stop'

Playing the character of Cherie, Marilyn is photographed

by Zinn Arthur on the set of 'Bus Stop' in 1956.

Marilyn Monroe by Frank Rizzo

Marilyn is photographed by Frank Rizzo for 'Paris Match' magazine, Spring 1962.

Marilyn Monroe by Harold Lloyd

Photographed by Harold Lloyd; Marilyn arrives for a photoshoot

at his 'Greenacres' estate in California in 1952.

Marilyn Monroe by Alfred Eisenstaedt

Marilyn poses for photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt

during a shoot for 'Life' magazine in late 1953.

Marilyn Monroe by George Barris

Marilyn photographed by George Barris on the

beach in Santa Monica, California, in 1962.

Marilyn Monroe by Eve Arnold

Marilyn is photographed by Eve Arnold while holidaying

in Long Island over the Labor Day weekend, May 1955.

Marilyn Monroe by Cecil Beaton

Marilyn photographed by Cecil Beaton at the Ambassador

Hotel in New York on 22nd February 1956.

Marilyn Monroe by Cecil Beaton

Marilyn photographed by Cecil Beaton at the Ambassador

Hotel in New York on 22nd February 1956.

'River of No Return'

Marilyn poses as Kay Weston in this 1954 publicity still for 'River of No Return'.

Norma Jeane by Laszlo Willinger

Still called Norma Jeane, a young Marilyn is photographed by Laszlo Willinger, c. 1946.

'How to Marry a Millionaire'

Marilyn poses as Pola Debevoise in this publicity photo

for the 1953 film 'How to Marry a Millionaire'.

'Some Like It Hot'

Taking a break from her role as Sugar Kane Kowalczyk,

Marilyn relaxes on the set of 'Some Like It Hot' in 1959.

'There's No Business Like Show Business'

Starring as Vicky Hoffman/Parker, Marilyn poses for this publicity

shot for the 1954 film 'There's No Business Like Show Business'.

'There's No Business Like Show Business'

Posing with co-star Donald O'Connor, Marilyn stars as Vicky Hoffman/Parker

in this 1954 publicity photo for 'There's No Business Like Show Business'.

'Niagara'

Marilyn poses as Rose Loomis in this 1953 publicity shot for 'Niagara'.

'The Seven Year Itch'

As 'The Girl', Marilyn poses with Tom Ewell for

a 1955 publicity shot for 'The Seven Year Itch'.

'The Misfits'

Playing Roslyn Taber, Marilyn is photographed by Eve

Arnold on the set of 'The Misfits' in Nevada, 1961.

Marilyn Monroe & Arthur Miller

Marilyn and husband Arthur Miller meet with producer Kermit Bloomgarden

in their apartment at 444 East 57th Street, New York, in 1958.

'Let's Make Love'

Playing the character of Amanda Dell, Marilyn and co-stars Gene Kelly & Yves Montand

enjoy a coffee break on the set of 'Let's Make Love' in Los Angeles, California, in 1960.

'River of No Return'

Marilyn as Kay Weston in a publicity photo for the 1954 film 'River of No Return'.

'Some Like It Hot'

Cast as Sugar Kane Kowalczyk, Marilyn chats with Tony Curtis & director Billy

Wilder during filming of 'Some Like It Hot' in Coronado, California, in 1959.

'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'

Marilyn as Lorelei Lee in a 1953 publicity photo for 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'.

Marilyn Monroe by Sam Shaw

Marilyn by Sam Shaw, in Amagansett, New York, 1957.

Norma Jeane by David Conover

Still called Norma Jeane, Marilyn poses for David Conover in 1945.

Marilyn Monroe by Sam Shaw

Marilyn by Sam Shaw, in Roxbury, Connecticut, 1954.

Marilyn Monroe by Sam Shaw

Marilyn by Sam Shaw, in Roxbury, Connecticut, 1954.

"Happy Birthday, Mr. President"

Marilyn at Pres. Kennedy's birthday party at Madison

Square Garden, New York, 19th May 1962.

'Bus Stop'

A 1956 publicity shot of Marilyn as Cherie, for 'Bus Stop'.

Marilyn Monroe by Sam Shaw

A 1957 portrait by Sam Shaw, of Marilyn on the beach at Amagansett, New York.

'How to Marry a Millionaire'

A 1953 publicity shot for 'How to Marry a Millionaire', with Marilyn as Pola Debevoise.