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Marilyn Monroe Signed Photo

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Marilyn Monroe Signed Photo
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Vintage glossy 8'' x 10'' portrait of Monroe in a typically sultry pose and wearing an off-the-shoulder dress, signed and inscribed in green ink, “To Gil, Love and Kisses, Marilyn Monroe.” In fine condition, with very minimal smearing, scattered marks and creases, trimmed edges, and deep impressions over her name. This stunning pose was taken by Frank Powolny as head portrait and still photographer at 20th Century-Fox, where he worked for more than 40 years. Dating to the early 1950s, this pose was taken at a time when Powolny was capturing Monroe as part of a publicity campaign for ''Gentleman Prefer Blondes''—a campaign designed to groom the starlet as Betty Grable’s replacement as the studio’s resident sex symbol. The best! With PSA/DNA COA.