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Lot 248

1955 Marilyn Monroe Tom Ewell The Seven Year Itch Dell Publishing Archival Movie Still Photograph

Estimate: $300 - $500
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$20

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Vintage black and white studio publicity photograph featuring legendary Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe alongside actor Tom Ewell in an engaging scene from the celebrated 1955 romantic comedy The Seven Year Itch. The photograph captures Monroe and Ewell seated across from one another in an elegantly furnished apartment, sharing a lively conversation that reflects the playful humor and romantic chemistry of this classic Hollywood production.

Monroe appears wearing a light-colored sleeveless dress and high-heeled shoes, her signature platinum blonde hair styled in soft curls. She sits gracefully with her legs crossed, holding a small object while smiling toward Ewell, who is dressed in a light-colored suit and seated in a patterned upholstered armchair. The richly detailed interior features large windows, decorative curtains, elegant furnishings, and sculptural accents, creating an inviting mid-century domestic setting.

Directed by Billy Wilder and adapted from George Axelrod's successful Broadway play, The Seven Year Itch was released by 20th Century Fox in 1955. The film stars Monroe as the charming Girl Upstairs opposite Ewell as Richard Sherman and remains one of the most recognizable romantic comedies of Hollywood's Golden Age.

The photograph retains its original printed lower margin identifying the image as a scene from the 20th Century Fox production The Seven Year Itch. Studio production reference number 910-47 appears within the image, accompanied by an additional identification marking along the right border.

The reverse bears a red Dell Publishing Co., Inc. Library archival stamp, along with remnants of earlier mounting materials. These period studio and publishing archive markings contribute to the historical interest and collectible appeal of this vintage Hollywood publicity photograph.

An attractive addition to collections of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia, Tom Ewell photography, original Hollywood movie stills, vintage press photography, and classic American cinema collectibles.

Dimensions: 7.5 x 10 inches

Marilyn Monroe, Tom Ewell, The Seven Year Itch 1955, Billy Wilder, George Axelrod, Dell Publishing photo library, 20th Century Fox publicity photograph, vintage Hollywood movie still, Marilyn Monroe memorabilia, classic Hollywood cinema photography

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