Vintage black and white studio publicity photograph featuring legendary Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe alongside actor Tom Ewell in a memorable scene from the 1955 20th Century Fox romantic comedy The Seven Year Itch. The photograph captures Monroe and Ewell standing together in a bookstore setting, sharing an engaging interaction that reflects the playful humor and romantic chemistry of this celebrated Hollywood classic.
Monroe appears wearing a light-colored tailored jacket over a blouse, her signature platinum blonde hair styled in soft curls. Ewell, portraying Richard Sherman, wears a suit jacket, bow tie, and fedora hat. The background features shelves filled with books and period retail displays, creating an authentic mid-century atmosphere that complements the film's sophisticated comedic style.
Directed by Billy Wilder and adapted from George Axelrod's successful Broadway play, The Seven Year Itch was released in 1955 and became one of Marilyn Monroe's most recognizable films. Her performance as the charming and unnamed Girl Upstairs helped establish the film as an enduring classic of American romantic comedy.
The photograph retains its original printed lower margin identifying the image as a scene from the 20th Century Fox production The Seven Year Itch. A studio production reference number 910-78 appears within the image, with 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 enhance 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 film publicity materials, and classic American cinema history.
Dimensions: 8 x 10 inches
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