Black and white photograph of Laurence Olivier and Marilyn Monroe in the 1957 film The Prince and the Showgirl, also directed by Olivier.Image shows the couple in costume sitting on a sofa holding hands. Attached to the reverse is a typewritten sheet reading: "'Curtain Up' On Olivier and Monroe June 24th 1957. The teaming of Britain's Sir Laurence Olivier and Hollywood's Marilyn Monroe - shown here in one of their scenes together - has made 'The Prince and the Showgirl' one of the most eagerly-awaited new films. The results of their co-starring partnership will be seen tomorrow night (Tuesday, June 25) when the film has its London premiere at the Warner Theatre, Leiscester Square. Proceeds of the show - sponsored by the Variety Club of Great Britain - will aid the Actors' Orphanage and the Variety Club Heart Fund for Under-Privileged Children."
Item number | 40536 |
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Category | Photograph |
Type | Film Publicity |
Dimensions | length 205mm; width 255mm |
Language | English |
Country of origin | UK |
Related people | Laurence Olivier (Subject) |
Marilyn Monroe (Subject) |
Part of the Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell Collection