Remembering Bill Carroll and Marilyn

First posted here on March 2, 2014 William 'Bill' Carroll, one of the first professional photographers to work with Marilyn, died at home in San Marcos, California, on January 27th, 2014, aged 98. He was born in San Francisco in 1915, and raised in Southern California. His brother was jazz musician Jimmy Pratt, and Bill...

America’s Sweethearts: Norma Jeane and Shirley Temple

First posted here on February 12, 2014 Perhaps the most celebrated child star of all time, Shirley Temple, died on Monday, February 10th, 2014. Writing for Bust, Alanna Bennett notes that in her teenage years, Shirley looked a lot like the then-unknown Norma Jeane Baker. “I mean, look at them. It could be chocked up to 1940s/1950s...

Marilyn’s Redbook Award, and More, at Julien’s

First posted here on October 8, 2013 Some interesting Marilyn-related items are featured in the upcoming Icons and Idols auction at Julien’s, set for November 9th. My favourites are these Korea photos, taken by Daryl Mitchell, who served in the Korean War from August 1952 to August 1954 as ‘Senior Still Photographer’ of the 101st Signal Battalion. There...

Joe Jasgur’s Marilyn Photos Sold for $352,000

First posted here on December 5, 2011 Photos of 19 year-old Norma Jeane Dougherty, taken by Joseph Jasgur, have been sold at the Icons and Idols event at Julien’s Auctions for a total $352,000, reports BBC News. Profits will be used to pay off debts incurred by Mr Jasgur’s estate. Other big sellers included the...