(LOT 298)
1949 Marilyn Monroe & Groucho Marx Scene from "Love Happy" - Original PSA Type 1 Encapsulated United Artists Photo – Measures Approx. 8-1/8" x 10"
MARILYN PRE-1950 FILM!!!... America's legendary blonde bombshell, Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jean Mortenson on June 1, 1926, eventually changing her name and becoming America's greatest all-time sex symbol. Indeed, Monroe was the true embodiment of an American culture widely changing its attitude towards sexuality throughout the 1950s, with her ultra-controversial nude centerfold picture in Playboy's inaugural 1953 issue prompting this newly adapted mindset. Her extensive list of films would gross over $200 million, and by the time of her tragic death in 1962, she would arguably stand alongside the likes of Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra as America's most popular Hollywood entertainers. One of Monroe's early films was the popular United Artists 1949 Lester Cowan production titled "Love Happy" that was directed by David Miller. Along with Marilyn Monroe, this musical comedy would include additional stars such as the Marx Brothers (Groucho, Chico and Harpo), Otto Waldis, Marion Hutton and renowned dancer Vera-Ellen.

Presented here just happens to be a captivating PSA Type 1 photo portraying a scene from this classic movie, with the verso's caption describing the image as follows: "THIS GUN'S NO PUN... .Otto Waldis lends a menacing air to Groucho Marx's romance with Marilyn Monroe." The beautiful Monroe steals the show, with Groucho holding her waist as she uncomfortably feels Waldis' presence behind her. Impeccable clarity and near-perfect contrast are the highlights of this United Artists illustration, with the notable flaws being stray wrinkles/creases situated along the left and upper right borders, a circular crease directly to the left of the central right border, and some diminutive surface abrasions above Waldis and Monroe. Most significantly, these negligible blemishes do not compromise the imposing central image that reveals the iconic Monroe in a scarce pre-1950 film role ultimately serving as a major stepping stone for her unparalleled career!

MIN BID $200
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