Set of 7 photos - BUS STOP - MARILYN MONROE - Lot 101

Set of 7 photos - BUS STOP - MARILYN MONROE Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray… a 1956 film by Joshua Logan. 7 photos, vintage silver gelatin prints that were cropped (trimmed) for reproduction in the magazine/film review "Le Film complet" (No. 613), a number (annotated in ink) in one corner of each image, a production stamp, and annotations (including the magazine’s name and issue number) on the backs. Sizes range from 17 x 23.4 cm to 22.7 x 18.4 cm. Note: Taken for Joshua Logan’s *Bus Stop* (1956), these on-set photographs capture Marilyn Monroe at a pivotal moment in her career, as she sought to move beyond the image of a mere sex symbol imposed by Hollywood. In the role of Cherie, a vulnerable and independent cabaret singer, the actress delivers a more nuanced and dramatic performance, praised at the time for its sincerity and emotional depth. These vintage silver gelatin prints offer a glimpse not only into the world of 1950s American cinema but also into the construction of Monroe’s star image through promotional photography. The intimate scenes, moments of emotional tension, and performance sequences reveal the full ambivalence of her character—oscillating between glamour, fragility, and a desire for emancipation. *Bus Stop* remains one of Marilyn Monroe’s most significant films, marking a decisive step in her establishment as a true actress beyond the Hollywood myth.