Original Marilyn Monroe Arthur Miller Yves Montand Type 1 Photo 1960 Candid - This is an exceptional original 8x10 Type 1 vintage black-and-white production/preparation photograph featuring three iconic cultural figures together in a rare candid-style Hollywood moment — Marilyn Monroe, legendary playwright and husband Arthur Miller, and French actor/singer Yves Montand. The photograph is associated with the production and preparatory period of Let's Make Love, as indicated by the original still code “LML-PREP-8” visible in the lower border and is stamped on the back by 20th Century Fox. Unlike standard studio glamour portraits or formal publicity stills, this image possesses a far more intimate and documentary quality, capturing Monroe engaged in conversation between two of the most important men connected to this pivotal chapter of her life and career. Historically, the filming of Let’s Make Love became one of the most widely discussed productions of Monroe’s career due to the highly publicized relationship between Monroe and Montand during the period, while Arthur Miller remained closely connected to the production and Monroe herself. Photographs authentically documenting this dynamic are considerably scarcer and more historically compelling than conventional studio-issued promotional images. The composition itself is exceptional — Monroe positioned between Miller and Montand creates an image rich with both cinematic and cultural significance, blending Hollywood history, literary history, and celebrity mythology into a single unforgettable photograph. Original production/preparation photographs from this era of Monroe’s life remain highly sought after by collectors of classic Hollywood photography, entertainment memorabilia, and cultural ephemera. This is a genuine collector’s item being released from our historic archives in Good/VG Condition (3 pin holes in top border, one pin hole on Marilyn's chest) This item is an ORIGINAL 8x10 photo from the historic archives of Silver Screen Mementos. This original photograph was made in the actual year the film, television show or event was produced. The movie studios produced publicity photographs for distribution to the press, photo agencies and publicity departments to advertise the film/tv show or event. Very often original photos have press release information on the reverse of the photo - movie credits, description of the scene, event and people involved. This is a historic piece of cinema art and is being offered from one collector to another, no rights given or implied. Silver Screen are gradually releasing thousands of Original Photographs, Transparencies, Negatives, Lobby Cards, Posters, Magazines and other memorabilia from our historic archive.
