MARILYN MORROE – HOW TO MARRY a MILLIONAIRE – 1953
Marilyn Monroe starred in the 1953 film “How to Marry a Millionaire”, wearing a famous orange one-piece bathing suit, with a gold parasol for a stylish accessory. Marilyn played Pola Devosse, one of three savvy woman who embark on a quest for wealthy husbands. The film was full of hilarious and entertaining misadventures.
The swimsuit worn by Monroe in the film has become a Hollywood icon. Her portrayal as Pola showed off her comedic skills and acting abilities. Marilyn’s iconic moment in the swimsuit from “How to Marry a Millionaire”, remains a timeless classic.
ELIZABETH TAYLOR – SUDDENLY – LAST SUMMER 1960
Elizabeth Taylor’s cinematic journey from a child actress of the 1940s, to one of Classical Hollywood’s biggest stars of the 1950s was nothing less than an odyssey. In the mid-1950s at the height of her career, Elizabeth Taylor considered saying goodbye to acting. But fate had different plans.
Taylor’s reign in cinema extended into the late 1950s, with the release of “Suddenly, Last Summer” (1959), a hit film that was a huge success. She wore a stunning white one-piece bathing suit, causing waves of admiration to ripple far beyond the theatre. The image of Taylor in the white one-piece swimsuit was not only the talk of the town, but it also became a prominent feature on the theatrical poster for the film.
