Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe exiting a plane wearing white pointy-toed pumps.
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Marilyn Monroe exiting a plane wearing white pointy-toed pumps.
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Film stills for ‘To Catch a Thief’ in 1955.
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Film stills from ‘Sabrina.’
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Elizabeth Taylor in 1952 for ‘Love Is Better Than Ever.’
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Lauren Bacall in 1945.
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The ‘West Side Story’ actress dons crystal-embellished heels in 1960.
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The recently deceased actress poses next to a red convertible in matches ballet flats.
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Ava Gardner strikes a pose in 1952.
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Katharine Hepburn in ‘Woman of the Year’ in 1942.
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The ‘Vertigo’ actress in 1959.
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