Marilyn Monroe Rare 1950's Promotional 8"x10" Black & White Photograph - This beautiful photo is a rare, black and white promotional photo of Marilyn Monroe. The photograph is from 20th Century Fox, and is from the 1950's. The piece pictures a young Marilyn, with her classic bold lip and curly blonde locks. The piece is in excellent condition, with no tears or creasing. Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) was an American actress and model, who became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s. Monroe's few rivals in popularity include Elvis Presley and Mickey Mouse, and no other star has ever inspired such a wide range of emotions from lust to pity, from envy to remorse. The American Film Institute has named her the sixth greatest female screen legend in American film history, and the Smithsonian Institution has included her on their list of "100 Most Significant Americans of All Time". Marilyn Monroe remains a sex symbol, beauty icon, and one of the most famous stars of classical Hollywood cinema. Monroe remains a valuable brand, and her influence will likely continue to live on for years to come.