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Hollywood Hills: 1952

Submitted by Dave on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 10:07am.
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Hollywood Hills: 1952

Marilyn Monroe and Navy pilot snapped by Charlotte Brooks in 1952 for the Look magazine assignment "Helicopter View of L.A." Also, a nice lei. View full size.

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Is there a bad photo of Marilyn?

Submitted by Biff on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 4:51pm.

I've yet to encounter it.

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What

Submitted by fanhead on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 12:27pm.

lei?

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Darned lei!

Submitted by Bill T. on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 11:06am.

I believe our intrepid pilot is not wholly copacetic with the unfortunate positioning of the lei. But we are nevertheless reminded here that Marilyn could front quite a nice appearance from any angle, even from below. How pretty she is!

Dropping in by helicopter was quite popular at this time. I remember numerous aerial descents by Santa Claus and even the Easter Bunny at the local shopping center which was conveniently located a stone's throw from Santa Monica airport.

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