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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.
Is there a bad photo of Marilyn?
I've yet to encounter it.
Darned lei!
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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