The photo was taken by Bruno Bernard, aka Bernard of Hollywood, who was best known for pin-up and glamour photography. From a Visit Palm Springs article:

With her career in a slump, Bernard invited Marilyn to Palm Springs for a photo shoot at the Racquet Club in 1947, knowing producers and directors frequented it. The Racquet Club, co-founded by actors Charlie Farrell and Ralph Bellamy, was a private retreat where Hollywood stars could relax away from the spotlight. Because of his trusted relationships, Bernard was the only photographer allowed to shoot at the club.

According to Bernard’s daughter, Susan Bernard, Marilyn met Johnny Hyde, vice president of the William Morris Agency, during that first shoot. Hyde quickly fell in love with her and became her agent, securing her first major role as Angela in John Huston’s The Asphalt Jungle (1950). Within months, Hyde negotiated a 7-year contract with 20th Century Fox. Tragically, he died of a heart attack in December 1950, but by then, Marilyn’s star had begun to rise.

This is an image of Marilyn taken at that photoshoot at the Racquet Club.

The image from the article was obviously taken at the same time as the posted image but most sources say it was 1949. Here is the photo from the article:

https://preview.redd.it/zxcafsn3797g1.jpeg?width=657&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=80883464f38237094d694aab1439d3fff25d1fd8

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The photo was taken by Bruno Bernard, aka Bernard of Hollywood, who was best known for pin-up and glamour photography. From a Visit Palm Springs article:

With her career in a slump, Bernard invited Marilyn to Palm Springs for a photo shoot at the Racquet Club in 1947, knowing producers and directors frequented it. The Racquet Club, co-founded by actors Charlie Farrell and Ralph Bellamy, was a private retreat where Hollywood stars could relax away from the spotlight. Because of his trusted relationships, Bernard was the only photographer allowed to shoot at the club.

According to Bernard’s daughter, Susan Bernard, Marilyn met Johnny Hyde, vice president of the William Morris Agency, during that first shoot. Hyde quickly fell in love with her and became her agent, securing her first major role as Angela in John Huston’s The Asphalt Jungle (1950). Within months, Hyde negotiated a 7-year contract with 20th Century Fox. Tragically, he died of a heart attack in December 1950, but by then, Marilyn’s star had begun to rise.

This is an image of Marilyn taken at that photoshoot at the Racquet Club.

The image from the article was obviously taken at the same time as the posted image but most sources say it was 1949. Here is the photo from the article:

https://preview.redd.it/zxcafsn3797g1.jpeg?width=657&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=80883464f38237094d694aab1439d3fff25d1fd8


1 points Rosemarry_40

Thanks for your comment

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0 points coochypoochie

Marilyn’s timeless beauty still shines through decades later. 🌟

1 points ObsidianMuses

The camera was in love with her. She just couldn’t take a bad photo.


-6 points mistersmith22

Did you look above the neck here?

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