#music #marilyn
I really like the outfit and the fishnet stockings.
Marilyn Monroe Sings "That Old Black Magic"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye01c2Ik_2I
Sold for $100, 000.
- A jade green embellished satin leotard worn by Marilyn Monroe while singing “That Old Black Magic” in a saloon scene in Joshua Logan’s Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). The film was based on William Inge’s play. The boned leotard has black netting overlay to a nude wire brassiere, jet-like sequins in a fish scale pattern, scalloped gold bullion fringe trimmed with topaz-colored faceted glass. A bias label inscribed “Marilyn Monroe” and a 20th Century label inscribed “A-769-03” are present. The film’s costume designer is Academy Award winner William “Billy” Travilla. Monroe received a Golden Globe nomination for Bus Stop , and the film was nominated for the Best Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy Golden Globe.
PROVENANCE Lot 386, Christie’s Collectibles, Christie's East, New York, Sale
