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Marilyn's Sexiest Dress On Sale
When you think of Marilyn Monroe, what's the one picture that comes to the mind?
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The Great Moment
Isn't it of the grate moment's halter dress in The Seven Year Itch? The image remains one of Hollywood's most memorable film moments and launched both the dress and its wearer to super-stardom.
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Hearts on Fire
Marilyn set men's hearts on fire when she stepped on a grate in this scene from The Seven Year Itch.
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Shock And Delight
The ruffled, backless white halter-dress achieved international recognition in 1955. During filming for 'The Seven Year Itch', a Lexington Ave subway vent kicked up the dress worn by Marilyn Monroe, revealing her legs and shocking censors.
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Care To Bid?
The pleated halterneck dress being sold at a film auction is expected to fetch up to $2 Million.
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Still Pretty Frock
The gown, designed by Travilla, is no longer quite as white as when Marilyn wore it. But it has boning that was sewn in by hand to create a built-in bra.
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Other Movie Memorabilia
Other things on sale include Judy Garland's costume from The Wizard Of Oz, Audrey Hepburn's Ascot dress from My Fair Lady and Julie Andrews' clothes from The Sound Of Music.
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The Collector
All belong to actress Debbie Reynolds, who is selling her collection of 3500 items next month. But Monroe's white dress is undoubtedly the star lot.
