How ‘The Seven Year Itch’ cemented Marilyn Monroe as Hollywood goddess
CNN · 2 months ago
CNN
2 months ago
When Marilyn Monroe’s dress was lifted by a breeze from a New York City subway grate in the 1955 movie “The Seven Year Itch,” it helped cement the then 29-year-old as the prototypical Hollywood goddess. CNN remembers the moment.
Breakdown
- Marilyn Monroe’s subway grate scene in 'The Seven Year Itch' solidified her status as a Hollywood icon. 9s
- The scene, though set in New York, was ultimately filmed in California after initial takes in New York were unusable. 35s
- Monroe’s husband Joe DiMaggio disapproved of the scene, which reportedly contributed to their divorce. 47s
- The white dress, designed by William Trevilla, became Monroe’s most famous look and inspired pop culture and fashion. 55s
- The original dress sold for $4.6 million at auction, underscoring Monroe’s lasting influence on fashion history. 1m 48s