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‘The Seven Year Itch’ cemented Marilyn Monroe as a Hollywood goddess

CNN · 2 months ago
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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' established her as a Hollywood icon. 9s
  • The famous scene was filmed in California after original New York takes were unusable. 35s
  • Monroe's white dress, designed by William Trevilla, became her most recognizable look. 55s
  • The scene has inspired pop culture, including films, art, and advertising. 1m 24s
  • The original dress sold at auction for $4.6 million, setting a record at the time. 1m 48s
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