Marilyn Monroe as Theda Bara in 1958
Marilyn Monroe was only 17 at the time and hadn’t changed her name from Norma Jean Dougherty yet. The photograph shows her as Theda Bara. Most people refer to her as “the vamp” because of her signature appearance.
Marilyn Monroe As Theda Bara In 1958
Dinner Party at the Hotel Astor in 1904
The Hotel Astor was found in NYC and was the most expensive and upscale place around. The wealthy elite gathered here, and the nightly rate was astronomical. This photograph was of a dinner party that happened a few months after the hotel had opened.
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Dinner Party At The Hotel Astor In 1904
