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A Famous Pose

A Famous Pose

The "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" stars show some leg. This photograph, by Ed Clark, appeared on the front cover of the May 25, 1953, issue of LIFE. (See LIFE's best photos of Monroe.)

In this photo: Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell

Photo: Ed Clark./Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

May 01, 1953