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Marilyn Monroe: Life and Times

Casual Marilyn

Casual Marilyn

"She was unknown then, so I was able to spend a lot of time shooting her," photographer Clark recalled in a 1999 interview with Digital Journalist. "We'd go out to Griffith Park and she'd read poetry. I sent several rolls to LIFE in New York, but they wired back, 'Who the hell is Marilyn Monroe?'" It would not be long before the whole world would know her name. (See more photos from this shoot.)

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

Aug 01, 1950
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