Marilyn Monroe

0:03 Calarogu Shark Media. Hi, I'm Mark Ellison and today's theme is Marilyn Monroe's birthday. Hollywood Legends, screen sirens and the Golden Age of glamour. Question one. Born on June first, nineteen twenty six, the future Hollywood icon who became Marilyn Monroe entered the world in Los Angeles under a different name. What full name appears on her birth certificate? Question two, which nineteen fifty five Billy Wilder comedy features the famous scene of Marilyn Monroe's white halter dress billowing over a New York subway grate, an image that became a symbol of mid century Hollywood glamour. Question three. Seeking more creative control at the height of her fame, Marilyn Monroe co founded her own production company in nineteen fifty four. With which photographer did she partner to create Marilyn Monroe Production?

1:05 Question four. Classic screen siren glamour owed much to the era's portrait Studios, which photographer famous for his high contrast, sculptural Hollywood portraits of stars like Joan Crawford and Carol Lombard, became synonymous with Golden Age glamour. Question five MGM's head costume designer in the nineteen thirties created the slinky, bias cut satin gowns that made Gen Harlowe shimmer on screen and helped define the Golden Age's luxurious look. What was this designer's professional name? We'll be right back with these answers after this break. Welcome back. Question one. What name is on Marilyn Monroe's birth certificate? Answer Norma gen Morton.

2:00 Marilyn Monroe was born as Norma Jean Mortensen in Los Angeles. She later used the surname Baker from her mother's earlier marriage, before adopting the stage name Marilyn Monroe as her career took off. Question two. Which film features Monroe's Subway Great White Dress scene? Answer The Seven Year Itch. The Seven Year Itch includes the iconic Manhattan street scene that helped cement Monroe's bombshell image. The white dress was designed by William Trevilla and remains one of the most recognizable costumes in film history. Question three. Who co founded Marilyn Monroe Productions with her? In nineteen fifty four? Answer Milton H. Green. Monroe partnered with fashion and celebrity photographer Milton h Green to form Marilyn Monroe Productions. The company helped her leverage stronger roles, contributing to films like Bus Stop and The Prince and The Showgirl. Question four. Name the Hollywood glamour photographer famed for dramatic portraits. Answer George Horrel. Working large at MGM in the nineteen thirties, George Herel's striking lighting and retouching defined the look of Hollywood publicity. His style influenced the way generations came to see cinematic glamour. Question five, Which MGM designer created Gene Harlowe's slinky, bias cut gowns.

3:16 Answer Adrian Adrian Adolph Greenberg, known professionally as Adrian. He dressed Gretegarbo, Joan Crawford and Gen Harlowe, shaping the studio era's signature silhouettes. His sleek design set a standard for Hollywood glamour that echoed far beyond the screen. That concludes today's five daily Trivia questions. I'm Mark Ellison, and today's questions were crafted with the help of AI technology. See you Tomorrow.