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Facelift for Marilyn Monroe: The Exhibit

Marilyn Monroe: The Exhibit extended again Now through June 15, 2006

Never-before-seen photographs taken by Harold Lloyd, personal furniture of the movie siren along with many additional personal items have been added to Marilyn Monroe: The Exhibit will continue to be available to the public through June 15, 2006. The Queen Mary's November 2005 debut of "Marilyn Monroe: The Exhibit" has finally allowed fans of the legendary Marilyn Monroe to enjoy one of the largest private collections of Marilyn Monroe objects ever assembled. Presented in the Sundeck Gallery aboard the historic RMS Queen Mary ocean liner, the exhibit has been extended, providing the public an intimate glimpse of the screen-actress' life through items on display. Tickets are $22.95/adult (exhibit only) or $33.95/adult (includes the Ghosts & Legends of the Queen Mary show, two guided tours and admission to the Russian submarine). For individual tickets, call (562) 435-3511; for group tour rates, call (562) 499-1728.
Even 42 years after the legend's death, the world's love affair with Marilyn Monroe continues, and this breathtaking exhibit documents Marilyn's own love story with Joe DiMaggio. Almost every aspect of Marilyn's life has been captured and detailed in this astounding exhibit, culled from the collection of Robert W. Otto, Chairman and CEO of Marilyn Monroe Exhibits, LLC. Otto is a renowned collector, curator and historian on one of America's foremost icon. This stunning collection of items, never before seen by the public, boasts over 900 objects, including:

Objects in the collection include:
Mink stole draped over a wax figurine
Rose diamond necklace
One-of-a-kind sterling tea set
Collection of newspapers and pictures covering the evening at Madison Square Garden
Mink Coat with the initials 'MD' embroidered on the lapel
Bathing suits, lingerie, jeans, sweaters & evening gowns
Jewelry, sunglasses & personal care items
The gloves and shoes she wore when she married Joe DiMaggio in 1954
An additional 150 magazines added to the exhibit

About the Queen Mary
Launched in 1936, the Queen Mary captured the imagination of the public and came to represent the spirit of an era that was characterized by elegance and style. During her illustrious career, she has played many roles - from elegant ocean liner to World War II troopship. Now permanently docked, yet still afloat, her operation and preservation are entrusted to the RMS Foundation, Inc., a non-profit corporation. Located at 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA, the Queen Mary has emerged as a favorite attraction, hotel, meeting facility and world-class entertainment destination.

For more information, please call (562) 435-3511.

About the collector, Robert Otto
Robert W. Otto, Chairman & CEO of MME, LLC, is a renowned and widely acclaimed collector, curator and historian on Marilyn Monroe. He has been collecting Marilyn objects and belongings for over 37 years and has assembled an extensive collection that boasts over 3,000 objects, capturing and detailing almost every aspect of Marilyn Monroe's life.
 
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