Rare Marilyn Monroe Photo Shoots

With the movie "My Week With Marilyn" opening this week, which I can't wait to see! .... I saw it fitting to share some rare and intriguing photos by photographer Richard Avedon of Marilyn Monroe posing as the legendary Hollywood vamp Theda Bara as Cleopatra, and other iconic Hollywood starlets.

 Using her innocence, seductiveness, and humor, Marilyn Monroe truly captured the essence of each one of these silver screen goddesses.. Her transformations are flawless.

I hope you enjoy these photos!

Marilyn Monroe as Clara Bow

Marilyn Monroe as Flapper Clara Bow

Marilyn Monroe as Jean Harlow

Marilyn Monroe as Theda Bara -Cleopatra

Marilyn Monroe as Theda Bara -Cleopatra

Marilyn Monroe as Theda Bara  -Cleopatra

Marilyn Monroe as Marlene Dietrich