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Sammy Davis Jr leaps for Marilyn Monroe on set of How to Marry a Millionaire. - With a blind stamp from the Frank Worth Estate

Frank Worth's Sammy Davis Jr Leaps for Marilyn is an exuberant black-and-white photograph that captures a playful moment between two of Hollywood's most beloved icons, Sammy Davis Jr. and Marilyn Monroe. Taken on the set of How to Marry a Millionaire, the image shows Davis mid-leap, striking a joyful pose beside a classic car where Monroe sits elegantly, dressed in a glamorous gown. The contrast between Monroe’s poised elegance and Davis’s dynamic movement adds a sense of spontaneity and charm, embodying the lively spirit of classic Hollywood. The photograph, authenticated by a blind stamp from the Frank Worth Estate, is a treasured snapshot of the charisma and energy shared by these two legends.

Frank Worth (USA, 1923–2000) was a photographer celebrated for his candid, intimate portraits of Hollywood stars from the Golden Age. His black-and-white photographs capture icons like Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, and Frank Sinatra in unguarded moments, providing a rare glimpse into their personal lives. Worth’s work has become an iconic visual archive of classic Hollywood glamour.

Frank Worth

Sammy Davis Jr leaps for Marilyn

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Frank Worth (b. 1923 USA, d. 2000 USA) was an American photographer best known for his candid and intimate portraits of Hollywood's Golden Age stars. Worth captured some of the most iconic figures of the 1940s and 1950s, including Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, and Frank Sinatra, in moments that often revealed their off-screen personalities. His work remained largely unknown until after his death, when a hidden archive of his photographs was discovered, bringing him posthumous fame. Worth's photography is celebrated for its authenticity and the unique access he had to the private lives of Hollywood’s elite, offering a rare glimpse into a world typically shrouded in glamour and mystique. His images have since become highly sought after, earning him a lasting place in the history of celebrity photography.

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Frank Worth

Sammy Davis Jr leaps for Marilyn

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