Marilyn Monroe personal key to Warner Bros. Studios presented to her by Jack Warner....

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Marilyn Monroe personal key to Warner Bros. Studios presented to her by Jack Warner. (1956) Vintage original cast metal key measuring 11 x 4 in. with fob in the shape of the iconic Warner Bros. shield logo. One side featured relief text, "Welcome to Warner Bros. Studio" and the reverse reads, "The Largest in the World." Presented to Marilyn by Jack Warner at a March 1st, 1956 publicity event announcing a distribution agreement between Marilyn Monroe Productions and Warner Bros. The first film released under this arrangement was the Marilyn and Laurence Olivier collaboration The Prince and the Showgirl. Exhibiting expected age and patina including rubbing, pitting and some tarnish. In good to very good condition. Christie's, NY, Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe, 27-28 October 1999, Lot 338.

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