Niagara (1953)

A striking original 20th Century-Fox b&w publicity still from Niagara (1953), featuring Marilyn Monroe in one of her most captivating early performances. Dressed in a glamorous off-the-shoulder gown, she holds out a record to the DJ, the song “Kiss,” which becomes the haunting musical motif of the film and a symbol of her character’s sensuality and doom.

This scene takes place during a party at the Niagara Falls resort, where Monroe’s femme fatale, Rose Loomis, commands every gaze in the room. It’s a quintessential moment of film noir allure: seductive, tense, and steeped in foreboding.

Niagara marked Monroe’s first dramatic leading role, establishing her as both a sex symbol and a serious actress. The film’s bold use of color, psychological tension, and Monroe’s mesmerising screen presence made it a landmark in 1950s Hollywood bridging noir and melodrama with daring style.

• Year: 1953
  
• Condition: Unframed
• Type: Original Photo Still #867-34l
• Size: 8 X 10 Inches
• Product Code: T6262