In 1955, a then 15 year-old Peter Mangone skipped out of class and took his brother’s movie camera to the Gladstone Hotel in NYC, hoping to get a glimpse of the gorgeous Marilyn Monroe.  Staying at the hotel following her divorce from Joe DiMaggio, Marilyn gave Peter exactly what he was looking for, and without either of them knowing it, more than could ever be imagined.  As she left the hotel, she spotted Mangone and gestured for him to follow her, and what was created is now the feature of an exhibition in New York City at the Danziger Gallery.  For 5 1/2 minutes, Mangone followed and filmed Ms. Monroe, capturing the natural charm and beauty of a woman who had the entire world captivated.  The exhibition, which opened on January 10th and runs until February 9th, 2013, celebrates Marilyn and her very lucky companion, Mr. Mangone, who passed away last month.

Visit the exhibition at the Danziger Gallery (more information here).  If you’re not in the NYC area, you don’t have to miss out!  The gallery has published a beautiful book of still images from the film which can be purchased here.

Link to the exhibition:  http://www.danzigergallery.com/exhibition/marilyn-monroe-new-york-1955

Link to book: http://www.amazon.com/Marilyn-Monroe-Photographs-Peter-Mangone/dp/1935202340