{"id":342105,"date":"2026-06-01T23:29:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T23:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/342105\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T23:29:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T23:29:11","slug":"the-del-celebrates-summer-with-a-marilyn-monroe-100th-birthday-exhibition-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/342105\/","title":{"rendered":"The Del celebrates summer with a Marilyn Monroe 100th birthday exhibition and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The Del celebrates Marilyn Monroe\u2019s 100th birthday. The \u201cLife\u201d magazine cover photo (far left) and the pool photo (top) are Lawrence Schiller photos. Collage: Hotel del Coronado.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Just ahead of Marilyn Monroe\u2019s 100th birthday, the Hotel del Coronado debuted a new exhibition showcasing rare photography of Marilyn by celebrated photojournalist Lawrence Schiller, as well as other memorabilia of her time.<\/p>\n

\u201cMarilyn Monroe: The Defining Roles\u201d features incredible photographs, archival materials, behind-the-scenes footage from the filming of \u201cSome Like It Hot,\u201d and much more. Guests can also embark on a self-guided audio tour \u201cMarilyn on Location at The Del\u201d to experience filming locations around the resort, with a newly commissioned Marilyn mural overlooking the pool deck.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Celebrated photojournalist Lawrence Schiller stands among some of the many alluring photos he took of Marilyn Monroe.<\/p>\n

At nearly 90 years old, celebrated photojournalist Lawrence Schiller recalls his encounters with Monroe in vivid detail. His first accidental encounter with her was in 1960, on stage 12 during the filming of Let\u2019s Make Love, when he saw the gorgeous blonde in a black leotard running across the steps to her dressing room. Although he was on another assignment for Look magazine at the time, he ended up photographing her during hair and makeup on the movie set. She told him where to position himself and he credits her as a smart, calculating businesswoman who knew more about lighting and photography than he did. Turns out the first picture he captured is the million-dollar shot featured in the exhibit.<\/p>\n

According to Schiller, in 1962 Monroe wanted to surpass Liz Taylor as the most famous and highest paid actress in Hollywood, so she worked with him to pick out the best scenes from the Something\u2019s Got To Give movie script to photograph. She highlighted the scene where she jumped in the pool in a bathing suit and suggested that she come out of the pool with nothing on. His response: \u201cYou\u2019re already famous, now you\u2019re going to make me famous.\u201d The provocative series of photos is prominently displayed in the exhibition. Schiller was with her shortly before she died in August of that year.<\/p>\n

Schiller\u2019s history includes a family move from New York to San Diego when his dad was recruited by Sol Price as one of the first managers of his discount store FedMart. He has fond memories of The Del, from playing tennis with his brother to photographing tennis star Maureen Connolly. During high school he won awards for photos he took for The La Jolla Light, which fueled his motivation in overcoming insecurities from having severe dyslexia. He found his artistic place in photography and travelled the world photographing news events and celebrities for top magazines throughout his career.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Signing copies of his book, \u201cMarilyn & Me,\u201d Lawrence Schiller told insightful stories of photographing Marilyn Monroe during the 1960s.<\/p>\n

Schiller has also been involved in film, television, and magazines, and collaborated with Norman Mailer on the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Executioner\u2019s Song, a true-crime epic chronicling the life, crimes, and execution of murderer Gary Gilmore. The pair also worked together on the 1973 Marilyn: A Biography, a lavishly illustrated exploration of Marilyn Monroe\u2019s life and tragic death. Schiller\u2019s \u201cMarilyn & Me\u201d is a new large-format book containing over 100 images, including the pool scene photos, and is available for purchase in The Del\u2019s lobby shop.<\/p>\n

This must-see exhibit explores a pivotal chapter in Monroe\u2019s life and is located in The Del\u2019s Ice House Museum and runs through July 31. Tickets are $12. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit hoteldel.com\/experience\/marilyn-exhibit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Other summer Del news:The redesign of Babcock and Story is almost complete with residential-inspired interiors that honor the property\u2019s history while creating a more immersive social destination.Find wellness favorite SunLife Organics in a custom Airstream trailer on Del Beach, offering signature smoothies, bowls, and superfood options beginning June 2.On the Rocks: Seoul and Sand is a new pop-up which features Asian-inspired\u00a0 food offerings.Movies on the Beach takes place on Friday and Saturday evenings, with both classic films and current movies.<\/p>\n

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