Frank Worth was THE star photographer of the 1950s and 1960s and enjoyed the incredible trust of stars like Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, and James Dean. In addition to film stills, he also photographed private moments and portraits. This photo from the 1953 film "How To Marry A Millionaire" shows Sammy Davis Jr. in a cheerful mood, while Monroe leans lasciviously against her car. The stark contrast between the two poses creates an exciting contrast that brings life to the image and further emphasizes the actress's subtle elegance.
Thanks to his captivating personality and incomparable charm, Frank Worth gained access to the elite circles of Hollywood stars right from the beginning of his career as a still photographer. He enjoyed the trust of icons such as James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, and Marilyn Monroe. And it was precisely this trust that allowed him to photograph the actors in never-before-seen, intimate moments.
Out of respect for privacy, Worth did not publish most of his photographs until his death. Only posthumously, after negatives dating back over 60 years were discovered, did the incredible value of his work become known. Frank Worth is now considered one of the most important artists of the 'Golden Age of Hollywood'.
