Description
Released in 1956, Bus Stop marked an important turning point in Marilyn Monroe’s career. Determined to prove herself as a serious actress, Monroe delivered one of her strongest dramatic performances as Cherie, a nightclub singer swept into an unlikely romance. The film was both a commercial and critical success, helping expand her reputation beyond that of Hollywood’s quintessential blonde bombshell. As was common during the era, Hollywood studios promoted major releases with commercially published sheet music featuring stars prominently on the cover.
This original edition features a beautiful monochromatic red cover photograph of Marilyn Monroe in costume from Bus Stop, making it as desirable for display as it is for its musical content. Inside is the complete piano and vocal arrangement of Ken Darby’s The Bus Stop Song (A Paper of Pins), along with period advertising for additional song folios from Miller Music Corporation. Whether collected for Monroe, classic Hollywood, or vintage sheet music, this is an attractive survivor from one of Marilyn’s finest films.
Rather than being tucked away in a piano bench, this piece deserves to be framed and enjoyed as a striking artifact from Hollywood’s golden age.
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