I recently went to Madame Tussaud’s in Hollywood. They had a small display of memorabilia and this letter caught my eye. I didn’t know that The Prince and the Showgirl was originally called The Sleeping Prince. This letter is from Hugh Percival to J. Capney at Madame Tussaud’s in London which accompanied three frames from the film which show Marilyn Monroe in close-up so that Tussaud’s can exactly match the color of her eyes.

The text reads:

26th April, 1957

Dear Mr. Capney,

As promised I am enclosing herewith three frames of the close-up of Miss Monroe. It is the only shot I think in the picture which will give you an idea of the color of her eyes. In fact, I think it is just what you want.

I should be glad if you would, as your promised, return the clipping to me as soon as you have finished with it.

Yours sincerely

Hugh Percival
Executive in Charge of Production