Marilyn Monroe Dressed as Showgirl and Rode on Pink Elephant at the Madison Square in March 1955

Marilyn Monroe was a good humanitarian, as soon as her finical situation improved, she began to show her generous side. Monroe donated and helped a lot of charities during her career. Monroe had a rough childhood; she was born in a poor Midwestern family. Her parents separated and she spent her childhood in foster homes. When she became a worldwide sensation and cultural icon, she never forgot her childhood and donated a lot to children’s welfare charities. She also worked with WAIF, an organization that placed abandoned children in homes.

In 1955, Monroe appeared at the premiere night of the Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus at Madison Square Garden. She dressed as a beautiful showgirl and rode on a pink elephant. The event was organized for the New York Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation. Here below are some glamorous photos of Marilyn Monroe from the event

#1 Marilyn Monroe gets fitted for her costume in a dressing room before riding a pink elephant in Madison Square.

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#2 Marilyn Monroe gets fitted for her costume in a dressing room, March 1955.

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#3 Marilyn Monroe in the dressing room.

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#4 Marilyn Monroe wells up with tears of frustration because her costume doesn’t fit right in a dressing room.

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#5 Photographer Ed Feingersh in the dressing room where Monroe is getting dressed.

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#6 Marilyn Monroe complaining about her dress.

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#7 Marilyn Monroe in the dressing room where she is getting ready.

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#8 Marilyn Monroe in the dressing room, March 1955.

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#9 Marilyn Monroe wears her circus costume while rehearsing for a benefit performance at Madison Square Garden.

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#10 Marilyn Costume fixing her costume before riding a pink elephant.

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#11 Marilyn Monroe gets fitted for her costume in a dressing room.

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#12 Marilyn Monroe rides on the back of a pink elephant to mark the opening night of the Ringling Brothers Circus at Madison Square Garden, New York City.

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#13 Marilyn Monroe rides a pink elephant in Madison Square Garden.

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#14 Marilyn Monroe rides a elephant for a circus charity event.

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#15 Marilyn Monroe at Barnum Circus riding on the elephant.

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#16 Circus hands help Marilyn Monroe onto the back of a pink elephant to mark the opening night of the Ringling Brothers Circus.

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#17 Marilyn Monroe, dressed in circus finery riding on the elephant.

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#18 Marilyn Monroe at Madison Square Garden.

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#19 Marilyn Monroe takes part in a circus benefiting the Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation in Madison Square Garden.

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#20 Marilyn Monroe on the elephant at Madison Square.

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#21 Milton Berle carries Marilyn Monroe at Madison Square Garden

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#22 Marilyn Monroe talking about her dress.

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