The Seven Year Itch, starring Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell, was filmed between September 1st and November 4th, 1954—and although its action centered around a New York City apartment, it was mostly shot in Hollywood. There were a few scenes filmed here, however—including that shot of Monroe standing over a subway grate. That ended up being more of a photo opp, however, since the crowd was too distracting and loud to capture anything usable. That first take was shot at 590 Lexington Avenue, at 52nd Street (the one used in the film was from a sound stage). more ›