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PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL, THE (1957) This was the first film produced by Marilyn Monroe’s own company. It made a slight profit, but God only knows how because it is as dull […]
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Making ‘The Prince and the Showgirl’ (1957)
This was the first film produced by Marilyn Monroe’s own company. It made a slight profit even though it is as dull as dish water. Laurence Olivier was already contracted before her to play the […]
The loves in the life of Marilyn Monroe Pt 4.
Before moving on to 1953 it is worth taking the time to deal with the name Robert Slatzer. Several biographies about Marilyn Monroe speak of him not only seducing her in 1952, but of marrying her as well. They even give a date, (October 3), for their wedding day […]
Did you know? Points of interest Pt. 15
Richard Schickel’s biography of director Elia Kazan tells how Marlon Brando was tricked into accepting the role of Terry Malloy in On The Waterfront (1954). Kazan had actor Karl Malden direct a scene featuring a young unknown from the Actors Studio speaking Malloy’s lines, knowing full well that Brando’s competitive […]