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Just Marilyn (10 titles)

The best of Monroe, the most beautiful actress produced by the studio system, and a fine comedien!

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Some Like It Hot

Maybe the greatest comedy in the history of American cinema, and Marilyn's best "dumb blonde" performance. And a last line for the ages!

Some Like It Hot on DVD (1959)
Starring: Edward G. Robinson, Mike Mazurki, Billy Gray
Director: Billy Wilder
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Billy Wilder's classic Oscar nominated comedy. In February 1929, unemployed musicians Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Jack Lemmon) go on the run after witnessing the St Valentine's Day Massacre. Pursued by gangsters, the duo are forced to disguise themselves as women and join Sweet Sue's all-girl band ..read more »
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The Seven Year Itch

It's got THAT scene!

The Seven Year Itch on DVD (1955)
Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Tom Ewell, Evelyn Keyes
Director: Billy Wilder
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When his family goes away for the summer, a so far faithful husband is tempted by a beautiful neighbor (Marilyn Monroe).
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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Glamorous escapism at it's best, and Marilyn's best musical effort.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes on DVD (1953)
Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell, Charles Coburn
Director: Howard Hawks
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Follow Loreli and Dorothy, two girls from Little Rock as they travel to France and find themselves falling for a millionaire.
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The Misfits

Written by Arthur Miller and directed by John Huston with Clark Gable co-starring, this notoriously difficult shoot has Marilyn flexing her dramatic muscles.

The Misfits on DVD (1961)
Starring: Kevin McCarthy, Estelle Winwood, Thelma Ritter
Director: John Huston
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The final film of stars Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe is an elegy for the death of the Old West from writer Arthur Miller and director John Huston. Gable stars as Gay Langland, an aging hand traveling the byways and working at rodeos with his two comrades, Guido (Eli Wallach) and young Perce ..read more »
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Niagara

The darker side of Marilyn's on screen blonde persona is explored in this suspense thriller.

Niagara on DVD (1953)
Starring: Max Showalter, Marilyn Monroe, Joseph Cotten
Director: Henry Hathaway
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The dark side of a seemingly naive blonde is seen in this suspense-thriller as she plots to kill her new husband while on honeymoon at Niagara Falls. Great scenery and many surprises.
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Bus Stop

Probably the film for which Marilyn is most lauded as a performer, her jaded Cherie is a complex and provocative character.

Bus Stop (1956)
Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Arthur O'Connell, Don Murray
Director: Joshua Logan
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Don Murray plays the part of a young and innocent cowboy who discovers the girl of his dreams and kidnaps her, hoping to make her his wife.
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The Prince And The Showgirl

Marilyn's flirtation with independent productions bare fruit in this Olivier vehicle, he stars and directs.

The Prince And The Showgirl on DVD (1957)
Starring: Rosamund Greenwood, Esmond Knight, Sybil Thorndike
Director: Laurence Olivier
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The Prince Regent of Carpathia (Laurence Olivier) is in town for the coronation of George V. Whilst there, he hopes to seduce an American showgirl (Marilyn Monroe) despite her initial lack of interest. However, by the time she has decided that he is the man for her, he has lost his enthusiasm, so ..read more »
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Let's Make Love

The uncompleted "Something's Got To GIve", this comedy probably sees Marilyn at her most beautiful.

Let's Make Love on DVD (1960)
Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Tony Randall, Yves Montand
Director: George Cukor
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A millionaire is out to destroy a show that makes fun of him, until he meets cast member Monroe. To get closer to her he joins the cast and hires Bing Crosby, Gene Kelly and Milton Berle (as themselves) to teach him the performing arts.
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Marilyn Monroe - Beyond The Legend

Probably the best general documentary on DVD.

Marilyn Monroe - Beyond The Legend on DVD
Director: Marilyn Monroe
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Profile of screen goddess Marilyn Monroe, whose films include 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes', 'The Seven Year Itch' and 'Some Like It Hot'. In addition to archive footage of Marilyn, tribute is paid to her by such colleagues as Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters and Celeste Holm.
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