Average rating: unrated


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: Marilyn Monroe,  Jack Lemmon,  Tony Curtis
    Director: Billy Wilder
    Certificate: Certificate: U
    When Chicago musicians Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Jack Lemmon) accidentally witness a gangland shooting they quickly board a southband train to Florida, disguised as Josephine and Daphne, the two newest homeliest members of an all-girl jazz band. Their cover is perfect...until a lovelorn singer (..read more »
    Rate this: 4 stars out of 5 76% from 26,606 members

The Seven Year Itch

It's got THAT scene!

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

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

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: Clark Gable,  Montgomery Clift,  Marilyn Monroe
    Director: John Huston
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    In John Huston's drama, sophisticated but emotionally crippled Roslyn (Marilyn Monroe, giving what many believe to be her strongest performance) has come to Nevada to gain a quick and easy divorce. When her landlady introduces her to aging, broken cowboy Gay Langland (Clark Gable), she finally ..read more »
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 64% from 1,030 member

Niagara

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

Bus Stop

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

The Prince And The Showgirl

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

Let's Make Love

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

Marilyn Monroe - Beyond The Legend

Probably the best general documentary on DVD.
  • Marilyn Monroe - Beyond The Legend on DVD
    Director: Marilyn Monroe
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    A documentary on the life, on and off camera, of Hollywood's most tragic, yet sultry screen godesses, Marilyn Monroe. Using clips from her films, old home movies and archival talking heads from the likes of Robert Mitchum and Shelly Winters, a clearer picture of the legendary life and loves of the ..read more »
    Rate this: 2.5 stars out of 5 49% from 50 members

The Final Days Documentary - Marilyn Monroe

It only scratches the surface, but it's a fine introduction to the controversial and complicated death of the superstar.




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