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:
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 »
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:
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 »
Niagara
on DVD
(1953) Starring:Marilyn Monroe, Joseph Cotten, Jean Peters Director:Henry Hathaway Certificate:
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.
Bus Stop
on DVD
(1956) Starring:Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray, Arthur O'Connell Director:Joshua Logan Certificate:
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.
The Prince And The Showgirl
on DVD
(1957) Starring:Marilyn Monroe, Laurence Olivier, Sybil Thorndike Director:Laurence Olivier Certificate:
Laurence Olivier is the Carpathian prince visiting England for the coronation of George V. Marilyn Monroe is Elsie Marina, an American actress doing a musical review at a nearby theater. When an old flame of the prince's turns out to be Elsie's boss at the theater, their paths cross--and Elsie's ..read more »
Let's Make Love
on DVD
Starring:Marilyn Monroe, Tony Randall, Yves Montand Director:George Cukor Certificate:
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.
Marilyn Monroe - Beyond The Legend
on DVD
Director:Marilyn Monroe Certificate:
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 »