Having covered the major events during filming of The Misfits in 1960 – from the initial test shots to Marilyn’s … More
Month: October 2020
60 Years Ago: Marilyn Wraps ‘The Misfits’
This weekend will mark 60 years since The Misfits wrapped – the last film Marilyn would complete. Over on the … More
‘All About Eve’: In the Beginning
As Joseph Owen notes in the Portland Press Herald, All About Eve opened in the US on October 13, 1950. … More
‘Shear Elegance’: Marilyn and Mr. Kenneth
Eve Arnold’s 1961 photo of Marilyn with celebrity hairdresser Kenneth Battelle graces the cover of Giuseppe Longo’s new coffee table … More
Marilyn and the Hollywood Divas
A radiant Marilyn graces the cover of Hollywood Divas, a new vinyl compilation from French retailer FNAC. ‘Diamonds Are a … More
‘Cold Case History’: New Documentary Planned on Marilyn’s Death
A new TV documentary investigating Marilyn’s death is in the works, Variety reports. The companies involved seem reputable enough, so … More
Marilyn’s ‘Queen Dress’ at Profiles in History
The gold lamé gown and cape worn by Marilyn when she was presented to Queen Elizabeth II at a royal … More
Marilyn: The Last Interview and Other Conversations
Marilyn Monroe: The Last Interview and Other Conversations is part of a great series – I also own titles on … More
Blitzway Launches Second Marilyn Figurine
Toymaker Blitzway has launched a new figurine inspired by the ‘subway grate’ scene from The Seven Year Itch, with the … More
Marilyn, Arthur and ‘Binkie’ Beaumont
The former London home of theatrical impresario Hugh ‘Binkie’ Beaumont ( who died in 1973) is on sale for £3.9 … More