Alejandro Mogollo‘s graphic illustrations are a favourite with Monroe fans and lovers of Hollywood’s golden age. Some of his best work is collected in a new Spanish/English book, Leading Ladies: The Art of Alejandro Mogollo, available to order from Notorious Ediciones or via Amazon.es. (You can also buy a wide range of Marilyn-themed products from his Redbubble store.)
Alejandro spoke about his art in a 2019 interview for the Screen Chic website…
“Screen Chic: At what age did you discover your love of classic films, and was there a particular film that inspired your interest?
Alejandro Mogollo: I was probably eight years old when I came home for dinner after playing outside with my friends. At that point I was only interested in kid shows and Disney movies. But this movie on TV caught my attention, with a blonde woman who seemed to burn up the screen. I couldn’t take my eyes off of her. The film was Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and of course it was Marilyn Monroe who left me breathless. From that moment on, I discovered the wonderful world of classic movies and old-Hollywood stars.
SC: Were you influenced by anyone other than Marilyn in those early years?
AM: I also discovered great directors like Orson Welles, Billy Wilder and Michael Curtiz, whose films were so brilliant. I started to feel the need to know how these movies were made and the talents behind them.
SC: This can be a tough question for classic-film fans, but if you had to select one favourite actor or actress from classic films, and one favorite classic film, who and what would they be, and why are those your choices?
AM: It’s certainly tough to answer only one, but definitely Vivien Leigh would be in the top five … Picking a favourite film is even harder, but I would say All About Eve, because it’s the perfect combination of great acting, writing and directing as I’ve ever seen, and it’s so delightful to watch again and again.”
The Marilyn Report 
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