Arthur Miller: American Witness, a new biography by John Lahr, will be published by Yale University Press on November 1st, … More
Category: Friends and Family
‘To the Actress’: Marilyn and Her Mentors
In April 1955, Marilyn gave her first (and only) extensive TV interview on Edward R. Murrow’s Person to Person. The … More
Father Figure: Marilyn and Isidore Miller
Much as been said about Marilyn’s lifelong search for the father figure she lacked as a child, but her relationship … More
‘This Lovely Girl’: Marilyn and Arthur Miller
Laura Martin has written a sensitive account of Marilyn’s relationship with Arthur Miller for Esquire. Apart for some minor errors … More
Al Guastafeste: Marilyn’s Bandleader Plays On
At 90, Al Guastafeste – the pianist who served as Marilyn’s bandleader during her 1954 tour of US military bases … More
Retracing Marilyn’s Jewish Identity
Writing for UK weekly newspaper The Jewish Chronicle, Nathan Abrams – Professor of Film Studies at Bangor University – asks, … More
Marilyn’s Lost Father – and the Niece She Never Knew
In an article for the National Catholic Register, K.V. Turley writes about Marilyn’s ‘longing for a father’s gaze.’ “She was … More
Memorial 2022: Marilyn Remembered at Westwood
A service commemorating the 60th anniversary of Marilyn’s death was held at Westwood Memorial Park on August 5, 2022. Hosted … More
60 Years Later: Marilyn Remembered in California
In a photo essay for the Los Angeles Times, Amy Gaskin explores how fans remember Marilyn in her hometown and … More
Remembering Marilyn in Westport, Connecticut
After leaving Hollywood behind in December 1954, Marilyn spent a few weeks with Milton and Amy Greene in Westport, Connecticut. … More