Gentlemen Prefer Blondes made its world debut in Atlantic City’s cinemas 70 years ago today, on July 1st, 1953. The … More
Tag: Howard Hawks
Razor Sharp: Marilyn, Jane and Howard Hawks at the BFI
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is showing at London’s BFI Southbank on Thursday, June 15th (and again on June 29th) as part … More
Marilyn Brings ‘Power, Glamour, Rebellion’ to Melbourne
The dress worn by Marilyn while performing ‘I Wanna Be Loved By You’ in Some Like It Hot is on … More
Why Girls Have More Fun in ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’
Writing for Vulture, film critic Christina Newland – who appeared in the recent CNN docuseries, Reframed: Marilyn Monroe – praises … More
Marilyn, Howard Hawks, and the Making of a Comedy Queen
Writing for Screen Rant, Shae Sennett focuses on the two films Marilyn made with Howard Hawks. (She also recently wrote … More
Queen of Diamonds: When Marilyn Wore the Tiara
1952 made a ‘sensation’ of Marilyn, but her true year of glory was 1953. She achieved top billing in three … More
Peter Bogdanovich Dies at 82
Peter Bogdanovich, the filmmaker, actor and historian, has died of natural causes at home in Los Angeles, aged 82. In … More
Marilyn and Howard Hawks in ‘Yours Retro’
Marilyn makes two fleeting appearances in the latest issue of UK nostalgia mag Yours Retro (#35, with Rock Hudson on … More
Hollywood Legends: Cary Grant and Marilyn
Cary Grant is one of the few stars from Hollywood’s golden era whose enduring popularity comes close to Marilyn’s – … More