As a teenage movie fan in the 1950s, Joan Moore regularly wrote to the studios requesting signed photos of the … More
Tag: Marilyn Monroe
Wrapped in Diamonds: Marilyn Lights Up the Screen
Marilyn is featured in Vogue‘s list of the 20 Most Iconic Dresses in Cinematic History. However, it’s not her ubiquitous … More
‘Truly, Madly’: Marilyn and the Oliviers
Truly, Madly: Vivien Leigh, Laurence Olivier and the Romance of the Century is a new book by Stephen Galloway, looking … More
Why Marilyn is Still ‘The Lady’ for All Seasons
As we prepare for the 60th anniversary of Marilyn’s death this summer, UK magazine The Lady‘s April issue revisits the … More
‘O. Henry’s Full House’ On Blu-Ray
Marilyn joins an all-star cast in O. Henry’s Full House, released today in dual-format DVD + Blu-Ray by UK-based company … More
Marilyn Strikes a Pose for ‘Yours Retro’
Marilyn is mentioned twice in the latest issue of UK nostalgia mag Yours Retro (#48, with Doris Day on the … More
‘That’s LIFE’: Marilyn Turns New York Blonde
This promotional shot of Marilyn and Jane Russell in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes – captured by Ed Clark for a 1953 … More
Reading With Marilyn … in Hollywood
Marilyn features twice in Esquire‘s list of the 125 Best Books About Hollywood: firstly, Eve Arnold’s monograph, and then – … More
When Marilyn Met the Queen
You can read my review of Michelle Morgan’s fabulous new book, When Marilyn Met the Queen: Marilyn Monroe’s Life in … More
Noir Scenes: Marilyn in ‘Niagara’
Chris Wade’s review of Niagara, first published in Scenes magazine, is posted at his new blog here. Chris is also … More