Marilyn’s public image will always be associated with diamonds – but behind the scenes, she didn’t own many precious gems, … More
Tag: The Prince and the Showgirl
‘Marilyn Monroe: Celluloid Dream’ at MoMA
New Yorkers are in for a silver-screen treat as a two-week retrospective, Marilyn Monroe: Celluloid Dream, opens with The Seven … More
Marilyn Goes to the Movies in Munich
A major film retrospective marking Marilyn’s 100th birthday begins at Munich City Museum this weekend. “Even decades after her death, … More
Marilyn at the Glasgow Film Festival
A Marilyn retrospective is coming to Glasgow Film Theatre, as part of the city’s annual film festival. “Join us in … More
Marilyn at Julien’s: Legend of a Hollywood Misfit
In my third post on the Hollywood Legends event at Julien’s Auctions, I’m looking at more items going under the hammer … More
Cinematic Showgirls: Marilyn and Taylor Swift
Ever since Taylor Swift announced her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, comparisons to glamorous stars of the past … More
Marilyn’s Theda Bara Costume (and More) at Heritage Auctions
Marilyn’s Theda Bara costume from her ‘Fabled Enchantresses’ shoot with photographer Richard Avedon (for LIFE magazine’s December 1958 issue) is … More
Marilyn at Julien’s: Written in the Stars
In my third post about the online event at Julien’s Auctions, ‘Happy 99th Birthday, Marilyn!‘ – with bids closing on … More
Marilyn at Julien’s: From ‘Motion Picture’ to ‘Confidential’
In my second post about the online event at Julien’s Auctions, ‘Happy 99th Birthday, Marilyn!‘ – open for bids until … More
Marilyn’s Romantic Friction in ‘Yours Retro’
Marilyn’s fraught relationship with Laurence Olivier, her director and co-star in The Prince and the Showgirl (1957), heads up a … More
The Marilyn Report 