Monthly Archives: June 2010

The Last Picture Show

Posted on June 28, 2010 by marina72

Tommy Rettig, Marilyn Monroe and Robert Mitchum in rear projection shot from Otto Preminger’s River of No Return (1954.) Thanks to Omar at Everlasting Star


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Julien’s Auctions Results

Posted on June 27, 2010 by marina72

The ‘Hollywood Legends’ auction has now ended. Scott Fortner reports on the highlights over at Marilyn Monroe Collection Blog


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June 26, 1953

Posted on June 26, 2010 by marina72

Along with Jane Russell, her co-star in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Marilyn’s foot and handprints were immortalised in cement outside Grauman’s Chinese Theater, located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard on the historic ‘Walk of Fame’. To this day it remains a popular … Continue reading →


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The Marilyn Eyebrow

Posted on June 26, 2010 by marina72

The British pop star, Cheryl Cole, has told Company magazine of her most recent beauty SOS: “I had a disaster last year. I tried to pluck my eyebrows like Marilyn Monroe’s. I saw a programme on her and thought: ‘She’s amazing. … Continue reading →


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Marilyn in Fort Lauderdale

Posted on June 25, 2010 by marina72

In March 1961, while Marilyn was recovering from illness, ex-husband Joe DiMaggio invited her to join him for a relaxing break in Florida. According to today’s Orlando Sentinel, Marilyn visited the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel during her stay… “The New … Continue reading →


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Ceil Chapman Dress on Auction in Las Vegas

Posted on June 25, 2010 by marina72

Marilyn Monroe’s Ceil Chapman evening gown is displayed next to Anna Nicole Smith’s custom painted Marilyn Monroe dresser at Julien’s Auctions annual summer sale at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino June 24-27, 2010, in Las Vegas,Nevada. Scott Fortner has noted on his … Continue reading →


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Never Forget…

Posted on June 25, 2010 by marina72

The Korean War began sixty years ago, on June 24, 1950. Abilene Reporter News


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Marilyn and the Greensons

Posted on June 23, 2010 by marina72

“Marilyn would give me older sisterly advice about men and about life…and at other times, it seemed like I was the older one and more experienced, and I would give her sisterly advice.” Joan and Daniel Greenson, the children of … Continue reading →


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‘Oh, Towards Daybreak’

Posted on June 22, 2010 by marina72

By Seiichi Hayashi: 13 pages. “This is a rather strange, nonsensical allegory featuring a Batman-like superhero that is trying to fight crime on behalf of his ‘mama’ – Marilyn Monroe dressed up as the statue of liberty…” Source


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Planter’s Punch at the Jamaica Inn

Posted on June 22, 2010 by marina72

On honeymoon with Arthur Miller in December 1956 “This recipe I give to thee, Dear brother in the heat. Take two of sour (lime let it be) To one and a half of sweet, Of Old Jamaica pour three strong, … Continue reading →


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