Monthly Archives: August 2010

Miss Caswell: The Original ‘Arm Candy’

Posted on August 31, 2010 by marina72

Marilyn Monroe was the inspiration for the expression ‘arm candy’, which refers to any woman who decorates the arm of a man – to the envy of other men who see them together. Chicago journalist Marcia Froelke Coburn was commenting … Continue reading →


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Saving Abel Inspired by Marilyn

Posted on August 31, 2010 by marina72

US rockers Saving Abel‘s recent single, ‘Stupid Girl (Only in Hollywood)’ was inspired by Marilyn: “As we were in the studio, I was reading some quotes from Marilyn Monroe, which I do give her credit for because she’s awesome and … Continue reading →


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Washing Dishes With Marilyn

Posted on August 30, 2010 by marina72

Martha Coigney, who worked at the Actor’s Studio in the late 1950s, recalls meeting Marilyn Monroe there. One of Coigney’s many tasks at the Actors Studio was to stop students who arrived late for class from entering the room until … Continue reading →


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Framed MM Prints at TK Maxx

Posted on August 28, 2010 by marina72

Snapped in the Perth store by Fraser, priced at £24.99 And another, in Dundee!


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Marilyn at Evolution

Posted on August 28, 2010 by marina72

Evolution is a gift shop with a difference; all goods are ethically made or fair trade, and the company is non-profit, funding social projects worldwide. Check your local branch for Marilyn Monroe memorabilia. Here are some of my recent finds… … Continue reading →


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‘Colour Me Marilyn’ Reviewed

Posted on August 28, 2010 by marina72

“My husband makes fun of me because I love to color.  Usually, I am coloring with a kid but there have been times when a kid stopped coloring and I just kept on going.  I really like this coloring book … Continue reading →


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‘My Week With Marilyn’

Posted on August 28, 2010 by marina72

My Week With Marilyn, Colin Clark‘s 2000 memoir of his stint as a production assistant on The Prince and The Showgirl, the 1957 movie starring Sir Laurence Olivier and Marilyn Monroe, will shortly be filmed with Michelle Williams as Marilyn, … Continue reading →


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Michael Chekhov Festival in Connecticut

Posted on August 27, 2010 by marina72

The life and work of Michael Chekhov is celebrated this weekend in Ridgefield, Connecticut. The nephew of playwright Anton Chekhov, Michael was born in Russia in 1891, studied under Stanislavsky. He later developed his own theories of acting, and moved … Continue reading →


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‘Asphalt Jungle’: No. 1 Heist Movie

Posted on August 27, 2010 by marina72

John Huston’s The Asphalt Jungle tops a list of great heist movies in St Louis Today. In this classic thriller, Marilyn played Angela Phinlay, the young mistress of a corrupt businessman (Louis Calhern.) It was Marilyn’s first ‘big break’, and … Continue reading →


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Maf the Dog: Call Off the Search

Posted on August 27, 2010 by marina72

‘My reporter was eager to ask Angelina Jolie about her plans to play Marilyn Monroe when they spoke at Monday’s premiere of Jolie’s new thriller, Salt. According to reports, author Andrew O’Hagan told the Edinburgh Book Festival that the star would … Continue reading →


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