Monthly Archives: September 2010

MM: The Personal Archive

Posted on September 30, 2010 by marina72

SYNOPSIS: There is no more recognized actress of the twentieth century than Marilyn Monroe. She starred in some of the greatest films ever made and had relationships with some of the most famous men in the world. Even after death … Continue reading →

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Capote Wanted Marilyn to Play Holly Golightly

Posted on September 30, 2010 by marina72

‘Marilyn would have been absolutely marvellous in (Breakfast at Tiffany’s). She wanted to play it, too, but Paramount double-crossed me in every conceivable way and cast Audrey (Hepburn). The book was really rather bitter, and Holly Golightly was real – … Continue reading →

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More John Vachon Rarities

Posted on September 30, 2010 by marina72
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Tony Curtis 1925-2010

Posted on September 30, 2010 by marina72

Tony Curtis, who starred in Some Like it Hot (1959), has died aged 85.

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‘The Girl’ and Eddie Fisher

Posted on September 29, 2010 by marina72

“I have the biggest thing for Eddie Fisher…” So says Marilyn Monroe as ‘The Girl’ in The Seven Year Itch (1955.) One of the most popular singers of the post-war era, Fisher’s career was later overshadowed by his messy love … Continue reading →

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