Monthly Archives: July 2011

‘Bus Stop’ in L.A.

Posted on July 17, 2011 by marina72

  Bus Stop is probably the most frequently revived of William Inge‘s works, thanks to Marilyn’s starring role in the 1956 movie adaptation. The original play is now being staged by the Kentwood Players at the Westchester Playhouse, Los Angeles, … Continue reading →


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Nuclear Love Affair

Posted on July 17, 2011 by marina72

Nuclear Love Affair is a play produced by Built4Collapse, to be staged off-Broadway at Theatre for the New City from August 14 – September 3. Marilyn is one of the many pop icons depicted in the show. “In this spectacular … Continue reading →


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Taschen Publishes Stern, Mailer

Posted on July 17, 2011 by marina72

A new, limited edition book featuring photographs by Bert Stern and text by the late Norman Mailer will be published by Taschen in August. It is 278 pp long; 36.5 x 44 cm; hardcover, boxed with print. All 1712 copies … Continue reading →


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‘Bad Taste – On Such a Large Scale’

Posted on July 15, 2011 by marina72

  A 26 ft statue by sculptor Seward Johnson depicting Marilyn’s ‘upskirt’ pose in The Seven Year Itch has been unveiled this week on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue, the ‘Magnificent Mile’. Commissioned by Zeller Realty Group, the sculpture will remain there … Continue reading →


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The ‘Some Like it Hot’ Companion

Posted on July 15, 2011 by marina72

Some Like it Hot: The Official 50th Anniversary Companion by Laurence Maslon is now available at a bargain price of just £4.99 from UK bookstore The Works. You can also find Marilyn Monroe: The Personal Archive there for £9.99. Photo … Continue reading →


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Marilyn and Otto Preminger

Posted on July 14, 2011 by marina72

Of all Marilyn’s directors, Otto Preminger was probably the least suited to her sensitive nature. He was notorious for bullying actors, and while filming River of No Return, Marilyn was forced to do dangerous stunts and subjected to constant insults … Continue reading →


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Fashion on Film

Posted on July 14, 2011 by marina72

Stylist magazine includes Marilyn’s white halter-neck dress from The Seven Year Itch in its list of 45 iconic movie styles. Personally, I love her cutaway dress from Niagara. Designed by Dorothy Jeakins, Marilyn wore it to several public events in … Continue reading →


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Sugar Goes to Washington

Posted on July 14, 2011 by marina72

  Some Like it Hot gets an outdoor screening at NoMa Summer Screen, Washington DC, on July 20. Arrive at 7pm for barbecue and music, movie starts at 9pm.  


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Marilyn’s Canadian Influence

Posted on July 13, 2011 by marina72

Chris Finn, curator of the recent ‘Marilyn in Canada’ exhibit at the McMichael in Toronto, will discuss Marilyn’s time in Canada filming Niagara and River of No Return at the RiverBrink Art Museum, Niagara, on July 17 at 2pm. ” … Continue reading →


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Marilyn at the Coronado

Posted on July 12, 2011 by marina72

Over at the Coronado Patch, Carrie Keyes lists ‘Ten Fun Facts’ about Marilyn’s stay at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, while filming Some Like it Hot in 1958. “There have been a lot of movies shot on a … Continue reading →


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