These extracts from Maurice Zolotow’s Marilyn Monroe: The Uncensored Biography, first published in the Los Angeles Daily Mirror on November 25-26, explore Marilyn’s relationship with agent Johnny Hyde, and her breakthrough role in The Asphalt Jungle (1950.)
Mister Lonely, Harmony Korine’s unusual 2007 movie about celebrity lookalikes (starring Samantha Morton as a Marilyn Monroe impersonator) will be screened on September 16, 8 pm, at the Dryden Theatre, Rochester, NY.
Filming 'The Misfits', 1960
The Historical Society of Dayton Valley is joining Dayton Valley Days’ organizers, romancing the days when Marilyn arrived in Dayton in a pink Cadillac, usually parked in front of the Union Hotel.
Usually late for filming, while other stars waited impatiently, Marilyn arrived, acting nonchalantly, taking time for the kids and locals.
So far, we expect The Misfits Troupe to participate in a melodramatic skit at the Odeon where much of the movie was shot, display photo exhibits of the stars, reminiscences of those who were part of the action, a Misfits’ theme for the DVD’s parade and much more.
If anyone has photographs or remembrances of the summer, fifty years ago, that The Misfits arrived in Dayton or who were extras in the movie, we’d like to hear your personal stories.
Laura Tennant is a Nevada native, Dayton historian and the Leader-Courier’s former editor. Comments are welcome. Call 775-246-3256, e-mail, [email protected] or write, P.O. Box 143, Dayton, NV, 89403.
