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‘Honoring the Horse’ in Nevada

Posted on September 14, 2010 by marina72

“Fall 2010 is the 50th anniversary of the filming of ‘The Misfits’ in Reno, Dayton and the Pyramid Lake area. The star-studded film, written by Arthur Miller and directed by John Huston, was the last movie appearance for both Marilyn … Continue reading →


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Tales From Misfit Flats

Posted on September 8, 2010 by marina72

‘The Misfit Flats are among the most beautiful spots in the world to me!! I was utterly mesmerized. I remember vividly the exact first moment I stood there and the exquisite calm that came over me. I felt it was … Continue reading →


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Celebrating ‘The Misfits’ in Dayton, Nevada

Posted on August 25, 2010 by marina72

The Historical Society of Dayton Valley and Dayton Valley Days committee are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the filming of ‘The Misfits’ in Dayton and Stagecoach on Sept. 18 and 19 on Dayton’s 160-year-old streets. Here’s a chance to connect … Continue reading →


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Buddy Greco on the ‘Last Weekend’

Posted on August 6, 2010 by marina72

Singer Buddy Greco has spoken to the UK’s Daily Mail about meeting Marilyn Monroe at Frank Sinatra’s Cal-Neva Lodge on Lake Tahoe, just a week before her death. This so-called ‘last weekend’ (actually, Marilyn died on the following weekend) remains … Continue reading →


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Mia’s Restaurant, Dayton

Posted on July 1, 2010 by marina72

One of the locations for The Misfits in Dayton, Nevada. “Not far from Virginia City is the former mining town of Dayton. However, Dayton — immediately off Highway 50 — became famous not for gold and silver, but for its … Continue reading →


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Dayton’s ‘Misfits’: Memories Needed

Posted on June 30, 2010 by marina72

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 … Continue reading →


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