Tag Archives: Niagara

Rose Loomis and the ‘Evil Beauties of Cinema’

Posted on March 20, 2012 by marina72

 Film critic Mick LaSalle names Marilyn’s smouldering performance in Niagara among his ‘Evil Beauties of Cinema’, but with a caveat: “Not Evil Even When She’s Being Evil: Marilyn Monroe in ‘Niagara.’ As Francois Truffaut said when he reviewed this film, … Continue reading →


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Rare Photos From Snyder Estate

Posted on March 6, 2012 by marina72

 Photos taken on the set of various Monroe movies – including Niagara, River of No Return, and The Prince and the Showgirl – are being sold by the estate of Marilyn’s make-up artist and friend, Allan ‘Whitey’ Snyder. The colour slides … Continue reading →


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Outrageous Heroines: Rose Loomis

Posted on February 4, 2012 by marina72

 The UK’s Metro newspaper singles out Rose Loomis, played by Marilyn in 1953′s Niagara, as one of Hollywood’s most unforgettable bad girls: “Monroe’s va-va-voom was most often corseted by naïve and/or dumb comic characters – but in this film noir … Continue reading →


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‘Niagara’ at Large

Posted on December 28, 2011 by marina72

Journalist Doug Draper shares this baby photo of himself with his father and Casey Adams, who played honeymooner Ray Cutler in Niagara (1953.) After changing his name to Max Showalter, Adams would play a Life photographer in another Monroe movie, Bus … Continue reading →


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‘Marilyn at Niagara’ Collection

Posted on December 14, 2011 by marina72

Six photos of Marilyn, taken by Jock Carroll during filming of Niagara in 1952, were purchased – with copyright – by Limelight Movie Art of Chelsea at an auction this year, reports London’s Evening Standard. They are now offering a selection of … Continue reading →


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Debbie Reynolds Auction: Part 2

Posted on December 4, 2011 by marina72

The second half of Debbie Reynolds’ Collection was auctioned at Profiles in History yesterday. Marilyn’s corset from Bus Stop sold for $230,000, alongside costumes from Niagara, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Let’s Make Love. For more details on the auction, check … Continue reading →


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‘Niagara’ Screens in Thomaston

Posted on November 20, 2011 by marina72

The 1953 thriller, Niagara, will be screened as part of a ‘Femmes Fatales’ series at Thomaston Public Library in Waldo County, Maine, on Friday, November 25, at 6.30 pm, reports Dagney Ernest for the Herald Gazette. ‘In this fine noirish thriller, … Continue reading →


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Top Five Movie Picks

Posted on November 15, 2011 by marina72

Writing for the Phoenix New Times, Amanda Kehrberg selects her five favourite Monroe movies: How to Marry a Millionaire, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Niagara, The Seven Year Itch, and Some Like it Hot. My own picks would be Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, … Continue reading →


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‘Battle of the Blondes’ on TCM

Posted on November 2, 2011 by marina72

Turner Classic Movies (US) are showing a ‘Battle of the Blondes’ season this month, including two Monroe movies – Niagara and Some Like it Hot. TCM’s review of Niagara is particularly interesting: “To make strong impressions in this setting, the human … Continue reading →


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Costumer Angela Alexander Dies

Posted on October 28, 2011 by marina72

Costumer Angela Alexander, reported to have worked on several Monroe movies during her tenure at Twentieth Century-Fox’s wardrobe department, has died aged 94. I must admit, I haven’t heard of Ms Alexander before, so can’t comment on her relationship with … Continue reading →


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