Tag Archives: There’s No Business Like Show Business

An Eternal Icon of Hollywood

Posted on December 22, 2011 by marina72

Last weekend’s ‘Icons of Hollywood’ auction, hosted by Profiles in History, featured several interesting Monroe items which, of course, sold for high prices. Highlights included this photo-booth snapshot of a young Norma Jeane ($4,612.50); various negatives, transparencies and prints; clothing … Continue reading →


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‘Phenomenal’: Chakiris on Marilyn

Posted on November 17, 2011 by marina72

Dancer George Chakiris has spoken of his work with Marilyn with fondness and respect. ‘It’s obvious that working with Monroe holds a special place in Chakiris’ memory. “The ‘Diamonds’ number was choreographed by Jack Cole who was Marilyn’s favorite choreographer and Marilyn … 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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Irving Berlin Exhibit in Ohio

Posted on May 31, 2011 by marina72

    An exhibition dedicated to the great American songwriter, Irving Berlin, has opened at Bainbridge Library in Geagua County, North-East Ohio. Marilyn starred in There’s No Business Like Show Business, a 1954 tribute to Berlin’s music, and recorded several … Continue reading →


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George Chakiris Remembers ‘Blondes’

Posted on May 7, 2011 by marina72

George Chakiris, who danced alongside Marilyn in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, appeared at this week’s TCM Classic Film Festival in Los Angeles, and recalled his work with choreographer Jack Cole. “Jack Cole and Robert Alton were the two everyone wanted to dance for. I … Continue reading →


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At Home With the Greenes

Posted on December 10, 2010 by marina72

These latest extracts from Zolotow’s 1960 biography, first published in the Los Angeles Daily Mirror, recounts Marilyn’s split from husband Joe DiMaggio, and her decision to leave Hollywood; her business partnership with photographer Milton Greene and her personal relationship with … Continue reading →


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Marilyn and Joe: The Dream Fades

Posted on December 8, 2010 by marina72

These latest extracts from Maurice Zolotow’s 1960 biography, first published in the Los Angeles Daily Mirror, reveal how Marilyn’s 1954 marriage to Joe DiMaggio was overshadowed by her burgeoning career.


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Summer at the Movies with Marilyn

Posted on July 24, 2010 by marina72

On the WowOwow (Women on the Web) site today, ‘Mr Wow’ enjoys some classic movies – starting with Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Heat Wave’ from There’s No Business Like Show Business (1954), as what song could be more apt in the heat … Continue reading →


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