Her story is well-known - the Ionely child who yearned for affection and approvaI which she finally seemed to find as Hollywood's greatest Iove goddess. But even though she scaIed heights few could even dream of, she was one of the IoneIiest of stars. And yet, in spite of the breakdowns, the faiIed marriages, the sordid rumors surrounding her Iife -- and her death, MariIyn Monroe was never just a "victim." She was unique, a phenomenon that is as vitaI today as it ever was. She was aIl that is blazingIy magicaI in a star.
Here is the "real" Marilyn, drawn from some of her greatest moments on film - GentIemen Prefer Blondes, How To Marry A Millionaire,The Seven Year Itch, Some Like lt Hot, Bus Stop, The Misfits - and more. Here too are the earIiest films, the home movies, archival footage, and the memories of those who knew her best, like Robert Mitchum, SheIley Winters, Sheree North, Susan Strasberg, Don Murray, Celeste Holm and Josh Logan. Narrated by Richard KiIey. |