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Marilyn Monroe – Naked…
Most of you are well aware that I’m currently writing a “films of” Marilyn Monroe book for McFarland, and in doing my research, I came across the below photograph this afternoon. I’ve never seen it before. Though Monroe was known for some risque photos in her time (her bare breasts and behind were photographed often), this obvious early shot of her, with nipple and clear pubic exposure, is pretty darn raunchy. Thoughts?
Below photo: See the suspicious bulge on the inner leg.
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SMASH…The Making of a Marilyn Monroe Musical…on TV!
Premiering early February, SMASH looks like an interesting concept. Not sure about the longevity of a show about the making of a Marilyn Monroe musical though…two seasons, maybe. That said, the ensemble cast has a depth of talent to pull this off, and, it’s an ORIGINAL idea! Gotta love that!
I’ll be watching. Will you?
Article HERE
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Remembering Marilyn…It’s Been FIFTY Years Since Her Death!
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s death…
I am currently writing a book dedicated to her films. The scheduled release date will be sometime late in 2013, possibly early 2014.
**Happy New Year**
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“The Cop and the Anthem” by O. Henry…and featuring Marilyn Monroe
The 1952 film, O. Henry’s Full House featured five short stories, all penned by O. Henry. “The Cop and the Anthem” starred Charles Laughton as a kindly hobo trying his best to get arrested and tossed into a warm jail cell. Incarceration is more pleasant than a harsh New York winter on a park bench. As with most O. Henry tales, there’s a twist to this one too…Marilyn Monroe is featured (about the ten minute mark), albeit for a minute and a half. Watch below.
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Uh Oh! Some Like It Hot…REMAKE In The Works…
In the words of my husband…”Why don’t they just re-release the original?!”
I second that…
Article About Remake Here
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Unseen (until now!) 3D Photos of Marilyn Monroe To Be Auctioned
When it comes to Marilyn Monroe, there always seems to some new treasure uncovered and put up for auction. This set of beautifully vibrant 3D photographs (taken in 1952) is the latest discovery. See link to article below:
Article HERE
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Marilyn Monroe’s “Bus Stop” Corset to Be Auctioned on December 3, 2011
With a pre-sales estimate of over $300,000 USD, previous Marilyn Monroe costumes have soared way past their expected auction estimates.
Where will this iconic piece of Monroe Movie-billia go???
December 3rd will answer that question…see below for more details.
More Info Here
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My Latest Book Project…
A few days ago I posted a bit of a tease about my latest book project.
While my Lupe Velez book is still in the production stages, I await proofs and must compile an index before publication. There’s still several months work to do before my Lupe Velez biography will be available for sale. That said, pre orders are now being taken via Amazon and my publisher, McFarland.
Pre-Order My Lupe Velez Book HERE
Now, back to my latest project.
Next year (2012) will be the 50th anniversary of the death of Marilyn Monroe. Hard to believe she’s been gone that long! Despite dying a decade before I was born, I think many people would agree that there’s something about Marilyn Monroe that holds a mystical fascination.
Was it her roller coaster life? Her acting? Her beauty? Her mysterious death?
Whatever it is, and it’s most probably a combination of all of the above, with each new generation her legacy seems to strengthen each and every year. While hundreds of books have been written about Marilyn Monroe over the years, there isn’t a comprehensive guide to her films currently in print. And, that’s where I come in.
Drum roll…my newest book project is…
“The Films of Marilyn Monroe”
The book will primarily concentrate on her career. The scandal and drama-filled areas of her life will be left to the various other authors who care to explore those aspects of her life. In my opinion, her life has been analyzed to death and I don’t want to go there, at least not in great detail. My book will be a study of her work.
I have a number of fantastic sources who are already uncovering contemporary information about the production side of each of her films, I’ll also include cast and crew lists, behind the scenes info, a number of reviews and a synopsis for each film. I would like to format it so that each film has its own chapter. An easy-to-read guide, starting from her earliest release first.
If anyone reading this post has worked with Marilyn Monroe, I would love to hear from you. First hand accounts are very important, however, this far down the line, they’re not easy to come across.
I can be contacted directly at – mvozus@gmail.com.
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