Marilyn Monroe: beyond the legend

This documentary narrated by Richard Widmark, is a tribute to the legendary actress. Numerous film clips range from her earliest appearances in “Dangerous Years” and “All About Eve”, to her triumphant performance in “Bus Stop” and “The Misfits”. The film also features a wealth of rare archival and newsreel footage, as well as in depth interviews with colleagues and friends.

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Credits

co-producer

Gene Feldman

Suzette Winter

Duration

01:00:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1986

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

017555

Language

English

Audience classification

PG

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Monroe, Marilyn, 1926-1962

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Women in the motion picture industry

Music & Performing Arts → Acting

People → Monroe, Marilyn, 1926-1962

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1986

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