Her Movies

Movie	Summary	My Opinion
Don’t Bother To Knock	While baby-sitting in a hotel, a beautiful woman (Marilyn Monroe) begins a flirtation with one of the hotel's guests (Richard Widmark). Rebounding from a break-up with his girlfriend (Anne Bancroft), he's willingly seduced by the baby-sitter and ends up in bed with her. When the child wakes up and disturbs them, the baby-sitter reveals homicidal tendencies and terrorizes them both.  A frightening and provocative exploration of a murderer's mind, Don't Bother To Knock features a rarely seen, dark side of Marilyn Monroe.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes	These glamorous showgirls have everything a girl could want - except engagement rings! In a quest for love, Lorelei (Marilyn Monroe) and her pal Dorothy (Jane Russell) set sail on a luxury-liner bound for France.       But the pair hits rocky waters when a manipulative detective, an over-aged, over-sexed millionaire and the entire men's Olympic team try to put an anchor in their marriage-minded mischief.  It's a wild ride across the Atlantic as our bathing beauties plan and plot a way to land their men.	This ranks right up there with Some Like It Hot to me. Marilyn looks absolutely stunning in this film (I sometimes find myself just staring at her!), and the movie itself is just so cute. I think they cast this movie perfectly, especially with Jane Russell as the level-minded half of the duo. A classic both for Marilyn fans and just in general!
How to Marry a Millionaire	Three New York models move into a Manhattan penthouse apartment and set out to find eligible millionaire bachelors to marry. Two of the women find a potential candidate, but all three also fall in love with other men who may not be as financially secure. Each woman now faces a dilemma: do they choose love or money?	I think I would have enjoyed this movie a lot more if Lauren Bacall was not in it. I really do not like her, and during the filming I heard that Lauren was less than pleasurable towards Marilyn. The plotline is cute, but it jumps around from model to model and what is going on with them a little too much for me. However, this is definitely a classic Marilyn movie that any fan, big or small, must see!
Niagara	Set against the dramatic backdrop of Niagara Falls, Marilyn Monroe portrays Rose, a femme fatale possessing two of the most powerful weapons; an erotic body and an evil mind. Planning to murder her troubled husband (Joseph Cotten), Rose first uses her double-edged sword to drive him to the brink of total insanity. Then she seductively torments a series of strangers while her mysterious lover waits in the shadows.      Vastly different from her often-comedic roles, Marilyn's classic dramatic performance as this diabolical and scheming woman is at once fascinating and frightening, painting a powerful portrait of human sexuality and passion.	This was a superb movie exhibiting Marilyn’s talents as a dramatic actress. She played her role very well, and this movie was really a cliffhanger to watch too. There were so many scenes where I literally found myself on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen; either that or I was shouting at the tele! This was really Marilyn’s breakout role that got her name into millions of American homes. You’ll also find that this movie contains the longest walking scene in movie history. Why? Because that stellar girl and that stellar figure can pull it off!
River of No Return	The title river unites a farmer recently released from prison, his young son, and an ambitious saloon singer. In order to survive, each must be purged of anger, and each must learn to understand and care for the others.	This movie was okay in my mind; I’m not a big fan of westerns at all and it has always been a personal bias of mine in regards to whether or not I enjoy a movie. I would rather not poison the experience of this movie for you because of that. Sorry!
Some Like It Hot	Two Struggling musicians witness the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and try to find a way out of the city before they are found and killed by the mob. The only job that will pay their way is an all girl band so the two dress up as women. In addition to hiding, each has his own problems; One falls for another band member but can't tell her his gender, and the other has a rich suitor who will not take "No," for an answer.	This was my favourite movie of hers, she was absolutely stellar! I must watch this at least once a week J Each time I see it I still laugh, and there is no way you can’t enjoy the performances given by all involved. This was AFI’s top comedy for a reason, believe me! By this time Marilyn had begun drinking heavily and developing an addiction to alcohol, and you can see its effects on her appearance and her weight in this movie. She still looks wonderful, however, and this is definitely a classic and A+ Marilyn movie!
The Asphalt Jungle	When criminal mastermind Doc Riedenscheider is released from prison, he approaches lawyer Alonzo Emmerich with a plan for the biggest jewel heist in history. Emmerich not only gives Doc the needed expense money, but also offers to fence the jewels as well.  Doc carefully rehearses the seemingly fail-safe plan with his team of crooks, but Emmerich has a shady, double-crossing plan of his own.
There’s No Business Like Show Business	An all-star cast sparks this tuneful Irving Berlin musical that depicts the trials and triumphs of a veteran vaudeville family. Molly (Ethel Merman) and Terry (Dan Dailey) Donahue start out as a duo and keep adding kids to the act until they finally become The Five Donahues. Their busy, sometimes tumultuous lives aren't always easy, but the Donahues have plenty of love to get them through the hard times and more than enough talent to keep them on top. Highlighted by one classic Irving Berlin song after another and an array of dazzling production numbers, this upbeat, utterly delightful tale of life on the stage proves beyond a doubt that there's no business like show business.	I have heard that a lot of people thought this movie was cheap and corny and yadda yadda yadda, but I really enjoyed this movie, and I thought it was cute. The singing and dancing is absolutely out of this world in this movie, and the costumes are great. I like to watch this movie, even despite the fact that Ethel Merman has a starring role here (Her voice irritates me more than I could ever tell you lol). My favourite vocal performance she has ever done is in this movie – Heat Wave!
The Prince and the Showgirl	When a dazzling American showgirl captures the monocled eye of a debonair European prince, it's clear proof that opposites attract. And who could be more attractive opposites than luminous movie legend Marilyn Monroe and England's incomparably gifted actor Lawerence Olivier. He's His Highness Grand Duke Charles, Regent of the Balkan state of Carpathia, an arrogant stuffed shirt who comes to London for the 1911 coronation of King George V. She's Elsie Marina of Milwaukee, short on the social graces but long on common sense, who's come to London on a 3rd-blonde-from-the-left Gaiety Girl. Beset by political woes portending the coming war in Europe, Charles seeks escape in a short-term dalliance with the tantalizing Elsie. Elsie is also interested in affairs - affairs of state. And when it comes to a showdown between Yankee ingenuity and the Balkan bigwigs out to topple Charles, guess who wins?
The Seven Year Itch	Like many other Manhattan husbands, Richard Sherman sends his wife and son to the country for the summer, while he stays behind to toil. Though reveling in temporary bachelor freedom of lifestyle, he's resolved not to carouse and philander like some others. But his overactive, over-vivid imagination goes into overdrive when a delightfully unconventional, voluptuous blonde moves in upstairs	I loved this film, I found this to be the second funniest of all of her films (Some Like It Hot is the first). She looks absolutely fantastic here; as we all know, the most famous scene of her that everyone recognizes even to this day is in this movie. Being a history major in college, I can see how this movie clearly demonstrates the feelings of the middle class male during the 1950s with regards to their sexuality and dealing with the women around them. Just the complete geek in me! An absolute must for Marilyn fans!
We’re Not Married	A bumbling justice-of-the-peace performs several illegal marriages. Thirty months later, he discovers his mistake and five couples must deal with the news that they're not married. Included: Ramona and Steve, who loathe each other but married to get a lucrative radio contract; the winner of the Mrs. Mississippi pageant; a couple who barely speak, while the husband dreams of former flames; an oil tycoon and a gold-digger after his wealth; and soldier Willie Fisher, about to ship out to the Korean War leaving his gorgeous spouse pregnant.
Bus Stop	Innocent rodeo cowboy Bo falls in love with cafe singer Cherie in Phoenix. She tries to run away to Los Angeles but he finds her and forces her to board the bus to his home in Montana. When the bus stops at Grace's Diner the passengers learn that the road ahead is blocked. By now everyone knows of the kidnapping, but Bo is determined to have Cherie	I thought this movie was okay. It was a great new role for Marilyn, and she really took the dramatic role well. It is definitely not one of my favourites of hers, however. It seems like she wanted to prove that she could indeed take on a serious role to prove to those out there who scoffed at her abilities during the apex of her career and who didn’t care enough to expend some energy to view movies of hers like “Niagara” and “Don’t Bother to Knock”. I don’t think she looked her best in this movie, either, probably due to that mass of baby powder she had to pile on her face!
The Misfits	Roslyn is a very beautiful woman who just got divorced. She meets two friends, Guido and Gay, who take her to Guido's house in the country, to relax and forget the difficulties of the past few weeks. Everything is fine at first, but soon the two men fall in love with Roslyn, and start showing some bad aspects of their characters. Soon they meet another friend of Gay's and the four of them go to hunt some wild horses. This is when things just... explode!
All About Eve	Aspiring actress Eve Harrington maneuvers her way into the lives of Broadway star Margo Channing, playwright Lloyd Richards and director Bill Sampson. This classic story of ambition and betrayal has become part of American folklore. Bette Davis claims to have based her character on the persona of film actress Talullah Bankhead. Davis' line "Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night" is legendary, but, in fact, all of the film's dialog sparkles with equal brilliance.	This was a fantastic movie; a classic for Marilyn fans and for all movie fans to see. The acting, dialogue, stars, and just about everything else make this a legendary movie and well worth viewing as an introduction to Marilyn’s early works.
As Young As You Feel	Sixty-five-year-old John Hodges must retire from Acme Printing. He later impersonates the president of the parent company and arrives at his old plant on an inspection tour. Acme president McKinley is so nervous not even his beautiful secretary Harriet can calm him. McKinley's wife Lucille becomes infatuated with Hodges. Many further complications ensue.
Clash By Night	Mae Doyle comes back to her hometown a cynical woman. Her brother Joe fears that his love, fish cannery worker Peggy, may wind up like Mae. Mae marries Jerry and has a baby; she is happy but restless, drawn to Jerry's friend Earl.
Love Happy	Young hopefuls trying to stage a Broadway show on a shoestring are sustained with food by expert shoplifter Harpo. They little suspect that his donations include the special sardine can hiding the Romanoff diamonds! Slinky Madame Egelichi and her henchmen will do anything to get them back, but the Marx Brothers lead them a merry chase
Let’s Make It Legal	The divorce of Hugh and Miriam Halsworth becomes final at midnight. Hugh wouldn't dream of calling it off, but can't abandon his rose garden. Things change that afternoon, though, when Miriam's old suitor Victor Macfarland checks into the hotel where Hugh is publicity man. With Miriam's daughter Barbara rooting for Hugh and son-in-law Jerry rooting for Victor, things are unlikely to be resolved by midnight...
Let’s Make Love	Billionaire Jean-Marc Clement learns that he is to be satirized in an off-Broadway revue. He goes to the theatre, where he sees Amanda rehearsing a song, and the director thinks him an actor suited to play himself in the revue. He takes the part in order to see more of Amanda.
Love Nest	Jim and Connie's postwar New York building troubles keep Jim from working on his novel. Ex-WAC from Jim's army days Roberta moves in, further upsetting Connie but pleasing Jim's friend Ed. Tenant Charley, who marries tenant Eadie, loans money to Jim to help him keep the building, money which this Casanova obtains from rich widows.
Ladies of the Chorus	Former burlesque star May and her daughter Peggy dance in the chorus. When May has a fight with featured dancer Bubbles, Bubbles leaves the show and Peggy takes her place. When Peggy falls in love with wealthy Randy, May fears class differences may lead to misery. Marilyn sings "Every Baby Needs a Da Da Daddy" and "Anyone Can Tell I Love You."

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