Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend (1986)

  • NR
  • 04/19/1986 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h

Overview

Her story is well-known — the lonely child who yearned for affection and approval which she finally seemed to find as Hollywood's greatest love goddess. But even though she scaled heights few could even dream of, she was one of the loneliest of stars.

Gene Feldman

Writer, Director

Suzette Winter

Director, Writer

Cast

Marilyn Monroe's headshot

Marilyn Monroe

Self (archive footage)
Richard Widmark's headshot

Richard Widmark

Self - Narrator
Lauren Bacall's headshot

Lauren Bacall

Self (from How to Marry a Millionaire [1953]) (archive footage)
Scotty Beckett's headshot

Scotty Beckett

Self (from Dangerous Years [1947]) (archive footage)
Eric Blore's headshot

Eric Blore

Self (from Love Happy [1949]) (archive footage)
Clara Bow's headshot

Clara Bow

Self (archive footage)
Louis Calhern's headshot

Louis Calhern

Self (from The Asphalt Jungle [1950]) (archive footage)
Charles Coburn's headshot

Charles Coburn

Self (from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes [1953]) (archive footage)

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