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.
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LENGTH: 60 Minutes – Total Content: 115 Minutes
MSRP: $19.95
CATALOG #: 20354
UPC #: 6-4603203549-0
ISBN #: 1-56839-244-3
RELEASE YEAR: 2008
PRODUCER: Wombat Productions
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But even though she scaled heights few could even dream of, she was one of the loneliest of stars. And yet, in spite of the breakdowns, the failed marriages, the sordid rumors surrounding her life — and her death, Marilyn Monroe was never just a “victim.” She was unique, a phenomenon that is as vital today as it ever was. She was all that is blazingly magical in a star.
Here is the “real” Marilyn, drawn from some of her greatest moments on film – Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How To Marry A Millionaire,The Seven Year Itch, Some Like It Hot, Bus Stop, The Misfits - and more. Here too are the earliest films, the home movies, archival footage, and the memories of those who knew her best, like Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Sheree North, Susan Strasberg, Don Murray, Celeste Holm and Josh Logan. Narrated by Richard Widmark.
Extra Features:
• Marilyn Monroe: Photo Gallery
• Meet the Producers slideshow
• The Hollywood Collection Preview
• Interview with Director Gene Feldman
• Trailers: Robert Mitchum • Ingrid • Michael Caine • Gregory Peck
Reviews
“Ignoring her love affairs and suicide is certainly a novel approach in the pop journalism era, and a fortunate one too, as it leaves room to see the actress at work, an oft-forgotten pleasure.” -Variety
“This fine film looks at the brighter side of the Monroe story: her charm and talent and her fighting spirit.” -The Wall Street Journal
“This documentary has more compassion and information, and less exploitation and condescension, than most Monroe documentaries.” -Philadelphia Inquirer
“An appreciation of a radiant film actress and the complicated young woman who worked so hard to put across that sense of wonder and delight that beguiled the world. -Times-Picayune
“Treats Marilyn’s career with dignity, tact: not once in this commendable one-hour documentary do you hear the words “Kennedy,” “barbiturate” or “suicide.” Instead of rehashing of her political liaisons, drug use and other affairs of the heart and mind, film fans get a look at her brilliant career and what made her one of the best-ever…” -Miami News
“Get a close-up look at the triumphant film career and turbulent private life of Hollywood’s ultimate sex symbol, Marilyn Monroe.” -Boulder City News
“Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend… emphasizes the inner radiance she skillfully projected onto the big screen.” -The Muncie Star
“A visual ‘remembrance’ of Marilyn Monroe, this rare glimpse strips away some of the myth, revealing Norma Jean Baker as a talented but self-conscious and shy actress.” -Booklist
“an appreciation of her considerable talents as an actress as well as of positive qualities as a person…a moving piece…a far cry from the sensation-seeking books.” -Choice
“Marilyn Monroe – Beyond the Legend provides a intimate look at a luminous star who spent her life looking for love and a safe haven…focuses on this fragile spirit who captured the hearts of millions – on screen and off.” -Watertown Daily Times
“The program takes an intimate look at the actress, featuring candid interviews with her peers who try to analyze the Monroe mystique, while applauding her at the same time…Monroe fans will have much to keep them occupied, with tons of film clips and a liberal amount of old press footage.” -Daily Breeze
“This documentary of Marilyn Monroe takes a novel approach in not dwelling on her love affairs and concentrating on her film career. Film clips and press conferences accompany interviews of Marilyn’s friends and co-stars such as Shelly Winters, Robert Mitchum, Susan Strasberg, and Joshua Logan. Even decades after her death, all are left with a lasting impression of Monroe as an actress of considerable talent but one who struggled with demons that plagued her personal life.” ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide
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