Marilyn

Apr 18, 1963

1h 23m

★ 6.0

See the sensational never-before shown scenes from her last unfinished motion picture!

Overview

This 1963 documentary, released less than a year after Marilyn Monroe's death, showcases the star in memorable scenes from her 20th Century Fox films, including wardrobe tests and clips from her last, uncompleted project, "Something's Got To Give". Hosted and narrated by Rock Hudson.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

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Cast

Narrator (voice)

Rock Hudson

Self (archive footage)

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