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| Judy Garland & Marilyn Monroe |
"That beautiful girl was frightened of aloneness—the same thing I'd been been afraid of. Like me, she was just trying to do her job—garnish some delightful whipped cream onto some people's lives, but Marilyn and I never got a chance to talk." - Judy Garland
Beautiful souls, wished they had.
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| Marilyn Monroe The Misfits |
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| Money $$$ l-r Lauren Bacall, Betty Grable & Marilyn Monroe |
Now don't get too excited this isn't going to be some crash course on how to get rich by laying around if you get my drift and I think you do...
This is more like a Sunday Funday post of Lauren Bacall, Marilyn Monroe and Betty Grable on the set of How To Marry A Millionaire.
Yeah, I know something of a let down, but not entirely. Hey no one can really tell you how to land someone worth millions, but you can have a whole lotta fun watching this movie if you haven't seen it already. If you have then get two times the fun out of it and watch it again.
Enjoy your Sunday!
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| Groucho & Marilyn |
Love Happy two words that bring good vibrations to your mind, body and soul. So let's get some of that on this Saturday April 13th 2024, shall we? Of course we shall!
Thus here is a still of Groucho Marx and Marilyn Monroe from, what else? The movie Love Happy.
Your Welcome!
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Something lighter and non spooky today. It's the Classic Movie Gentlemen Prefer Blondes starring Jane Russell and my personal favorite Marilyn Monroe.
It's the musical comedy that made Monroe a star and then some.
Thus let us not dilly dally and check in with the expert on such things my buddy Jay Jacobson straight outta his Classic Movie Blog!
Jay always has the in depth 411 and behind the scenes gossip on all that is cinema.
Reel down to the link and enjoy!
https://www.jaysclassicmovieblog.com/post/gentlemen-prefer-blondes-1953
Marilyn's portrayal of Roslyn Taber was simply one of her best. The photo is from my favorite scene in the film where Roslyn dances with abandon among the trees. I'm really not sure how else to describe it, other than the scene itself is mesmerizing.
Rest In Power
Marilyn on Wikipedia -
This Monday Motivation quote rings true especially for me of late. I have learned that you need to trust that people can deal with uncomfortable truths about you and still stick around because they know the best of you.
That has been the best gift that has been given to me. I always felt if you told people the darker things they would run the other way. Not so, the individuals I opened up to surprised me and stuck around and supported me. It even made me closer with one of them.
Why? Because the best of me is worth it and so am I and so are you!!!
Take this with you into the week, trust me people aren't as fragile as you think and know what a great person you are even when you stumble or misbehave, it happens to all of us.
Motivation on Wikipedia -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motivation
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| Atomic Blondes Jayne Mansfield & Marilyn Monroe |
Just Because weekends were made for fun, Just Because glamour used to be a thing and Just Because two Hollywood icons are better than one here is a image for the ages of Marilyn Monroe & Jayne Mansfield.
There is some historical debate as to how close these two actually were, or weren't. Some say they were good friends, while others say they were casual acquaintances i.e. friendly in public, nothing past that.
All that being stated, the one thing that those in the know seem to agree on is they were not rivals. They were cordial and always wished the other well.
One take I read is that Marilyn never felt threatened by Jayne as she felt they were not in competition and there was room for everyone.
Hooray for Hollywood!!!
Marilyn on Wikipedia -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_Monroe
Jayne on Wikipedia -
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| Santa Baby Santa Claus & Marilyn Monroe |
All of you know by now that I am a huge Marilyn Monroe fan! Also I am aware that perhaps I need to put in more effort on the "Christmas Spirit" thing.
Thus we are going to Hump Day & Chill with this whimsical piece of art featuring who else?! Marilyn Monroe & Santa Claus.
An image too cool for yule.
Hey, there really isn't too much else to add, you have the whole 411 on why this is my Hump Day & Chill gift from me to my Minions.
FYI only fourteen days left, and I have yet to start doing anything with regard to the whole to do. Perhaps I need to Hump Day & Christmas Card??? LOL!!!
Christmas on Wikipedia -
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| A Vibe Marilyn Monroe & Gwen Verdon |
With all the buzz about Blonde the fictionalized version of Marilyn Monroe's life, well we need to Hump Day & Chill to Marilyn and her real life I say!
Here is, to me, an amazing behind the scenes photo of Marilyn and dancer extraordinaire Gwen Verdon on the set of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
Gwen is watching every step Marilyn makes, while not the actual choreographer, Gwen is making sure Marilyn has it down, pitter pat.
Marilyn and Gwen, Gwen and Marilyn. They are giving a grand Hump Day & Chill vibe that is all their own.
Yes, they own it, and so should you!!!
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes on Wikipedia -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gentlemen_Prefer_Blondes_(1953_film)
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| Candle In The Wind Marilyn Monroe |
Today is Marilyn Monroe's Birthday! Thus I propose we Hump Day & Chill to an image from my favorite film she was in The Misfits with Clark Gable and Montgomery Clift.
Here's the 411 on it:
"While filing for a divorce, beautiful ex-stripper Roslyn Taber (Marilyn Monroe) ends up meeting aging cowboy-turned-gambler Gay Langland (Clark Gable) and former World War II aviator Guido Racanelli (Eli Wallach). The two men instantly become infatuated with Roslyn and, on a whim, the three decide to move into Guido's half-finished desert home together. When grizzled ex-rodeo rider Perce Howland (Montgomery Clift) arrives, the unlikely foursome strike up a business capturing wild horses."
Happy Birthday Marilyn!
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| Grauman's Chinese Theater |
Yesterday I went and saw The Batman at the historic Chinese Theater in Hollywood, IMAX style.
Batman is my jam and IMO this was the best Batman movie ever! Robert Pattinson is the best movie Batman ever!
There I said it. Now on to the important stuff. While I have been to movies in a theater last year etc. I really wasn't prepared for how emotional I got being in the iconic Chinese again.
From the hand prints in the cement, to the amazing architecture inside. You can feel the history of this shrine to movie going leap into your soul.
A little bit dramatic? Not really, accurate to my feelings, it is.
I mean I even took this photo of Marilyn Monroe's hand and foot prints (yes I had seen them before) I was feeling so nostalgic.
Sally Forth and smile like you mean it, it's Monday!!!
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| I Feel Good! Marilyn Monroe |
While I know Valentine's Day isn't until Monday and it's something I don't celebrate no matter the circumstances. This vintage V-Day photo of Marilyn Monroe is the Good Vibes I am feeling at present.
That's correct Minions I am feeling Good Vibes all around me from the right and to the left, up and down and all around.
Everything has flowed in life for me of late, a feeling I quite enjoy and hope continues for a spell.
Thus Marilyn and Me cordially invite you to join us in feeling groovy today and every possible day you can moving forward.
Trust me, it's an amazing place to visit and an even better one to stay a while.
Mic Drop!
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Last night I celebrated NYE like a sensible human being and spent it on the couch watching Miley's New Year's Eve Party with Miley Cyrus & Pete Davidson.
While others took in the likes of Andy Cohen & Anderson Cooper. Whoever you watched and whatever you did I hope today finds you safe and healthy.
Thus I thought we should kick off the first day of 2022, New Year's Day as the masses call it, with an icon for the ages, Ms. Marilyn Monroe.
"Yes" Marilyn is in the house to represent January 2022! Who am I kidding she's here to represent for the whole year of 2022 adjacent to my desk because "Yes" I bought an MM 2022 calendar 😎
Welcome to January 1st 2022 Minions!
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| Santa Claus & Marilyn Monroe |
It's the Monday before Christmas aka only five more day until it's here! I was taken to lunch for my Birthday Saturday at The Cheesecake Factory in the Americana in Glendale. For those who aren't familiar The Americana is basically a mall.
Oh, and it was busy! I haven't seen that many people gathered in one area in a loooooong time!
So my guess is with a scant five days left you all are gonna be manic AF, am I correct? Well being as there is so little time left and it is Monday and such I thought that seeing a magical rendition of Marilyn Monroe and Santa Claus might brighten your day a little.
"Yes" I'm a giver this time of year.
So smiles everyone, and put a ribbon on it...
Christmas on Wikipedia -
The Misfits is a truly haunting classic that boasts mesmerizing performances from Monroe, Montgomery Clift & Clark Gable. Not to mention great direction from John Huston and a screenplay by Arthur Miller.
One of my all time favorite movie scenes ever is in The Misfits. It's the scene where Monroe as Roslyn dances silently amongst the trees. Trust me the scene packs an intense emotional punch.
As per usual while reading Jay's coverage I learned some new behind the scenes facts about the history of this masterpiece.
What's that you ask? What new things did I learn? Hit the link below and find out! It's one of the best write-ups of a classic Hollywood film I have ever read! T.G.I.F!
Some Like It Hot is one of my favorite movies of all time. So much so that I in fact have the poster above in my home.
Today I am posting a link that my friend Jay Jacobson wrote about this comedy masterpiece (IMHO) which is one of the many films featured on his site Jay's Classic Movie Blog.
In addition to Some Like It Hot you will find other classics such as Rebel Without A Cause and Alfred Hitchcock's Rebecca, which are two of my personal faves, plus many more.
Jay not only breaks the movies down he gives you behind the scenes history of the stars and facts of what went into making the film and things that happened during the making of it.
So if you like it classic & hot, click on the link below...🌟
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| Starman Michael Shinafelt |
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| Santa Baby Marilyn Monroe |
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| A Rose By Any Other Name... Marilyn Monroe |
