Underplayed Gems

Marilyn: The Untold Story (1980)

Marilyn: The Untold Story poster
Directed by
Jack Arnold, John Flynn, Lawrence Schiller
Genre
drama film, biographical film
Country
United States
Runtime
2h 36m
Rated
NR
Rating
6.9 of 10 from 4 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This made-for-TV movie follows the life of Marilyn Monroe from her early career to her stardom. It shows her relationships with her three husbands and her acting coach. The film focuses on her personal struggles as a famous actress.

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What happens

Marilyn: The Untold Story is a 1980 television film, about the life of the 1950s sex symbol-movie star, Marilyn Monroe. The feature stars Catherine Hicks as Monroe; Richard Basehart as her early-career agent Johnny Hyde; Frank Converse as her second husband Joe DiMaggio; Jason Miller as her third husband Arthur Miller; Kevin Geer as her first husband James Dougherty; Viveca Lindfors as her acting coach Natasha Lytess; and Sheree North as her mother Gladys Pearl Baker. The film premiered on September 28, 1980, and was greeted with positive reviews. It was the second-highest-rated prime time program in the United States for the week. Catherine Hicks was praised by the critics for her portrayal of Monroe, as were others including Richard Basehart, Frank Converse, Sheree North, and Jason Miller, playing fellow playwright Arthur Miller. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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