Cast: Marilyn Monroe

Direction Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cast Bette Davis · Anne Baxter · George Sanders · Celeste Holm

Synopsis All About Eve (1950) follows the story of Margo Channing (Bette Davis), a renowned actress in New York's theater scene, who finds herself overshadowed by a seemingly innocent admirer, Eve Harrington (Anne Baxter). Eve, posing as a devoted fan, quickly...

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Marilyn Monroe · Jack Lemmon · Tony Curtis · George Raft

Synopsis Some Like It Hot (1959) follows the escapades of two musicians, played by Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis, who find themselves in a tight spot after accidentally witnessing a mob hit. To evade the wrath of the mafia, they disguise...

Direction John Huston

Cast Sterling Hayden · Louis Calhern · Sam Jaffe · Jean Hagen

Synopsis The Asphalt Jungle (1950) follows recently paroled Doc Erwin Riedenschneider as he assembles a crew for a meticulously planned jewelry store heist. The team includes Dix Handley, a rugged and tough individual, Gus, a bar owner, and Louis Ciavelli, a...

Direction John Huston

Cast Clark Gable · Marilyn Monroe · Montgomery Clift · Eli Wallach

Synopsis The Misfits (1961) follows the story of Roslyn Tabor, portrayed by Marilyn Monroe, who forms a bond with three cowboys during her stay in Reno to finalize her divorce. Her newfound friendship is tested when she discovers their intention to...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Paul Douglas · Robert Ryan · Marilyn Monroe

Synopsis Clash by Night (1952) follows the story of Mae Doyle (Barbara Stanwyck), who seeks refuge in her peaceful hometown, a quaint fishing village in Monterey, California. Upon her return, she forms a bond with a young woman (Marilyn Monroe) employed...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Cary Grant · Ginger Rogers · Charles Coburn · Marilyn Monroe

Synopsis Monkey Business (1952) follows the comedic misadventures of Barnaby Fulton, a dedicated research chemist who is hard at work on a revolutionary fountain of youth pill for his employer. In a twist of fate, Barnaby accidentally ingests a mysterious mixture...

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Tom Ewell · Marilyn Monroe · Oskar Homolka · Carolyn Jones

Synopsis The Seven Year Itch (1955) follows the story of Richard Sherman (Tom Ewell), a seemingly ordinary man living in Manhattan during the summer. Sherman, a dedicated employee at the publishing firm Brady & Company, finds himself alone in the city...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Marilyn Monroe · Joseph Cotten · Jean Peters · Denis O'Dea

Synopsis Niagara (1953) follows the story of George and Rose Loomis, a newlywed couple enjoying their honeymoon at a motel near the majestic Niagara Falls. However, their idyllic trip takes a dark turn when Rose, dissatisfied with her marriage, conspires with...

Direction Patrick Jeudy

Cast Marilyn Monroe · Yves Montand · Simone Signoret

Direction Volker Schlöndorff · Gisela Grischow

Cast Billy Wilder · Jean Arthur · Humphrey Bogart · James Cagney

Synopsis Billy Wilder Speaks (2006) presents a compelling collection of conversations where the renowned filmmaker, Billy Wilder, delves into his personal journey and cinematic legacy. The documentary features interviews conducted by Volker Schlondorff over a span of two weeks in 1988,...

Direction Rebecca Miller

Cast Arthur Miller · Marilyn Monroe

Synopsis Arthur Miller: Writer (2017) is a deeply personal and intimate exploration of the renowned playwright's life and legacy, crafted by his daughter, Rebecca Miller. The documentary weaves together candid, impromptu interviews conducted over several years within the comfort of their...

Direction Henry Hathaway · Howard Hawks · Henry King · Henry Koster

Cast Fred Allen · Anne Baxter · Jeanne Crain · Farley Granger

Synopsis O. Henry's Full House (1952) is a compilation film that unites five esteemed directors and a stellar ensemble cast to adapt several tales by the renowned American writer O. Henry for the big screen. In "The Cop and the Anthem,"...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Marilyn Monroe · Jane Russell · Charles Coburn · Tommy Noonan

Synopsis Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) follows the glamorous journey of two showgirls, Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw, as they embark on a trip to Paris. Their adventure is filled with excitement and intrigue, as they are trailed by a tenacious private...

Direction Shannah Laumeister

Cast Louis Armstrong · George Avakian · Brigitte Bardot · Zak Barnett

Synopsis Bert Stern: Original Madman (2012) offers an unprecedented glimpse into the life and work of the legendary photographer, as he opens up about his career and personal journey for the first time. This unconventional documentary takes viewers on a captivating...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Robert Mitchum · Marilyn Monroe · Rory Calhoun · Tommy Rettig

Synopsis River of No Return (1954) follows Matt Calder, a man residing on an isolated farm with his young son, Mark. Their tranquil life is disrupted when two strangers, Harry Weston and his wife Kay, lose control of their raft on...

Direction Patty Ivins Specht

Cast James Coburn · Gene Allen · Steve Allen · George Barris

Synopsis Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days (TV) (2001) delves into the final months of the iconic actress's life, exploring her tumultuous romantic relationships, struggles with substance abuse, and the deepening depression that ultimately led to her dismissal from her last film,...

Direction Bruce Ashley · Michael Donald

Cast David Bowie · Boy George · Michele Clapton · Culture Club

Synopsis Blitzed! (2020) delves into the vibrant history of a modest London club known as The Blitz, which served as the birthplace of a rebellious youth movement. This documentary explores how working-class teens and art school students from this venue shaped...

Direction George Cukor

Cast Marilyn Monroe · Yves Montand · Tony Randall · Frankie Vaughan

Synopsis Let's Make Love (1960) follows the story of a wealthy businessman who sets out to dismantle a satirical revue that pokes fun at his public image. His plans take an unexpected turn when he encounters a charming cast member, Marilyn...

Direction Roy Ward Baker

Cast Richard Widmark · Marilyn Monroe · Anne Bancroft · Donna Corcoran

Direction Joshua Logan

Cast Marilyn Monroe · Don Murray · Arthur O'Connell · Betty Field

Synopsis Bus Stop (1956) follows the tale of a naive rodeo cowboy named Bo, who becomes infatuated with a cafe singer named Cherie during a stop in Phoenix. Cherie, eager to escape her current life, plans to flee to Los Angeles....