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The Legend of Marilyn Monroe
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The Legend of Marilyn Monroe

1966-11-30 · 52 min · ★ 6.7

Documentary

The Legend of Marilyn Monroe is a 1966 American documentary film chronicling the life and career of actress Marilyn Monroe. Directed by Terry Sanders, and narrated by John Huston.

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Directors
Terry Sanders
Production companies
David L. Wolper Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Marilyn MonroeMarilyn MonroeSelf (archive footage)
Jerry GieslerHimself
John HustonJohn HustonNarrator
Lauren BacallLauren Bacall
Tony CurtisTony Curtis
Clark GableClark Gable
John F. KennedyJohn F. Kennedy
Jane RussellJane Russell
Lee StrasbergLee Strasberg
Billy WilderBilly Wilder
Shelley WintersShelley Winters
Laurence OlivierLaurence Olivier
Victor MatureVictor Mature
Groucho MarxGroucho Marx
Joe DiMaggioJoe DiMaggio
Jerry Giesler
Elizabeth II of the United KingdomElizabeth II of the United KingdomSelf (archive footage)

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