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You probably already know that rare (actually,
previously unseen) behind the scenes footage of screen legend
Marilyn Monroe has surfaced in Victoria, Australia.
Snippets from Marilyn Monroe video
The Hollywood legend was captured on film by a U.S. naval
officer who Monroe invited onto the set.
The two-and-a-half-minute amateur film of Monroe acting playfully
on the set of the 1959 movie, "Some Like It Hot",
was taken by a US naval officer in San Diego. The footage,
featuring Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, was taken by
the officer when Monroe visited his base. Later that day he
was invited by the film superstar to visit the nearby movie
set at the Hotel Del Coronado.
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The sailor's daughter discovered the film,
which is still in its original Kodak box, by chance among
her late father's possessions. She migrated to Australia and
brought the 8mm film with her.
The footage is to be auctioned in Melbourne later this month.
Charles Leski, of Leski Auctions, said the footage shows Monroe
surrounded by sailors. It then cuts to scenes on the movie
shoot, which show Monroe rehearsing for an upcoming scene
with Curtis, with crew members and extras watching her.
"Marilyn Monroe memorabilia is always in demand, but
rarely do we get one-off material like this," Mr Leskie
said. "It is also extremely rare for such important archival
footage to be auctioned outside of the US before its domestic
release, and for that we are extremely proud."
"It is color which is very nice because the film "Some
Like It Hot" is black and white," he said.
"From a documentary point of view there is still great
interest in any Marilyn Monroe image, moving or still, or
any recording of her voice, as she has been such an iconic
presence in the 20th century. Her influence on fashion, film
and comedy and many other areas still continues."
Monroe died in August 1962, aged 36, from a drugs overdose.
The film has a pre-sale estimate of $20,000 to $30,000 and
the lot includes a CD copy and a DVD copy together with the
original 8mm film.
The purchaser of the film also acquires full commercial rights
worldwide.
Earlier this year, an amateur film shot of Monroe on the set
of The Misfits sold in the US for $US60,000 ($A70,000).
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FROM READERS |
September 6, 2008
This is really some find. Maybe the new owners will have
it put onto DVD and sell it to the public. Just wonder
how many other things of this type are out there????
D.C., Marion, NC |
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September 5, 2008
If was very thrilled when i find out that there was a
unknown footige of Marilyn Monroe. i enjoy watching her.
P.S., Location unknown |
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September 5, 2008
Anybody having any piece of short film, super 8mm, or
whatever amateur or professional filming to do with the
one and only Marilyn Monroe, should be put up for public
knowledge. Marilyn was, and still is, a wonderful human
being who existed to please the human kind with her beautiful
image. Whether the new material about her is used for
trading or to be handed out to the whole world to admire,
we shall all be pleased to continue admiring this unique
actress.
S.A., Spain |
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September 4, 2008
That is just great thank you very mach I will copy still
fotos in my favorite Marylin and will wach your site in
INTERNET.
G.R.G., Kuchuk Paris |
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