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marilyn monroe | 1950s

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MARILYN MONROE IN THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH (1955) dir. billy wilder

[magistera]

You know, when they talk about nervousness━ my teacher, Lee Strasberg━ when I said to him, “I don’t know what’s wrong with me but I’m a little nervous,” he said, “When you’re not, give up because nervousness indicates sensitivity.” 

Marilyn Monroe ✰ June 1, 1926

[vampirecorleone]

"When told she was not the star of the film, Marilyn was quoted as saying: "Well, whatever I am, I AM the blonde.""

Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes - Costume Design by William Travilla

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My Week with Marilyn (2011)

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[onlynormajeane]

Has anyone else noticed that Marilyn tumblr seemed to die a while back? So many great vintage blogs were disappearing (I left too), became inactive or their notes/activity decreased rapidly. Hoping it comes back - it was fun and beautiful. 

[hollywoodrebels]

Marilyn Monroe in New York, 1955, photo by Ed Feingersh #oldhollywood #vintage #classichollywood #hollywood #oldhollywoodglamour #actress #goldenageofhollywood #vintagehollywood #cinema #classic #oldhollywoodstars #oldmovies #silverscreen #retro #icon #classicmovies #movies #legend #sfashion #vintagestyle #oldhollywoodglam #goldenage #actor #moviestar #glamour #film #marilynmonroe #marilynedits (at Old Hollywood) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTG91dtsUpJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

[nostalgiaispeace]

marilyn monroe | 1950s

[magistera]

“There were seventeen thousand soldiers in front of me yelling at the top of their lungs. I stood there smiling at them. It had started snowing, but I felt warm, as if I were standing in the bright sun. I’ve always been frightened by large audiences, but standing in the snowfall facing these shouting soldiers, I felt no fear for the first time. I only felt happy. I felt at home. This is what I’ve always wanted, I guess.”

  ― Marilyn Monroe

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marilyn monroe | 1962

[magistera]

“I never wanted to be Marilyn - it just happened. Marilyn’s like a veil I wear over Norma Jeane.”

[magistera]

I used to think as I looked out on the Hollywood night — there must be thousands of girls sitting alone like me, dreaming of becoming a movie star. But I'm not going to worry about them. I'm dreaming the hardest.  

 Marilyn Monroe ღ June 1st, 1926

[magistera]

Later, in front of several people on the set, Grable reportedly told Marilyn, "Honey, I've had it. Go get yours. It's your turn now." Undoubtedly, Grable did feel she was being pushed aside, but she never blamed Marilyn. Instead, she directed her anger at [Darryl] Zanuck and Twentieth Century-Fox; on July 1st, 1953, she stormed into Zanuck's office and tore up her contract.

Marilyn reciprocated Grable's kindness in small ways, despite the problems she often had coping with shyness and communicating with some of her peers. For instance, when Grable went home to care for one of her children who had become ill, Marilyn was the only person who called to inquire about the boy's condition.

[magistera]

I was born under the sign of Gemini. That stands for intellect. Everyone else I've told that to laughed.  

 Marilyn Monroe ღ June 1st, 1926

[magistera]

It's nice to be included in people's fantasies but you also like to be accepted for your own sake. 

Happy Birthday to Marilyn Monroe ღ June 1st, 1926