When Marilyn Met the Queen: Marilyn Monroe's Life in England
Autor Michelle Morganen Limba Engleză Paperback – 17 feb 2022
MARILYN MONROE
In July 1956, Marilyn Monroe arrived in London, on honeymoon with her husband Arthur Miller, to make The Sleeping Prince (later released as The Prince and the Showgirl) with Laurence Olivier.
When the couple arrived at London Airport, they were looking forward to a peaceful stay. Marilyn would work during the day at Pinewood Studios, while Arthur would write. Then, in the evening, the couple would be able to relax together in their private English country cottage. It didn't quite turn out that way.
The 'cottage' was actually a mansion, which belonged to Lord Drogheda, the managing director of the Financial Times. Raised in tiny hotel rooms and apartments, Marilyn felt herself being watched. She was, by Lord Drogheda's servants, who were selling stories to the papers.
When filming began, it was a disaster. Director Joshua Logan had written to Olivier, offering advice on how to handle Marilyn as an actress, but Olivier ignored him. Instead, he condescended to her in his introduction to the cast, pooh-poohed her views on acting, and dismissed her stage-fright as an inconvenience. Marilyn grew to hate Olivier with a passion; the feeling was mutual.
Marilyn found herself torn between settling into married life, being a curiosity for the frequently hostile British press, and her work on The Prince and the Showgirl. She took solace in small acts of kindness from members of the public, and a new fascination with Queen Elizabeth.
Marilyn made a point of adopting some of the Queen's favourite brands, buying gloves from Cornelia James, perfume from Floris, and switching from Chanel No. 5 to Yardley's Lavender. Marilyn made a point of asking the film's PR manager to add a royal meeting to her schedule, but each day Olivier would delete the request.
Michelle Morgan describes Marilyn's trip to late-1950s' Britain in evocative detail, exploring the making of the film alongside the film star's troubled private life and her quest to meet the Queen.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781472145963
ISBN-10: 1472145968
Pagini: 304
Ilustrații: 16 black & white photographs in an eight-page plate section.
Dimensiuni: 152 x 230 x 26 mm
Greutate: 0.42 kg
Editura: Little Brown
Colecția Robinson
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1472145968
Pagini: 304
Ilustrații: 16 black & white photographs in an eight-page plate section.
Dimensiuni: 152 x 230 x 26 mm
Greutate: 0.42 kg
Editura: Little Brown
Colecția Robinson
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
Recenzii
Praise for the author's The Girl: This compelling portrait of Marilyn Monroe reveals the layers of her private self. Michelle Morgan proves that the star was much more than a decorative blonde.
Praise for the author's The Girl: 'The Girl truly is a must-have. If I had my way, it would be on the shelf of every person in the world.
Praise for the author's The Body Beneath the Flagstones, and Other Victorian Scandals: Ghoulishly entertaining.
Praise for the author's The Body Beneath the Flagstones, and Other Victorian Scandals: This is a great book for dipping into . . . the cases themselves are written engagingly and with appealing dramatization of key events.
Praise for the author's Madonna: A must-have for fans of the Queen of pop, this gorgeous tome by Michelle Morgan charts the singer's career and features more than 200 photographs.
Praise for the author's Madonna: If there is a book that you need to include in your Madonna collection, it is this one.
Praise for the author's Private and Undisclosed: A gorgeous collection offering a fascinating insight into Monroe's personal life.
Praise for the author's Private and Undisclosed: A touching portrayal of the star in her more private moments.
Praise for the author's The Ice Cream Blonde: This was a good read, especially for anyone interested in the heyday of Hollywood with all it's dirty little secrets.
Praise for the author's The Ice Cream Blonde: Todd's life was an exciting one, and Morgan brings it to life very well on the page, making the book one to be devoured in just a couple of sittings.
Praise for the author's The Ice Cream Blonde: The Ice Cream Blonde is well worth your time. It's a very enjoyable and informative read that I found hard to put down.
Praise for the author's Carole Lombard: An entertaining and lucid biography.
Praise for the author's The Little Book of Marilyn: A veritable treasure trove of all things Monroe.
Praise for When Marilyn Met the Queen: Morgan's research is impressive and the level of detail will delight fans
Praise for When Marilyn Met the Queen: This entertaining account of a brief interlude in Marilyn's helter-skelter life leaves you with fresh admiration for the way she navigated the merciless scrutiny of the world and the hefty expectations placed upon her.
'I am dying to walk bare-headed in the rain . . . I think England sounds adorable'
Marilyn Monroe
In July 1956, Marilyn Monroe arrived in London, on honeymoon with her husband Arthur Miller, to make The Prince and the Showgirl with Sir Laurence Olivier. It was meant to be a happy time . . .
Marilyn would work during the day at Pinewood Studios, in Iver Heath, while Arthur would write. Then, in the evening, the couple would be able to relax together in their private English country cottage.
But the cottage was a mansion, in Englefield Green, Surrey, and Marilyn, used to living in tiny hotel rooms and apartments, felt herself being watched. She was, by several of owner Lord Drogheda's servants, who were selling stories to the papers.
And when filming began, all did not go as hoped. Over time, Marilyn grew to hate Olivier; the feeling was mutual.
Marilyn found herself a curiosity for the frequently hostile British press. She took solace in bike rides in Windsor Great Park, in small acts of kindness from members of the public, and in a growing fascination with Queen Elizabeth, whom she longed to meet.
Michelle Morgan has interviewed many of those who worked with Marilyn or met her during her time in England, and describes her trip in vividly evocative detail, exploring the making of the first Marilyn Monroe Productions film alongside the star's troubled private life and her quest to meet the Queen. Marilyn spent only four months in England, but that short time reveals a great deal.
'England? It seemed to be raining the whole time . . . Or maybe it was me'
Marilyn Monroe
Praise for Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed: 'A touching portrayal of the star in her more private moments' Empire
Praise for the author's The Girl: 'The Girl truly is a must-have. If I had my way, it would be on the shelf of every person in the world.
Praise for the author's The Body Beneath the Flagstones, and Other Victorian Scandals: Ghoulishly entertaining.
Praise for the author's The Body Beneath the Flagstones, and Other Victorian Scandals: This is a great book for dipping into . . . the cases themselves are written engagingly and with appealing dramatization of key events.
Praise for the author's Madonna: A must-have for fans of the Queen of pop, this gorgeous tome by Michelle Morgan charts the singer's career and features more than 200 photographs.
Praise for the author's Madonna: If there is a book that you need to include in your Madonna collection, it is this one.
Praise for the author's Private and Undisclosed: A gorgeous collection offering a fascinating insight into Monroe's personal life.
Praise for the author's Private and Undisclosed: A touching portrayal of the star in her more private moments.
Praise for the author's The Ice Cream Blonde: This was a good read, especially for anyone interested in the heyday of Hollywood with all it's dirty little secrets.
Praise for the author's The Ice Cream Blonde: Todd's life was an exciting one, and Morgan brings it to life very well on the page, making the book one to be devoured in just a couple of sittings.
Praise for the author's The Ice Cream Blonde: The Ice Cream Blonde is well worth your time. It's a very enjoyable and informative read that I found hard to put down.
Praise for the author's Carole Lombard: An entertaining and lucid biography.
Praise for the author's The Little Book of Marilyn: A veritable treasure trove of all things Monroe.
Praise for When Marilyn Met the Queen: Morgan's research is impressive and the level of detail will delight fans
Praise for When Marilyn Met the Queen: This entertaining account of a brief interlude in Marilyn's helter-skelter life leaves you with fresh admiration for the way she navigated the merciless scrutiny of the world and the hefty expectations placed upon her.
'I am dying to walk bare-headed in the rain . . . I think England sounds adorable'
Marilyn Monroe
In July 1956, Marilyn Monroe arrived in London, on honeymoon with her husband Arthur Miller, to make The Prince and the Showgirl with Sir Laurence Olivier. It was meant to be a happy time . . .
Marilyn would work during the day at Pinewood Studios, in Iver Heath, while Arthur would write. Then, in the evening, the couple would be able to relax together in their private English country cottage.
But the cottage was a mansion, in Englefield Green, Surrey, and Marilyn, used to living in tiny hotel rooms and apartments, felt herself being watched. She was, by several of owner Lord Drogheda's servants, who were selling stories to the papers.
And when filming began, all did not go as hoped. Over time, Marilyn grew to hate Olivier; the feeling was mutual.
Marilyn found herself a curiosity for the frequently hostile British press. She took solace in bike rides in Windsor Great Park, in small acts of kindness from members of the public, and in a growing fascination with Queen Elizabeth, whom she longed to meet.
Michelle Morgan has interviewed many of those who worked with Marilyn or met her during her time in England, and describes her trip in vividly evocative detail, exploring the making of the first Marilyn Monroe Productions film alongside the star's troubled private life and her quest to meet the Queen. Marilyn spent only four months in England, but that short time reveals a great deal.
'England? It seemed to be raining the whole time . . . Or maybe it was me'
Marilyn Monroe
Praise for Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed: 'A touching portrayal of the star in her more private moments' Empire