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BOOK REVIEW: ‘WHEN MARILYN MET THE QUEEN’
Published March 2, 2022

BOOK REVIEW: ‘WHEN MARILYN MET THE QUEEN’

MICHELLE MORGAN, a name that in recent years has become a staple in every Marilyn fan’s vocabulary.  Over on our “Marilyn Remembered” Facebook group, one of the most commonly asked questions is “what is your favourite Marilyn biography?” and an overwhelming amount of people will always answer with the same response: “Marilyn Monroe: Private And Undisclosed” by Michelle Morgan (2007).  Not since Donald Spoto’s 1993 mammoth book titled “Marilyn Monroe: The Biography” have fans universally come together and heaped praise on such a well researched, loving tribute to Monroe’s life and career.

Michelle Morgan is no stranger to researching and writing about Miss Monroe, “When Marilyn Met The Queen”  will be the author’s 6th title release in regards to Monroe’s life and legacy: “Marilyn’s Addresses” (1995) “Marilyn Monroe: Private And Undisclosed” (2007) “Before Marilyn” (2015)  “The Girl: Marilyn Monroe, The Seven Year Itch And The Birth Of An Unlikely Feminist” (2016) and “The Little Book Of Marilyn” (2019) have all received rave reviews and the Marilyn community have come to trust Morgan as one of the most reputable Monroe authors out there.

“When Marilyn Met The Queen” has easily been the most highly anticipated book release on Marilyn’s life and career for a very long time.  It’s hard to believe that such an iconic time period in Marilyn’s life has never been given the treatment it deserves (until now!)  Marilyn Monroe had recently married Arthur Miller and whilst the two were honeymooning in London, Marilyn at the same time was filming “The Prince And The Showgirl,” the now legendary film because of the turbulent time Monroe and her co-star and director Laurence Olivier were going through.  This entire time period of Marilyn’s life is fascinating, so it’s thrilling to finally say we have an entire book dedicated to it!

Of course, this book couldn’t have been written by just anyone… Michelle Morgan brings this time period to life in such a way that you can literally feel her passion for it coming through in each and every page.  She says herself that this book was 30 years in the making… just knowing that makes you love this book all the more!

As with her previous books, Michelle Morgan does her research! and takes the time to interview people who have never been interiewed before!  it’s a real indepth look at Marilyn’s life and career during the 4 month period of her time in England.  You’ll learn so many new tidbits, anecdotes and stories from from people who actually around in 1956 and witnessed first hand what it was like to have a superstar like Monroe amongst them.  And another reason why Michelle Morgan is so good at what she does?  Her sources!  You will literally gasp at the huge amount of sources accumulated for this book, spanning nearly 50 pages!

From a personal point of view, I myself am from the United Kingdom and I LOVE the fact that Marilyn spent as long as she did here.  Michelle does a fantastic job of transporting you to the UK in 1956, making you feel like you were really there with her! I hope that other fellow UK fans take this book to their hearts as much as I have.

This book is an absolute must have for your collection.

In conclusion, a HUGE 5/5 Stars!

'Marilyn Remembered's very own Lorraine with her copy of When Marilyn Met The Queen
‘Marilyn Remembered’s very own Lorraine with her copy of When Marilyn Met The Queen

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Michelle Morgan is the author of many Hollywood related books, including “The Girl: Marilyn Monroe, The Seven Year Itch, and The Birth Of The Unlikely Feminist.”  She has spoken at the National Portrait Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum; and appeared in several documentaries, including “Artists in Love: Marilyn and Arthur.”  Michelle lives in Northamptonshire.

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Marilyn Monroe enjoyed a good working relationship with her co-stars, in particular with her leading man, Joseph Cotten: 

“I enjoyed her company. I enjoyed working with her,” Cotten said  about working with Marilyn Monroe in her first starring role. He said  she had an appetite for laughter and was aware of her sense of humor  describing her as a “pretty clown.  Cotten recalls hearing about her  death and receiving a phone call from the Associated Press for a  comment. “At first I was sure it had to be an accident. Such buoyancy  of spirit, such sparkling anticipation, such a happy and comic attitude  would deny support to any theory,” he wrote. “But she had such moments  of fear and insecurity….As to all the other furtive theories-cover-up,  murder, etc. – I have no knowledge or interest in such sordidness. I  knew and acted with Marilyn Monroe. I am proud of having that  privilege.”
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"Do you walk in real life the way you do in 'Niagara?' "

Marilyn: "I never think about the way I walk.  But since I was playing a certain type of girl in the picture who was not myself, and since the way I walked helped emphasize her, I walked as I did.
I'm sure my real-life walk is not exactly the same."
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These stunning costumes from the movie 'Niagara,' (screen worn and used in publicity photos) have been auctioned in recent years.
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Which of these screen worn outfits that Marilyn wears in "Niagara" is your favourite?
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    <3 Happy 101st Birthday to legendary Band Leader: <3 Happy 101st Birthday to legendary Band Leader: Ray Anthony! <3

Big Band Leader Ray Anthony recorded a song, "Marilyn" in 1952, written by Ervin Drake and Jimmy Shirl.  Marilyn attended a party thrown by her studio at Bandleader Anthony's home in late 1952, at which coached by Mickey Rooney, Marilyn played the drums.

Words: The Marilyn Encyclopedia by Adam Victor
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    Everyone at Marilyn Remembered is very sorry to he Everyone at Marilyn Remembered is very sorry to hear of Lisa Marie Presley’s passing. Marilyn and Elvis are frequently grouped together as icons of the 1950s as well as the pinnacle of celebrity. Lisa Marie was made up to look like Marilyn by the great Kevyn Aucoin book Making Faces 1994.
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    Creating history. Marilyn Monroe posing for her f Creating history.

Marilyn Monroe posing for her first ever "LIFE Magazine" cover, which was released on April 7th 1952.  The photos were taken at Marilyn's then apartment at the Beverly Carlton Hotel (now named The Avalon.)

She was right on the brink of mega stardom at this point and went on to grace the cover of LIFE Magazine a further 5 times during her own lifetime.
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    Rest in peace Vivienne Westwood. This fashion geni Rest in peace Vivienne Westwood. This fashion genius popularized the punk look in the 1970s and went on to great success with her own clothing line. Her collections typically reflect her rebellious personality and combine punk with feminine aesthetics. For our purposes, one of her looks from the 2008 ready to wear line bears a striking resemblance to Marilyn’s Bus Stop costume—a nod to Marilyn’s timeless appeal and Vivienne’s excellent taste. 
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    We’re going classic glam today! Twentieth Centur We’re going classic glam today! Twentieth Century-Fox staff photographer Frank Powolny took this now-iconic photo of Marilyn in 1953. 
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    An early collaboration with Milton Greene, who wou An early collaboration with Milton Greene, who would go on to become Marilyn’s business partner. Los Angeles, 1953
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