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HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY ‘NIAGARA’

❤ HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY “NIAGARA” ❤

Today marks 70 years since the release of the 1953 film noir thriller ‘Niagara’starring Marilyn Monroe, Joseph Cotton, Jean Peters and Directed by Henry Hathaway.

“Marilyn Monroe and Niagara, a raging torrent of emotion that even nature can’t control!” read the tag line on billboards and advertisements. Twentieth Century FOX pulled out all the stops on what was to be Marilyn’s first starring role in a major motion picture.

The official synopsis of the movie reads as follows: “The splendour of both Niagara falls and Marilyn Monroe enhance this taut tale about a faithless wife plotting against her husband. Joseph Cotten stars as George Loomis, a disturbed Korean war veteran staying at Niagara Falls with his wife, Rose (Monroe). Thoroughly sensuous and constantly scheming, Rose intends to kill her husband and run off with her lover. But first she is going to drive George mad by flaunting herself before anyone who will notice.”

‘Niagara’ was first released in theatres on January 21st 1953 and grossed a healthy $2.35 million return on an outlay of $1,670,000 during its initial run.  Today it is still among Marilyn’s most popular films. Happy birthday ‘Niagara!’

We’ll be celebrating 70 years of this film noir triumph in “Marilyn Remembered.” What are your thoughts on Marilyn’s big breakthrough role?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOROTHY JEAKINS
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOROTHY JEAKINS

Remembering Oscar winning costume designer Dorothy Jeakins who was born on the 11th January, 1914. Dorothy was responsible for designing some of Marilyn’s most iconic on screen costumes including “Niagara” (1953) and “Let’s Make Love” (1960).

 

  

“NIAGARA TURNS 67”
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“NIAGARA TURNS 67”

This week marks 67 years since the release of the 1953 film noir thriller ‘Niagara’ starring Marilyn Monroe, Joseph Cotton, Jean Peters and Directed by Henry Hathaway. “Marilyn Monroe and Niagara, a raging torrent of emotion that even nature can’t control!” read the tag line on billboards and advertisements.  Twentieth Century FOX pulled out all the stops on what was to be Marilyn’s first starring role in a major motion picture. The official synopsis of the movie reads as follows: “The splendour of both Niagara falls and Marilyn Monroe enhance this taut tale about a faithless wife plotting against her husband.  Joseph Cotten stars as George Loomis, a disturbed Korean war veteran staying at Niagara Falls with his wife, Rose (Monroe).  Thoroughly sensuous and constantly scheming, Rose intends to kill her husband and run off with her lover.  But first she is going to drive George mad by flaunting herself before anyone who will notice.”
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.”
With co-star Joseph Cotton
Director Henry Hathaway also had kind words to say about working with Marilyn, on two seperate occassions, he was quoted as saying  “She’s the best natural actress I’ve directed.  And I go back.  I worked with Barbara LaMarr, Jean Harlow, Renee Adoree–right up to today.  And she’s the greatest natural talent.  Wait ’til you see her in this picture!” “Marilyn was marvellous to work with, very easy to direct and terifically ambitious to do better.  And bright, really bright.  She may not have had an education, but she was naturally bright.
With Director Henry Hathaway
‘Niagara’ was first released in theatres on January 21st 1953 and grossed a healthy $2.35 million return on an outlay of $1,670,000 during its initial run.  Today it is still among Marilyn’s most popular films. Happy birthday ‘Niagara!’
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‘NIAGARA’ TURNS 66

This week marks 66 years since the release of the 1953 film noir thriller ‘Niagara’ starring Marilyn Monroe, Joseph Cotton, Jean Peters and Directed by Henry Hathaway.

“Marilyn Monroe and Niagara, a raging torrent of emotion that even nature can’t control!” read the tag line on billboards and advertisements.  Twentieth Century FOX pulled out all the stops on what was to be Marilyn’s first starring role in a major motion picture.

The official synopsis of the movie reads as follows:
“The splendour of both Niagara falls and Marilyn Monroe enhance this taut tale about a faithless wife plotting against her husband.  Joseph Cotten stars as George Loomis, a disturbed Korean war veteran staying at Niagara Falls with his wife, Rose (Monroe).  Thoroughly sensuous and constantly scheming, Rose intends to kill her husband and run off with her lover.  But first she is going to drive George mad by flaunting herself before anyone who will notice.”

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.”

With co-star Joseph Cotton

Director Henry Hathaway also had kind words to say about working with Marilyn, on two seperate occassions, he was quoted as saying  “She’s the best natural actress I’ve directed.  And I go back.  I worked with Barbara LaMarr, Jean Harlow, Renee Adoree–right up to today.  And she’s the greatest natural talent.  Wait ’til you see her in this picture!”
“Marilyn was marvellous to work with, very easy to direct and terifically ambitious to do better.  And bright, really bright.  She may not have had an education, but she was naturally bright.

With Director Henry Hathaway

‘Niagara’ was first released in theatres on January 21st 1953 and grossed a healthy $2.35 million return on an outlay of $1,670,000 during its initial run.  Today it is still among Marilyn’s most popular films.

Happy birthday ‘Niagara!’