Marilyn Film Festival in Toronto

Lucky fans in the Toronto area can view some Marilyn films on the big screen.  TIFF in Toronto is screening several Marilyn and Liz Taylor movies to coincide with a Warhol exhibit.  These are the upcoming titles:

The Seven Year Itch

December 13

Monkey Business

December 18

Bus Stop

December 21

The Prince and the Showgirl 

December 27

Let's Make Love

December 28

River of No Return

January 5

The Misfits 

January 7

More info here on TIFF website

Joe Loved Marilyn - his personal letter to her

Just thinking about Joe DiMaggio today on what would have been his 101st birthday.  I thought I would share some excerpts from this amazing letter that was auctioned off by Juliens in December 2014 for $78,000.  Joe was such a private person and never spoke of Marilyn so it is rare to get insight into his personal feelings.

A Joe DiMaggio three-page handwritten letter to Marilyn Monroe postmarked October 9, 1954. DiMaggio dates the letter as "Saturday - a.m." and greets Marilyn "Dear Baby." The letter came to Marilyn on the heels of her October 6th announcement to the press that she and DiMaggio were divorcing. In the letter DiMaggio discusses watching the announcement. The letter reads in part, "Don't know what you're thoughts are about me, - but I can tell you I love you sincerely, - way deep in my heart, irregardless of anything." Accompanied by original transmittal envelope addressed to the house the couple shared in Beverly Hills, California.

"I love you and want to be with you."

"There is nothing I would like better than to restore your confidence in me."

DiMaggio wrote in his letter that he learned Monroe was leaving him when he saw her make the announcement on television.

"My heart split even wider seeing you cry in front of all these people," he wrote in the letter addressed to "Mrs. Joe DiMaggio" and mailed special delivery.

MarilynGeek Sneak Peek : Marilyn in the Flash

Love this book!  Here is an inside look at the new book Marilyn in the Flash by David Wills.





It can be purchased on amazon here...

Marilyn Monroe Blitzway Statue

Here is a video I did unboxing the new Marilyn Monroe Gentlemen Prefer Blondes statue by Blitzway.  

Upcoming Bonhams Auction includes some Marilyn screen worn costumes

Here are some interesting items from the upcoming auction....

Auction: TCM Presents ... Treasures from the Dream Factory
Date/Time: 23 Nov 2015
Location: New York

For further details please refer to the auction on the Bonhams website by clicking here, or click on the lot:

Lot 2 A Natalie Wood bound screenplay of Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay! USD 700 - USD 900
Lot 206 A Marilyn Monroe signed contract for The Asphalt Jungle USD 20,000 - USD 30,000
Lot 207 A Marilyn Monroe suit from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes USD 350,000 - USD 500,000
Lot 208 A Marilyn Monroe red saloon gown from River of No Return USD 300,000 - USD 500,000
Lot 209 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes USD 1,000 - USD 1,500
Lot 213 An original title for River of No Return USD 1,200 - USD 1,400
Lot 214 A Bert Stern photograph of Marilyn Monroe USD 1,000 - USD 1,500
Lot 215 A Marilyn Monroe signed U.S. Dept. of Defense identification card USD 10,000 - USD 15,000
Lot 218 A revised final screenplay of Let's Make Love USD 500 - USD 700
Lot 219 A large collection of rare contact sheets of Marilyn Monroe in Let's Make Love USD 50,000 - USD 80,000

Marilyn Monroe Owned Book and Rabbi Card

I have added a new section to my website featuring the latest addition to my collection.  It is a book from Marilyn's personal library with a surprise inside....

http://www.marilynmonroe.ca/camera/rabbi/

Marilyn Memorial Service 2015

The 2015 memorial service will be streamed live on youtube today at 2pm EST.