Tag Archives: Marilyn Monroe

That Reminds Me by Norman Zierold

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

That Reminds Me is a charmingly constructed conversational memoir by writer and author, Norman Zierold. Reading the book, I genuinely felt like I was sitting down having tea with Norman, as he gaily recounted adventures and stories from the golden … Continue reading →

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Marilyn Monroe: A British Love Affair, National Portrait Gallery

Posted on November 10, 2012 by

Surprisingly, Marilyn Monroe visited England just the once in her short lifetime. During the filming of The Prince and the Showgirl with Laurence Olivier, Monroe and Arthur Miller rented Parkside House in Surrey from July – November 1956. During this … Continue reading →

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A Saunter Around 20th Century Fox

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

Last week I spent a fascinating afternoon wandering around the backlot at 20th Century Fox. A friend is working on a film there and for me, nothing beats the buzz of a working studio. I’m familiar with most of the studios in England: Pinewood, … Continue reading →

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American Prince

Posted on October 7, 2010 by

Tony Curtis wasn’t just an actor, he was a movie star, something altogether different. Although if you asked Tony how he viewed himself, surprisingly he would say that he was an artist (as in painter) before actor. As a child … Continue reading →

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