Tuesday, 21 February 2017

Still of the day: The Misfits

Sky Movies are running lots of Marilyn movies just now, but never THE MISFITS. I used to be obsessed about this 1961 John Huston film when I was younger, and saw it lots of times in that pre-video world - I had to go to any screening of it. Its one I need to see again now, before too long. Lots on it at MM labels. 
And here's Thelma .....

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3 comments:

  1. Anonymous21 February 2017 at 12:58

    Love this one. So many broken characters trying hard to function in the world. Marilyn proves what a gifted dramatic actress she was here. Both she and Monty seem so fragile and raw in this. Maddy

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  2. Kirk21 February 2017 at 16:14

    In addition to the actors pictured, Eli Wallach gives a very good performance, too.

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  3. Michael O'Sullivan22 February 2017 at 10:06

    Yes, it was fascinating seeing Eli Wallach age into that wizened old man (he lived to be 98) - his Guido is a fascinating character here too. It was good to see John Huston and Arthur Miller (doing a book signing) in their later years.

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