Arrival of the Birds [Marilyn Monroe]

Edited by Laura - Made for Fun, not Profit **Program Used: Sony Vegas 12 •• Watch in 720p •• Follow me on Twitter @ Subscribe my back-up... DESCRIPTION// A tribute to the unforgettable and incomparable Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962). MARILYN MONROE FILMS USED; Ladies of the Chorus (1949) All About Eve (1950) Clash by Night (1952) Don’t Bother to Knock (1952) We’re Not Married (1953) Niagara (1953) Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) How to Marry a Millionaire (1954) River of No Return (1954) There’s No Business Like Show Business (1954) The Seven Year Itch (1955) The Prince and the Showgirl (1956) Bus Stop (1957) Some Like It Hot (1959) Let’s Make Love (1960) The Misfits (1961) MARILYN MONROE DOCUMENTARIES USED; Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days (2001) Love, Marilyn (2012) WARNING; The audio at the end isn’t the greatest quality but hopefully it doesn’t hurt your ears too much. Best watched without headphones I think. I think this video could be best described as a tribute to the real Marilyn Monroe. Not the icon or the sex symbol- but the woman (plagued with sadness) who just wanted to be loved for who she really was- not what she portrayed on the screen. As a result, I tried to use only candid photographs that capture her in a much more natural light (and not include the infamous MM poses and photoshoots). I tried something a bit different with this video and I’m not quite sure if I actually managed to pull it off. Ever since I saw “Love, Marilyn“ earlier this year, I’ve been wanting to make a video that utuilizes the incredible candid footage that appeared in that documentary. I came up with this idea shortly after with the intention of the candid footage and interview audio being the center piece. Again, not sure if I actually created something worth watching in this video (personally, I don’t like it) but hopefully you guys enjoy it. I am SO obsessed with Marilyn Monroe. Like, my bedroom is literally cluttered with different pieces of MM memorabilia. She is my inspiration. I just think she is such an incredible person and her struggle with depression and mental illness is something I can really relate to. Just so you know, I definitely intend to make more videos about MM in future as my obsession with her isn’t going to die anytime soon :) Those familiar with my videos know that I always try to include film recommendations for those looking to explore the works of the actors and actresses I make tributes for. That being said, I consider this to be a rather personal tribute and therefore it is less about the films of Marilyn Monroe the actress and more about the person she was inside. I will, however, give you one recommendation which is not only my personal favourite of hers but also comes the closest to representing Marilyn’s true personality (as her friends have described her in the years since her passing). Based on a play written by Marilyn’s then husband, Arthur Miller, “The Misfits“ (1961) is a drastically different addition to her filmography- and also the most personal. Miller based the title character of Roslyn (notice the spelling) on his wife- which deeply disturbed Marilyn, who thought Miller was making fun of her. She hated the film and, subsequently, this was the last straw in the marriage of Miller and Monroe (who were separated within 10 days of the film wrapping). However, despite Marilyn’s own objections to the character she portrayed, I personally think Roslyn is one of her most likable and relatable characters. Those who have read biographies on her (as I have) will no doubt see the similarities between Roslyn and Marilyn- especially when it comes to their childlike innocence and love of animals.