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Don't worry, I'll cover the crow's feet.

No.

I've heard of them.

Oh, shoot. It's him.

He's finished getting dressed.

Hello.

I'm Dr. DeShields. Pat Newcomb, Maryland's publicist.

Oh, I got him.

Would you consult another therapist?

Do you usually prescribe medicine?

And how often water sessions take place, doctor?

I can't do this.

Do you see more?

Oh, my God.

I like the dusty rose.

Should I wear a dress?

Do

you

usually prescribe medicine?

Do you usually prescribe medicine?

Right.

Are there complementary or other therapies that I should consider?

Marilyn, honey, I can't keep... Oh, just tell him five more minutes back, please.

What's next?

Sessions.

Well... It was a pleasure to meet you, Miss Newcomb.

Oh, she'll be out in a few.

Well... It's been an hour and a half.

Oh, won't you stay?

Please, just a few minutes more.

Well, here I am.

The late Marilyn Monroe.

Uh,

that in... the... the inscription on the Latin tiles out front was, uh,

nice.

Nice. Oh, good.

Well, I was there when I moved in.

It means I complete the course, but, well, I hope I'm just beginning.

Thank you, Mrs. Murray.

I've been in psychoanalysis for the past seven years.

And instead of becoming happier, I've become progressively more miserable.

Dr. Creenton has me lying on his couch every day for the past two years.

So what can you do for me that he couldn't?

Well, for one thing, give you a day off.

You must be exhausted.

Are you Freudian?

I'm concerned with brass tacks, Miss Monroe.

And I've never seen a picture of Freud without a cigar in his mouth.

Well, you're not what I expected.

Was that good or bad?

Well, I don't know yet.

What do you mean by brass tacks?

Functionality.

Being able to handle the demands of day-to-day living without Nebital,

Demerol, Phenobarbital. Who told you that?

A studio?

It's a small town.

Well, I was never anything but professional.

Oh, and they've made millions off of me.

Brass tacks also means having respect for other people's time.

So... how would you like to approach your therapy? I mean, if we continue.

Well, I'm not quite sure Freudian psychiatry is right for me.

I'm sick of dredging up things that are in the past.

And I don't want to think about them.

Everyone's childhood plays itself out.

Well, my mother gave me away when I was two weeks old.

And I never met my father.

Stood an old.

Norma Jean, stop daydreaming. Hand me a pen, please.

On a hill.

Far away.

Stood an old.

You have no right stealing my daughter.

She's mine.

Gladys, dear, calm down. No one is stealing your daughter. You pay us to

take care of her, remember?

Oh, adoption is theft. I will not abide it. Normandy! Gladys, calm down now.

You're not making any sense.

What have you done? She's mine!

She's mine! Let go!

No! She's mine! No!

No!

Mama.

Mama, mama, mama.

I'm not your mama.

Please don't call me that.

You can call me Aunt Ida from now on, Norma Jean.

Did the adoption go through?

No, I lived on the farm for another four years, and... Well,

my mother got sick again, so... What was wrong with her?

She lost her job.

She couldn't afford to pay Aunt Ida that $5 a week.

Would you have liked to have stayed at the farm?

My Aunt Grace, my mother's best friend, she came and got me.

Oh, and she took care of the both of us.

Gladys?

Gladys, honey, we're home.

Be nice if you were sitting here when she woke up.

No?

All right.

You like that picture?

She's pretty.

Well, maybe today we could go see.

Honey,

go next to her.

Oh, it's not gonna be for long, I promise.

When is Mother coming back?

Mother's not gonna be home for a long time, honey. She's sick.

But I'm not an orphan.

I'd take care of you, but I have to work.

There's no one to look after you.

I can look after myself.

Or go back to Aunt Ida's.

Next week, wanna come visit?

I'll bring you more of those, I promise.

Oh.

Here.

Come get you as soon as I can.

When I used to wake up, well, sometimes I'd think I was dead.

I understand.

I don't think so.

I don't want platitudes, Dr.

DeShields.

Well, if it wasn't for Grace, I wouldn't be where I am today.

She would come and visit me on Saturdays.

Or most Saturdays.

Jean Harlow, here she is. Look.

Wow.

Wow.

One day, you'll have your footprints here.

How would you like that?

Oh, Norma Jean.

God gave you that smile and that sweetness.

He gave them to you so you could share them with the world.

How would you like to go see Mother now?

At the hospital?

No.

She's out.

She's rented a bungalow a few blocks from here.

She said she wanted you to spend the night with her.

What are you doing? Hey, Gladys.

Daddy, you're all bent. How's my favorite doll?

Daddy, I can't wake up my daughter.

I didn't know you had a daughter.

She's in the bedroom.

Norma Jean.

This is Mike.

Uncle Mike.

Hi, honey.

Here. You're going to sleep on the couch for a little bit.

If you behave yourself, Uncle Mike will give you a quarter.

It's only for a little while.

Here.

I don't want it.

Get me.

She let me come back to bed.

Do those gold white sheets smell like sex?

It's not her fault.

She's been lonely, and... loneliness is the most,

uh... Did your mother's promiscuity

affect your own relationships with men?

Well, I have wonderful relationships with men.

As long as I'm not married to them.

And Grace introduced me to my first boyfriend, Jimmy Dougherty.

You know, I have this picture practically memorized.

Oh, yeah?

Why do you want to see it again, then?

Buddy Davis is so wonderful.

Cigarettes.

Candy.

Cigarettes.

Candy. You have gum?

Sure, honey. What flavor?

What have you got?

Spearmint.

Peppermint. Anything else?

Wintergreen.

Juicy fruit. Juicy fruit.

That's my favorite.

I love how the flavor just explodes in your mouth.

Cigarettes. Candy.

Cigarettes.

Candy.

Don't you ever dream of just floating up there with the stars?

There's no oxygen.

Without oxygen, you'll die.

Without dreams, you'll die.

Without dreams, we're just... Stop trying to talk like that lady.

We're in graces if you want to be in the pictures.

Is that what you want? You want to be in the pictures?

Of course, silly.

Why?

Because if you're in the movies, you'll be famous.

And if you're famous, everyone will love you.

What if only one person loved you?

Would that be so bad?

No. Oh, come on, old Jean. Why not?

Open your mouth.

Don't be cross.

Just... Oh, please take your coat off.

Well,

what do you think?

Does it make me sound distinctive and alluring?

Doc's company is transferring him.

To Virginia.

Oh.

I want you to come with us, but Doc says that you're too...

He doesn't want you with us.

Well, where will I go?

Well, you're too young to be on your own, so...

Please don't make me go back.

I hate the idea as much as you.

There's one other thing I can think of. What is it? Please, don't do it. Please.

You're 16.

That's the legal age.

I could talk to Jimmy's mother.

About what?

You could get married.

Marry Jimmy?

He's a good Christian boy.

You get along?

Well, sure, I like him. So I could talk to his mother?

But I don't love him.

No, but, well, love can come with time.

But we don't.

He makes fun of me when I talk about being in the pictures.

This isn't about being in the pictures.

If you don't want to go back to that terrible place, there is no other

option.

I'm really sorry, honey. I... I wish there was something I could do.

My grace.

Well, I'll marry him, then.

Good girl.

On the 19th. She'll be a beautiful June bride.

Will you give me away?

I know the boy's family.

They're good Christian people, Gladys.

This is what you want.

Yes.

Very disappointed.

I would no more give you away in marriage than I would sell you into

slavery.

You must never give yourself over to a man's carnal desires.

Carnality is disease.

All men carry it. My father died of it. It's filth. She doesn't realize what

she's doing. Don't you dare false witness against me. I know what you're

trying to do.

You have always wanted her for yourself because you are barren, just like Ida.

Bearing false witness is not going to work.

And you, I am telling you this for your own salvation.

For your salvation.

For your salvation. You may now

kiss the bride.

You're my wife, right?

No, no, no.

Please.

No, no, no, please. I'm so afraid.

The effect of my first marriage, well... It increased my lack of interest in sex.

Is that still true?

Oh, I'm the world's biggest sex symbol, Doctor. I should hope not.

Mrs. Murray?

If I'm going to be a symbol of something, I'd rather have it be sex and

some other things they've got symbols of.

But I do want to be an artist, not some erotic freak.

How did Jimmy feel about your...

Lack of interest.

Look, Jimmy.

I really joined the merchant marine.

How did you feel about that?

It was the war.

I can't believe it's only lunch. It's been the longest day. Oh, come on.

It can't be that bad.

I heard that man over there is putting pictures of girls in an army magazine.

What do you mean?

Oh, go on.

I would if I had your looks.

I could never.

Just, uh, look to your left.

Chin down just a little bit.

How old are you, honey?

I'm 18.

Well, if you can get someone to sign for you, I'm pretty sure I can get you into

an agency.

Really?

Yeah.

Oh.

That's it.

Nice.

Have a little fun.

What did you do to your hair?

Oh, I lightened it.

Do you like it?

I like your car.

Huh.

I'm so glad you can stay.

We're going to have such a good time.

Walls should be white.

Walls should be white.

Better? They should be white. I'll paint them.

That would be better.

I'm with an agency now.

This month I've been on seven covers.

Look.

That's me.

See? There's my darker hair.

This is a sinful business, Norma Jean.

This... This is a sinful business.

That's not what God intended for you to do with your life.

People in that business, they'll lead you astray.

I'll be in the other room if you need me.

Yours

should be

white.

Better.

Hello?

Jimmy?

Oh, Jimmy.

Guess my coming home is only important to one of us, huh?

No, it's, uh... Well, it's that my mother just got here.

I've been waiting at Pier 6 for two hours.

Well, I can't just leave her.

Why not?

Is that too often enough?

She's tired.

She's been traveling for so long. What do you think I've been doing, Norma

Jean?

Will you please try to understand?

Take the damn bus.

Jimmy?

Jimmy got his leave.

Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no.

I hoped you'd be happy for me.

You can't hide from the Lord.

You've fallen away, Norma Jean, but he will forgive you.

What would you like? Sugar.

Oh, boy, did you make a mess.

He will forgive you.

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, our Savior?

Yes, ma'am.

Do you trust him?

Jimmy?

There's something about his eyes. He doesn't... He doesn't belong to them,

does he?

Sure it does.

You shouldn't worry yourself about such things, Mother.

Good night.

If you hear them, turn off the lights.

Who? The voices. They don't like the dark.

I don't hear voices.

Don't let those bed bugs bite.

Oh, gosh, you're pretty.

You are.

No, Jimmy.

Mother's in the kitchen. Norma Jean?

Norma Jean?

Are you... Hey! What are you... What? What are you doing? Hey! Put it down!

Ow! I said put it down!

Stop it! Put it down!

Stop, please. She was just trying to protect me. Has she, uh, ever been

evaluated? I mean, in an institution, or... I voted socialist in 1924. They're

just trying to get even. They? The owners, stupid.

Anyone else in the family have a history of any mental illness? Yes, her mother

died in an institution.

Liar! You liar!

Arrest him!

Look at her. She's completely off her rocker. That's not true!

Who are you? What are you, old Los Angeles or something?

Please don't.

Mother will come and get you.

Don't hurt her!

You work for me, you know. You're supposed to be working for the people.

You know, some people can't help where they turn out to be.

There's no one to hear us now, Norma Jean. Come on.

I'm going to say it again.

All right. I'm coming in.

He was following me outside.

And when I came back, he saw me standing in the doorway.

He did not.

Daddy, he was there.

Don't call me that.

All right, now look, the only man in this house is me, your husband.

I just want his wife to act like a wife.

Is that too much to ask, honey? Daddy, there is a man.

I saw him. He's after me.

Well, that's what you think. You're just as crazy as your mother.

I'm taking you to the same place.

Let those head doctors take a look at you.

You can't do that. Oh, yes, I can, Norma Jean. First thing tomorrow morning,

getting all this straightened out once and for all.

Sick.

It was just my imagination.

It was shadows and everything.

Okay, you're gonna pretend you've got a man with you.

You're gonna give him that drink.

Roll camera.

In action.

I hope this is dry enough.

We can get wet.

Later.

It's a silent test, honey.

Oh, it helps me get in the mood.

Now walk over to the window.

Look like you don't know when you're gonna see him again.

And cut.

Thank you.

Was I all right?

Well, send it to Mr. Lyon, head of casting.

Oh.

Who knows?

Thank you.

It was nice meeting you fellas.

Oh, it was so well.

Well, the camera loves you, sweetheart.

You can make a fortune.

I don't care about money.

I just want to be wonderful.

Well, that's a nice attitude.

So, here is the deal.

75 a week to be paid, whether we use you or not.

Contract is renewable after six months at our option.

So, just a couple of small items, then.

Place of birth.

Los Angeles.

Los Angeles.

And marital status?

Separated. So all of our starlets are single, sweetheart.

Whether they're married or not.

Oh!

And how about your folks? What do they do?

Well, I never knew them.

I was raised in an orphanage.

Sorry, kid. That's, uh...

That's rough.

Well, that's where I learned to act, Mr. Lyon.

Uh, Ben.

Oh.

Ben.

So, uh, Norma Jean... Dog... Doggerty?

Doggerty. We need something people can pronounce.

Um, well, my maiden name is Mortensen.

That's a little long.

What about Monroe?

It was her mother's name.

Love it.

You know, kid, you remind me of an actress I used to know back on Broadway.

Marilyn Miller.

Yeah.

Marilyn Monroe.

How about that? Huh?

The alliteration's good.

Well,

I've got a six-month contract at Fox.

And even if I don't work, they have to pay me.

You're such a pretty girl.

And they changed her name.

It's Marilyn Monroe.

She's using your maiden name.

Oh.

She's very pretty.

Mom, your daughter.

I don't remember giving birth to you.

I'm gonna go speak with the doctor.

Here.

Look at these.

Aren't they wonderful, dear?

Why is she wearing that uniform?

Oh, yeah, it makes her feel more in control.

Miss Mortenson, is your father available to speak with us? We were hoping he

could shed some light on her behavioral history.

I never met him.

I don't know where he is.

My Aunt Grace said that, well, they were never married, so... Well, the

shock treatment is working.

Mm-hmm. The head of casting said that she'd go straight to the top.

The top of what?

The ladder? I don't know.

Here she is.

I'd like to speak with my father.

Do you...

Do you know where he is? No.

Well, they think if they could speak with him, that it could help you.

Could you help us find him?

No. I don't know.

But I'm sure he's very nice.

I drove out to the desert to see him, but he wouldn't even come to the door.

I'm not even sure he was the one.

The one who was my father.

Do you think finding him would have made a difference?

I don't know if it was as much him as it was the idea of him.

Which do you think was stronger?

Wanting his approval, his protection, his love, or the idea of being able to

say, I did it without you?

Well, I suppose it was his approval and love.

The other is petty.

But it didn't happen, so... you had to look for it elsewhere.

You mean by the men I marry?

Is that the only time you tried to see Mr. Gifford?

Yes.

I had a career to focus on.

You can give me a lift, right?

Sorry for interrupting.

I'm packing up, Marilyn.

Oh, and will you be back?

It's only for two days. I'll be back Monday.

Oh, Pat.

I'll be back Monday, too.

I hate to be alone.

Listen, Mrs. Murray's here if you need anything.

Oh, Mrs. Murray.

Marilyn was just telling me about her first studio contract.

It's fascinating.

I think you're in good hands, peaches.

You call me if you need anything.

So, your first contract.

Well, that's where I met Whitey.

But I never got hired.

You mean... Never got hired.

Mr. Zack.

All that or the production.

He hated me.

All I did was publicity stills.

I couldn't even pay my rent.

But I went to the studio every day.

And I learned as much as I could about lighting and wardrobe and makeup.

I'll see you on set for finals.

Hi. Oh, I was just watching. Oh, come on in.

Hi.

I'm, uh... I'm Marilyn Monroe, and I'm a contract player here.

And I don't mean to be a bother, but, well, I'm not working right now, so I

was hoping you could help me or show me how I could apply my makeup better.

Of course. Come on in. Grab a seat.

So, it's different for black and white and color photography.

Let's start with the black and white look.

Perfect.

You've got great structure.

Oh, my eyes are too far apart.

The camera will never know.

Your skin's a bit dry, though.

I know. Try using Vaseline. I put Vaseline under the baby.

Oh, at least I'm doing something right.

Oh, I love Jean Harlow.

She's great.

She's beautiful.

Okay, let's get your makeup off first.

Yes it is.

Hello, Tom.

Hi, it's Norma Jean.

My pleasure. Well, actually, it's Marilyn Monroe now.

The studio changed my name.

How are you?

Oh, good.

Listen,

I've been thinking, and I've reconsidered your offer.

Yes.

Well, as long as your wife is present, well, I think everything should be fine.

How are you doing, Norma Jean?

Oh, um, it's Marilyn now.

Please call me Marilyn. I have to get used to it.

I've done my makeup, so I'm ready to go.

Oh, you look beautiful.

And don't be nervous.

Thank you for being here. It's fine, honey.

Can I get you something?

The coffee?

Oh, uh, yes, please.

Norma Jean, come.

It's Marilyn, remember?

Uh-huh.

How's that?

Uh, looks good.

Perfect, perfect.

Don't be nervous.

You're beautiful.

Okay, camera.

Here's your boyfriend, honey.

Ah, yeah, and what a lucky boyfriend he is.

Nice. Beautiful, beautiful.

All right, just stay just like that.

Perfect. Okay, one more. Just like that. Just like that.

Perfect.

All right, can we, uh, remove the fabric now?

Are you ready?

Sure.

You have the prettiest figure I think I've ever seen.

My husband certainly enjoys his work. I should hope so.

Oh, he does.

Okay, and here we go.

One, two.

Beautiful.

Just like that. Very nice.

Perfect. Very nice.

Lift your hand a bit to the left. There we go.

You are killing me.

Yes. And hold that.

Beautiful. Oh, my goodness.

Okay, thank you.

There you go.

Thank you.

This is going straight to the electric company.

And to Ford Motors.

This isn't gonna get around town, is it?

You'll be the queen of every gas station or barbershop in Midwest, but no one in

Hollywood will ever know, honey. Don't worry.

Do you know Joe Skink?

Um... Is he the chairman of Fox Studios?

Yeah, that's the one.

I know who he is.

Every week there's a poker party at his house.

Producers, directors, big money.

He likes pretty girls.

You pour some drinks, you make small talk.

Oh, I don't know, Tom.

I don't really have a dress to wear to something like that.

You can pick out whatever you like.

Really?

Something like this?

Beautiful.

Here you go. Thanks.

Thank you.

Good evening, Mr. Skink.

I hope I'm not too late.

I try to be punctual.

It's fine, my dear.

You're here now.

What's your name?

Marilyn.

Marilyn? Yes.

That's lovely.

Thank you.

Come meet the boys.

I'd love to.

Gentlemen, this is Marilyn.

Oh, hello.

Hello, gentlemen.

She's going to be joining us.

Champagne, miss? Oh, please.

Well,

what are we playing?

You know who I am.

But you don't know who I am.

Honey,

I probably know you better than you know yourself.

I think she's exactly what you're looking for.

Uh,

Marilyn... Monroe.

Marilyn Monroe.

Yeah. I'll have her call your office.

Good.

Picture's called Scudahoo Scudahay.

What's it about?

It's a picture.

Thank you, Mr. Skank.

You signed to a studio?

I was.

Yours.

But I guess Mr.

Zanuck didn't feel... Zanuck's a schmuck.

I'll take care of him.

Here.

Giving me a chance is one thing.

Giving me cash is another.

Thank you.

See you soon.

Yeah.

You were terrific in Asphalt Jungle.

It was my big break.

My last film was directed by Mr. Houston as well, but... Well, it was very

difficult.

Oh, come on, Dr. Deshiels. Don't make me drink alone.

I'm sorry. That would be a violation of the doctor-patient relationship.

But we don't have a doctor-patient relationship yet.

Oh, don't be such a fuddy-duddy.

Do you drink at work?

Never.

Did Dr. Greenson drink with you?

Dr.

Greenson sends me to Dr. Eagleburg for my vitamin shots.

And after my vitamin shots, I can barely walk or talk.

Marilyn.

Why did you call me?

Well, I just... I-I don't want to become a mother.

You're saying she's cured?

Paranoid schizophrenia isn't the measles, Ms. Mortenson.

It's a permanent condition of which there's no cure.

Well, if she's not better, then why are you releasing her?

Well, she hasn't posed a threat to herself or other patients or staff in

six weeks. I can't keep her here any longer.

Well, what if it happens again?

We'll be here.

I'm taking you with me, Mother.

Will I be safe?

And recognized me.

So he gave it to us.

For free.

You should ask him if he'll give us lunch, too.

Do you remember when we used to come here?

When I was little?

This is very good.

Jimmy and I are divorced now.

I thought that'd make you glad.

Did you love him?

I don't know.

It would be nice to be in love though.

I hope that happens for you.

How old were you when you started to hear the voices?

You're hearing them now, aren't you?

Well, not all the time.

No, of course not.

Well, did Grandmother have them too?

Is that why she had to go away?

I couldn't take care of her any longer, and someday you won't be able to take

care of me.

I will always take care of you.

And she blamed me.

She called me an ingrade and said...

vile things about me.

But when it happens, when you have to send me away, and trust me, you will

someday, I won't blame you. I won't blame you at all because it is the

parent's job to take care of the child, not the other way around.

Oh, I don't want to make you sad.

Oh, no.

Look, you have a smile just like your grandmother Della.

So do you really think that man would buy us lunch?

I think he would.

But he's going to want something more from you, Norma Jean.

They always do.

Okay. Oh, jeez.

Thank you.

To us.

To us.

Now, some people I'd like you to meet.

Starting with this man right here, Peter.

This is Marilyn Monroe.

Peter is a fantastic producer.

Oh, well, it's nice to meet you, fantastic producer.

And over here, Robert.

I'd like you to meet Marilyn Monroe.

Robert is the richest man I know.

Hello.

Nice to meet you. Ah, yes.

Alvin. I'd like you to meet Marilyn Monroe.

Alvin is a damn fine director.

Oh. Yeah.

It's a pleasure.

See how easy it is?

Thank you.

I'd sink like a rock.

You never learned how to swim?

I came over on a boat when I was six.

That was water enough.

I'm glad you called me.

I thought you were avoiding me.

Oh, no.

No, I... I just took some time off, you know?

I've been to New York.

And, uh, Acapulco.

And I'm fixing up the most adorable little house in Santa Monica.

New York.

Acapulco.

Nothing happens in this town that I don't know about. And I know about you.

You got no agent, you haven't worked, and you're living in a rat trap. Correct

or not?

This... This hurts me, Marilyn. We're friends.

I thought.

I owe five months rent.

I'll take care of that. Why aren't you getting any jobs?

I don't know.

Maybe I don't have what it takes.

Oh, you got it.

You just got to believe it.

I want you to meet Natasha Laites.

She's the best coach in the business.

She would never work with me.

Joe!

You're so wonderful.

I am... I wish there was something I could do

for you.

There's no one out there. We have to be careful. Don't let them out.

There is someone there. Of course they're there. I can see them. They're

right there.

Really?

They're there. We have to keep them out.

You need to calm down. Come on, really. What's happening?

She thinks there's someone trying to get in. I don't think it. I know there are

people trying to get in.

There's nobody trying to get in. Come on. Stop. Off of me. Stop. Stop. I'm

sorry. You're going to be sorry when they get in. Okay, Mother.

Mother.

I'm telling you. Look at this.

Mother. Mother.

Everything's going to be all right now.

All right?

They can't come in if you're in charge.

Okay? You're in charge.

See?

It's mine. It's not yours. Yes. Oh, there's a little hat. Do you want a

little hat?

It's mine, too.

Okay.

Do you always dress like that?

No, not always.

This is 300 years of collective wisdom devoted to the art and craft

of the theater.

All of it can be summarized in a concept that is both simple and excruciating.

Know yourself.

transmit that knowledge through the character to the audience.

Who we are will be found in the aggregate of our experience,

not in our bosom.

Oh, I think I'm a nice person.

I adore children.

Why?

Their innocence, I guess.

All they want is to be loved.

Is that all you want?

To be loved?

Well, not all.

I want to be a movie star.

I do not make movie stars.

I make actresses.

What are you afraid of?

Loneliness.

I can see that you have known loneliness.

Are you willing to draw upon that experience?

No, they weren't.

They were not the happiest of times.

Happy times do not always make great work.

She'll work with you, right? We start tomorrow.

I'm so excited. Yeah, I'll bet she is, too. She'll try to get you into bed.

What?

I would never do that.

Yeah, well, don't let her know.

And never say never.

Drink?

Thank you.

He's the reason we're here.

Johnny Hyde. He's an agent with William Morris.

His father was in the circus, so I guess he comes by it naturally.

He's got Lana Turner, Rita Hayworth, and Betty Hutton.

Go ahead.

Oh.

Oh, come with me. I hate introducing myself.

He knows who you are.

You're already a star.

I know.

Except the right people, these people, don't know it.

I'll make sure they find out.

Inside six months, you'll never have to read again.

Offers only.

I admire men who don't waste time.

You like to keep your Johnny waiting?

And I get to work with Betty Davis and Ann Baxter.

It's called All About Eve.

I won't be here.

Well, Mother, you know I start shooting next week.

I'm going to visit your Aunt Dora in Oregon.

Oh.

Well, Oregon is such a long trip, Mother.

I enjoy traveling. You meet so many interesting people.

Or when will you be back?

Oh, don't worry, dear. You'll be fine.

You have to get used to my not being here at some point.

Oh, yes.

Oh, Norma Jean.

Yes, Mother?

You won't tell anyone where I'm going.

Your secret's safe with me.

This is scene 73, Marilyn.

You've just become ill in the ladies' room of the theater. I know, I know.

Work through your process.

Connect with the character.

Good.

I shall read the role of Mr. Duet.

Ah, feeling better, my dear?

Like I just swam the English Channel.

Now what?

Your next move, it seems to me, should be towards television.

Tell me this.

Do they always... Do they have auditions for television?

Marilyn. You hear that?

Concentrate. No. You're talking about me. There's no one out there. You don't

hear that? No. There's nothing.

Oh, I can't do this.

to call Johnny. Come here, come here, come here.

I will take care of you.

Oh, darling girl.

Why are you so tormented?

Ah,

feeling better, my dear?

Like I just swam the English Channel.

Now what?

For your next move, it seems to me you should head towards television.

Tell me this. Do they have auditions for television?

Cut.

How was I that time?

Claudia is not a girl that thinks a great deal. She's instinctive.

I'm telling you again, throw the line away.

Don't invest too much into it. Am I clear?

Certainly, Mr. Mankiewicz.

Camera reload, please.

Thank you.

The line needs more pathos.

He wants me to throw it away. But this is your moment.

But he wrote the script.

Johnny! How's my girl?

Good. How are you?

You're doing great.

Oh.

For me?

It's about my mother.

She left for Oregon two weeks ago and she never got there.

I thought your mother's dead.

She gets so confused she could be lost.

But you told me she's dead.

Well, the publicity people, they... They said it would make a better story if I

was an orphan.

Johnny, I really need to find her.

Can you help me, please?

I can't go back out there. You gotta go. Oh, no, please, just don't. I can't do

it. They're all waiting for you. Here.

These will calm you down.

They work good.

Everyone squares by them.

No, I don't take medicine.

What do you mean you don't take medicine? Take the medicine. You need

it. I'll find your mother.

Take them.

Natasha, don't worry.

Who's... Johnny!

Johnny, I need her!

She's gonna ruin you!

Mankiewicz is a director, not you! This town is full of failed actresses who

think they can teach!

Johnny... Now tell her.

Oh, Johnny... Tell her!

I worked like a dog to get you the job!

You cut me the audition.

I've got the job.

They agreed to let you stay on set, but we can't talk.

But just give me a look and I'll know what you want.

You want this whole thing to go to hell?

It'll be all right.

Oh, I love you, too.

God, how could you do that to her?

I'm trying to protect you from her!

She thinks you're nuts!

She told me you hear voices.

She's using you, honey.

Everyone uses everyone.

Can you believe this fan mail?

Of course I can.

That's what happens.

All of these?

They want pictures with autographs. Every single one.

I'll get you one of those stamps.

No. I want to sign each one myself and put a personal message.

You know that darling little apartment I was telling you about that I'm moving to

on Doheny?

Oh, that has two bedrooms.

Baby, I'm so happy for you. You can come stay with me whenever you want.

I

know

you're looking for me. You have no right sending spies.

Where are you?

Are you never gonna forgive me?

Let me tell you something, Norma Jean.

It broke my heart to give you up. It was my mother that insisted.

So how much longer are you going to hold this against me?

Mother, just tell me where you are.

No, I don't have to.

I'm a married woman now. I can do whatever I want. You're married, huh?

Yes. A lovely man, John Herbert Ely. I call him John.

Well, I can't meet him.

Oh, you're not going to trick me into coming back. There, no, I have advisors.

And they have told me that I should not return to California under any

circumstances, that I would be in grave danger if I do.

You're being watched, too.

What do you mean? Who's watching?

Your mother's new husband is John Stuart Ely.

She said it was John Herbert.

And my PI says there were people in some gin mill, and he was bragging to them

that he landed Marilyn Monroe's old lady.

And on top of it, this Ely character is a bigamist.

He's got another wife in Idaho.

Could you fellas please give us some privacy?

Sure thing.

I know you don't want to hear it, but everything's breaking good for you.

And let's face facts, some people you just can't help.

So you want me to forget her?

What kind of person would do that?

And what kind of person would suggest that?

I'm thinking of you, honey. How are you?

No one can tell me what to do about my mother.

I'm sorry, Marilyn. Whatever you decide, I'm with you.

I talked to my lawyer.

The divorce will be final end of the month.

I can't marry you, Johnny.

I left my family.

I didn't ask you to.

And I didn't want you to.

But you said you love me.

I do, but... I mean, if we got married... It would

be for all the wrong reasons.

I'd want to be a cold digger.

Johnny was the kindest man ever.

Nobody would have loved me like that.

Time rolls on and youth is gone and can't straighten up when

you've been But stiff back or stiff knees you stand straight at

Tiffany's

Couple things.

Couple things.

Let's do this.

Wait for it.

Wait. Hit.

That's it.

Miss Monroe, this is for Mr. Zanuck.

Thank you.

Upon review, Fox Studios is prepared to honor your request for a private

dressing room, but we are not prepared for a salary increase.

I'm sorry, Marilyn.

I love Jane and everything, but why does she make in ten more times money than I

am?

Pictures called gentlemen prefer blondes.

And I'm the blonde.

If this picture's a hit, things are gonna change around here.

Anticipation is growing, as stars of the silver screen will soon arrive for the

PhotoPlay Awards of 1953.

Alan Ladd heads the field of winners, and the fastest rising female star is

newcomer Marilyn Monroe.

It looks like 20th Century Fox has a new glamour queen on their hands.

Dear, you're painting my nails on my fingers.

Yes, make sure you get to...

I'll get it. Thank you, Aunt Grace.

Oh, you're genius.

All these try in time.

Norman Sheen!

Mother! God, you're okay.

You're in danger. You're in grave danger.

Mother, what are you doing? Everyone has seen you.

They've seen all of you. You've been exposed.

I'll take care of you, but don't worry. I don't think they followed me. I was

very careful. I went underground. I went all around.

What? Your husband.

Yeah, I went right and right and right. So I don't think they followed me, but

I'm not sure. Mother, please, let's get you in a bath, all right? No, no, no.

Water is poison.

But what we have to do is close everything down. Over here, I'll take

care of it. Close this off. This is too bright. Close all this off. I'll take

care of it. Marilyn is fine. I'll take care of it.

If you don't leave in the next few minutes, you're going to miss the whole

thing.

We'll meet you downstairs.

Thank you, Peach.

There you go.

Thank you. It's beautiful.

I've, uh, I've given her a mild sedative.

Does she understand what's happening?

Yeah.

Rockhaven Sanitarium is one of the finest private facilities in the city.

I want her to get the best of everything.

I don't care what it costs.

That's very noble of you, Miss Monroe.

Wouldn't you do the same for your mother?

Of course.

I know this isn't the best time, but... I wonder, may

I have your autograph?

They're going to take you to your new home now.

I think you'll be very happy.

Oh, ma'am. Please.

Oh, baby.

Drink this.

All right?

You look beautiful.

Tell me, Miss Monroe, how does it feel to be an overnight sensation?

Oh, well, I wouldn't say overnight.

But I do feel sensational.

This is the most wonderful moment of my life.

What advice can you give the young actresses out there who dream of

achieving stardom?

Oh, well.

Always wear the right shoes.

With the right shoes, a girl can conquer the world.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Oh, thank you.

It's nice to meet you, Joe.

Marilyn. I fell in love with your magic.

Oh, I need to sleep. No, no, damn it, no.

I want you to know.

If anything happens to me, then you'll be taken care of.

Oh, I would go too.

Oh, no.

You want me to stay here and then clean house and make lasagna like your mother?

If you'll follow me, the president is just finishing a call.

He's going to divorce Jackie.

Jack said that?

Oh, Paul screwed up Marilyn.

She's going nuts and she's not responsible.

But I'm not an invalid and I'm sick of being treated like one.

I'll be the funniest bitch they ever saw.