Step into the enchanting world of a mesmerizing icon, as we delve into Marilyn Monroe’s last five movies. With her bewitching beauty and undeniable talent, Monroe left an indelible mark on Hollywood history before tragically departing this realm far too soon.
Join us as we journey through these cinematic marvels that showcase both her luminous presence on-screen and the tumultuous events unfolding behind the scenes. Get ready to be captivated by Monroe’s timeless charm in films that etched her name forever in Tinseltown’s illustrious annals.
The Prince and the Showgirl (1957)
Plot: An American showgirl becomes entangled in political intrigue when the Prince Regent of a foreign country attempts to seduce her.
Starring: Marilyn Monroe,Laurence Olivier,Sybil Thorndike
Bus Stop (1956)
Plot: Cowboys Beauregard Decker and Virgil Blessing attend a rodeo in Phoenix, where Decker falls in love with beautiful cafe singer Cherie. He wants to take Cherie back to his native Montana and marry her, but she dreams of traveling to Hollywood and becoming famous. When she resists his advances, Decker forces Cherie onto the bus back to Montana with him, but, when the bus makes an unscheduled stop due to bad weather, the tables are turned.
Starring: Marilyn Monroe,Don Murray,Arthur O’Connell
Some Like It Hot (1959)
Plot: Two musicians witness a mob hit and struggle to find a way out of the city before they are found by the gangsters. Their only opportunity is to join an all-girl band as they leave on a tour. To make their getaway they must first disguise themselves as women, then keep their identities secret and deal with the problems this brings – such as an attractive bandmate and a very determined suitor.
Starring: Tony Curtis,Jack Lemmon,Marilyn Monroe
Let’s Make Love (1960)
Plot: When billionaire Jean-Marc Clement learns that he is to be satirized in an off-Broadway revue, he passes himself off as an actor playing him in order to get closer to the beautiful star of the show, Amanda Dell.
Starring: Marilyn Monroe,Yves Montand,Tony Randall
The Misfits (1961)
Plot: While filing for a divorce, beautiful ex-stripper Roslyn Taber ends up meeting aging cowboy-turned-gambler Gay Langland and former World War II aviator Guido Racanelli. The two men instantly become infatuated with Roslyn and, on a whim, the three decide to move into Guido’s half-finished desert home together. When grizzled ex-rodeo rider Perce Howland arrives, the unlikely foursome strike up a business capturing wild horses.
Starring: Marilyn Monroe,Clark Gable,Eli Wallach
These five movies spanned the later years of Monroe’s career and showcased her versatility as an actress, from dramatic roles to comedic performances.
