Beyond her stunning looks and charisma, Monroe has showcased comedic brilliance and even a knack for dramatic performances.

Starring the iconicBette DavisalongsideAnne Baxter,George Sanders, andCeleste Holm.

Under the iconic filmmaker’s direction, Monroe blends humor and sensuality in a captivating way.

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Monroe stars opposite the charming and talented old Hollywood iconClark Gable.

In the meantime, further complications set in.

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Marilyn Monroe sitting while touching her earring in Don’t Bother to Knock

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Laurence Olivier and Marilyn Monroe in The Prince and the Showgirl looking at each other

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Marilyn Monroe standing in an open doorway looking at Don Haggerty in The Asphalt Jungle (1950)

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Marilyn Monroe as Miss Casswell sitting on the stairs looking worried with several people behind her also sitting in All About Eve

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Marilyn Monroe and David Wayne as Pola and Freddie cuddling on a plane in the film How to Marry a Millionaire.

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Marilyn Monroe looking worried in Niagara

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The Girl smiling while holding her flying skirt down in the film The Seven Year Itch.

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Marilyn Monroe as Lorelei Lee performing “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friends” in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

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Marilyn Monroe as Roslyn frowning in ‘The Misfits’

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Joe and Sugar having a conversation with holding empty glasses in Some Like It Hot

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