
The Legend of Marilyn Monroe
Documentary
Overview
The Legend of Marilyn Monroe is a 1966 American documentary film chronicling the life and career of actress Marilyn Monroe. Directed by Terry Sanders, and narrated by John Huston.
Top Cast


Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe
Self (archive footage)
Marilyn Monroe
Self (archive footage)
Jerry Giesler
Jerry Giesler
Himself
Jerry Giesler
Himself


John Huston
John Huston
Narrator
John Huston
Narrator


Lauren Bacall
Lauren Bacall
Lauren Bacall


Tony Curtis
Tony Curtis
Tony Curtis


Clark Gable
Clark Gable
Clark Gable


John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy


Jane Russell
Jane Russell
Jane Russell


Lee Strasberg
Lee Strasberg
Lee Strasberg


Billy Wilder
Billy Wilder
Billy Wilder
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