Film noir Marilyn Monroe Niagra 1953 Roskruge and Santa Rita Hotels Tucson AZ 1967-2008
by David Lee Guss
Title
Film noir Marilyn Monroe Niagra 1953 Roskruge and Santa Rita Hotels Tucson AZ 1967-2008
Artist
David Lee Guss
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Photograph - Photography
Description
While this photo was taken in May 1967, the calendar featuring Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) dates from the early 1950's or when the color noir "Niagra" was released. The hotel entrance sign belongs to the Roskruge Hotel which was used in the pilot episode of "The Fugitive" TV noir series (1963).
Shortly after being used in "Revenge of the Nerds" (1984) the hotel, including the entire block, was leveled.
"Niagra" was shot by Joseph MacDonald (1906-1968) who also filmed other noirs including "Call Northside 777," "The Dark Corner," "The Street With No Name" and "Pickup on South Street" ( final two with Richard Widmark).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgUBtHKfkfM&feature=search
Note: Under the arch can be seen the partial sign of The Santa Rita Hotel, which played host to many cast and crew members when they filmed in Tucson, Arizona or the surrounding area.
Marilyn's final film "Somethings Got To Give" was not completed at her death, which was ruled a suicide. (There is also compelling evidence that there was foul play in her death.)
Here she is badgered by director George Cukor in a poolside scene with two children. In his defense children are a real pain to direct. Charles Laughton had Robert Mitchum handle the children's direction in "Night of the Hunter."
For someone who supposedly couldn't remember her lines and was mentally out if it, Marilyn seems to be in control here. And she was never more beautiful.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHkzAvda61o&NR=1
There is also compelling evidence that there was foul play in her death. An autopsy had revealed she had taken 47 Nembutal tablets but there was no residue in her stomach, which meant the barbiturate had to be injected or administered anally.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KvlfkD7934&feature=related
"Hollywood is a place where they will pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul."...Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962)
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