Marilyn Monroe performances and awards In it, Monroe stands on a subway grate with the air blowing up the skirt of her white dress, which became one of the most famous scenes of her career. After appearing in "Bus Stop" (1956), Monroe founded her own production company, Marilyn Monroe Productions, in 1955; the company produced one film independently, "The Prince and the Showgirl" (1957). Monroe then appeared in "Some Like It Hot" (1959) and "The Misfits" (1961). She was suspended from the filming of "Something's Got to Give" in June 1962, and the film remained uncompleted when she died in August. Although she was a
Marilyn (1963 film) Marilyn (1963 film) Marilyn is a 1963 documentary film based on the life of the 1950s actress and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe. The film, directed by Harold Medford, was released by 20th Century Fox, and was narrated by Rock Hudson. Marilyn Monroe rose to fame with the 1953 film noir "Niagara", released by 20th Century Fox. Monroe had signed with Fox "originally" in 1947, and played bit parts in a few films, starring actors like Betty Grable, June Haver, Cary Grant, Peggy Cummins, and Jeanne Crain. When released from Fox, Monroe found work as yet again a bit player in