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Marilyn Files [VHS]

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This video was based on the exhaustive research of Robert F. Slatzer who is one of the few remaining living persons who actually knew Marilyn Monroe. Slatzer knew her for 16 years of her adult life until her death, was married to her for a few days in 1952, until the studio forced an anullment/divorce. Regardless of whether you believe that part of his relationship with MM, Slatzer has done the most extensive research on her life and what he believes was her murder. Complete with a cast of District Attorney's from various states, all of which reviewed Slatzer's investigation materials and interviewed not only Slatzer, but the only living witness to Marilyn Monroe's Autopsy, former Deputy District Attorney, John Miner. Miner's testimony reveals that although he believes that Marilyn DID NOT Kill Herself, he goes to great lengths to protect her deceased doctor, Ralph Greenson, Miner's buddy. Miner also lets the viewer finally hear that there was INDEED AN INVOLVEMENT BY THE KENNEDY'S and admits the D.A.'s office covered up! He won't however, tell us exactly what happened, but lets the D.A.'s who are questioning him know that he is willing to go to all ends to block the investigation into her death, and admits he has covered up all these years. Miner says he may even go so far as to be willing to go to jail, if forced to testify.Pretty explosive stuff! Some of the re-inactments we could have done without, aside from that, it reveals far more than the "Say Goodbye To The President" documentary from the 80's. Highly recommended and will give you a good education, if you are looking for one, as to all the cast of characters, motives for murder and evidence thereof. I give it a AAAA++++******RATING*****AAAAA++++

I have purchased this video from amazon.com twice in an attempt to get the real thing. What they are selling is not Robert Slazer's "The Marilyn Files" but some sort of pirated A&E special with poorly intercut interviews with Robert Slatzer and a brief interview at the end (which cuts off half-way through) with Marilyn's foster sister Eleanor "Bebe" Goddard.

What is being sold here is a poorly pirated copy of some television special. The label is hand-typed and the cover is a poor black and white Xerox of the orginal box. The only thing good about it is the feature clips (most of them quite rare rare) of Marilyn, and Elton John's "Candle in the Wind," which plays, in some form or another, throughout the feature. It runs like a poorly pirated copy with tracking and sound problems. The editing is abysmal.

I have seen the original "Marilyn Files" many times. It gives amazing insight into the circumstances surrounding her death. It is well-made, full of very good interviews, and is a credible account of Slatzer's long quest for the truth regarding his friend's death.

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THE VIDEO SOLD HERE IS NOT "THE MARILYN FILES." If you really want it, look elsewhere.

This is a truly rare and probably hard to find anywhere else. This documentary features many people that knew Monroe well, namely Robert Slatzer. Slatzer was Marilyn's long time friend and occasional lover that knew Marilyn Monroe most of her adult life. The trysts with both Kennedy brothers, the theory of murder, Marilyn's association with well known "underworld figures" and a the revealing of a great "cover-up" pertaining to this beloved stars death is ALL revealed HERE! Made in the mid to late eighties, there is a number of people still living that knew Marilyn well in this documentary. This VHS cassette tape is very well made with black and white original footage of Monroe and also color. Very good sound and picture quality as well. Those who are looking for the original "Marilyn Files" look no further, this is it! A MUST see and a MUST have for all Marilyn Monroe fans, critics and scholars. One of the best films on this sweet, gentle and magical woman.

I ran a fan club for Marilyn about 10 years ago. Robert Slatzer was one of my 1st interviews I had with people who knew Marilyn. I find him most credible. I don't doubt at all his marrige to her. He was one of her best friends in life and continues to be her BEST friend after her life. This video is a must have for anyone wanting answers about Marilyn's death.