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Marilyn Monroe - The Final Days (2001)

Starring: James Coburn, Gene Allen Director: Patty Ivins Specht Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
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In The Final Days, producer-director Patty Ivins chronicles Marilyn Monroe's final, aborted feature film, Something's Got to Give, which was ultimately shut down after the star was dismissed from the production. Beyond Monroe's fragile emotional and physical health, this well-crafted profile examines the financial crisis facing her studio as well as the mounting frustration of meticulous director George Cukor and his cast, including costar Dean Martin, as Monroe's absences drove the shoot over budget. The 2001 documentary, which was previously available only as part of The Diamond Collection, concludes with a 40-minute reconstruction of footage completed for the feature, which would subsequently be reshot as a vehicle for Doris Day and James Garner, Move Over, Darling. --Sam Sutherland


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Over 40 years after Marilyn Monroe's death halted production on 20th Century Fox's light comedy Something's Got To Give, this celebration of the ultimate screen goddess offers viewers the world premiere of the edited reconstruction of her final film.

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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Something's Got to Give - The Last Act, January 7, 2006
By L. Shirley "Laurie's Boomer Views" (fountain valley, ca United States) - See all my reviews
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The very touching "Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days". Narrated by James Cobourn, it's an open and honest look at what took place in the last few months of Marilyn's life, and the problems she was having while filming her final film. It's practically a day by day, sometimes an hour by hour account of the events leading to Marilyn's death. Her many missed days on the set of due to poor health and assorted maladies, caused the cast and crew many problems. But..she was Marilyn, and the stars, her Doctors, Susan Strassberg,and others close to her during her last days speak about those very emotional days. Some of these interviews alone, are keepsakes from greats no longer with us. There is also never-before-seen footage and some wonderful scenes of Marilyn interacting with the children of the film. Other great footage, includes the famous Birthday party scene for President Kennedy, and the nude scenes she did in the pool for the film.

Immediately following the documentary there is an edited, reconstruction of the scenes shot for the film. This film, also starring Dean Martin, "Something's Got To Give", which was to be a remake of the Grant/Dunne film "My Favorite Wife", finally saw an audience as "Move Over Darling" with James Garner and Doris Day.

This is an absolute must for MM fans. It's a piece of cinematic history to be treasured. It may also be purchased as part ofMarilyn Monroe: Diamond Collection- a fabulous set.

it is also sold singley here:Marilyn Monroe - The Final Days-check for best deal and availability

The DVD runs nearly 2 hours in total.

Enjoy....Laurie
also recommended:
Some Like It Hot
Don't Bother to Knock [VHS]
(both also on DVD)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Long Live Marilyn.....in our hearts!, March 12, 2007
I thought that this review was very interesting, honest, and even sad at times. I thought that the author did a great job with the writing. It didn't bring her down or anything and it wasn't negative. It seemed to portray her in a very honest open way. It was great to get to see "Something's Got to Give." This is a portion of the last film she would make because she died while filming it. It is an honor to own it and a great keepsake. They show a piece of the final cut of the movie at the end of this documentation. It runs about 45 minutes. It was very good. I enjoyed the whole thing. I was very pleased.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Marilyn At Her Very Best, September 17, 2007
By MM (Phoenix,AZ) - See all my reviews
Outstanding DVD. A HUGE Marilyn fan I own every movie in which she appeared from the walk on in "Love Happy" to her final film "The Misfits" and always felt cheated there was no partical release of "Something's Got To Give". I purchased every 8x10 glossy from the production set I could find to fill the void. The wait is now over. Here in this DVD is a look into the production, interviews with the cast, writer and director, fantastic stills and costume takes. The narration is insightful and not judgemental. Best of all it includes a pieced together look from what available footage they had at what "Something's Got To Give" would have looked like had it ever made it to the screen. A real treat. This is a must have for any Monroe fan. She was over weight in her last two films and lost weight for this film and looked better than she had in years. A true must see. Marilyn at her very best!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting for casual fans, but the movie stinks
I'm no expert on Monroe, so this tied together most of the relevant details surrounding her ill-starred final days. It's clear that her suicide may not have been intentional. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Bradley F. Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars One last hurrah for Monroe
This DVD is wonderful! It's great to see the last work of Marilyn Monroe, in the edited and remastered film from her uncompleted movie "Something's Got to Give". Read more
Published 17 months ago by B. GEIGER

5.0 out of 5 stars Luminous out-takes and an absolutely magnetic Monroe
This product is pieced together from raw/restored footage, out-takes and the ending partial film is sprite, interesting and Monroe's powerful luminous presence is riveting and... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Alist

5.0 out of 5 stars MARILYN MONROE-----THE FINAL DAYS
I FOUND THIS DVD TO BE ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING AND A MUST FOR ALL THE MARILYN MONROE FANS AS IT GIVES YOU MORE OF AN INSIGHT TO THIS VERY TRAGIC ENDING OF A WOMAN WHO HAD THE... Read more
Published on September 28, 2007 by Mrs. Sophie S. Bastas

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous at 36
She never looked better. This exquisite, albeit flawed, beauty is beautifully portrayed in this attractive production. What a loss her untimely death was. Read more
Published on April 3, 2007 by A. L. Roberts

5.0 out of 5 stars Ms. Tragic Beauty
Marilyn Monroe: the Final Days (2001)
directed by Patty Ivins Specht

This is a documentary on the production of 'SOMETHING'S GOT TO GIVE', the unfinished film... Read more
Published on March 6, 2007 by golgotha.gov

5.0 out of 5 stars Marilyn Monroe - The Final Days
The DVD was excellent - good quality and well put together
Published on January 9, 2007 by I. J. Thomas

5.0 out of 5 stars 35 minutes of Something's Got to Give a Keeper
After a long search, I finally found the vaulted footage of Marilyn Monroe's unfinished film. It was worth the wait. Read more
Published on January 9, 2007 by William M. Valenti

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