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The Legend of Marilyn Monroe is a 1965 documentary film narrated by John Huston. This documentary profiles the troubled life and extraordinary career of the most iconic of 20th century movie actresses. Included are interviews with friends, cast and crew who worked with her and others who intimately knew her, clips from her films and some scenes which were cut from her previous movies and not seen for many years. 'Home Town Story' (1951) is a classic Hollywood drama featuring an early performance from Monroe. Some little known facts about Marilyn Monroe: Her birth name was Norma Jean Mortenson, her father was absent throughout her life, her grandmother was committed to a hospital for mental disturbances, she stuttered on occasion, married her first husband when she was only 16, she had some minor plastic surgery done, and she attempted her first suicide after her agent died in 1950. She was beloved and sometimes reviled, but always remained the most iconic sex symbol and actress of her

A look is taken at the ups and downs in the life of the English-American actress.