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The Marilyn Collection [DVD]

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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Format: PAL
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 17
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Ent.
  • DVD Release Date: 3 Nov 2008
  • Run Time: 1240 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001GPTCCA
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 26,522 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Product Description

Seventeen film collection of movies starring Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe. Box set includes:
  • All About Eve (1950)
  • As Young As You Feel (1951)
  • Let's Make it Legal (1951)
  • Love Nest (1951)
  • Don't Bother to Knock (1952)
  • We're Not Married (1952)
  • Monkey Business (1952)
  • Niagara (1953)
  • How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)
  • Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
  • River of No Return (1954)
  • There's No Business Like Show Business (1954)
  • The Seven Year Itch (1955)
  • Bus Stop (1956)
  • Some Like It Hot (1959)
  • Let's Make Love (1960)
  • The Misfits (1961)


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98 of 99 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great collection but not complete 12 Nov 2008
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is the most definitive box set of Marilyn Monroe's movies so far, all films are in alphabetical order, mixing her early, small roles with the starring roles she completed during her short career. There's no form to the set, except to collect as much of them together and market them in an eye catching box consisting of the following films:-

All About Eve
As Young As You Feel
BUS STOP
DON'T BOTHER TO KNOCK
GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES
HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE
Let's Make It Legal
LET'S MAKE LOVE
Love Nest
THE MISFITS
MONKEY BUSINESS
NIAGARA
RIVER OF NO RETURN
THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH
SOME LIKE IT HOT
THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS
We're Not Married

It's an impressive list but a disapointment not to find The Prince And The Showgirl among the titles or The Asphalt Jungle, as they are available separately and it would have made this set all the more 'Complete'. The DVDs that are here have the extra features that were previously available on disc, they all seem exactly the same as before.
You can't argue with the choice of films though, where else would you find classics like All About Eve, Some Like It Hot, The Misfits, The Seven Year Itch and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes? It's a real slice of Hollywood history.
Nice sturdy box decorated with classic images of Marilyn from the early 50s & this timely release would look good under any Christmas tree!
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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I got this to have all my favourite Marilyn films collected together in a space-saving and attractive box.

The featured films are well chosen, and diverse enough to give a full taste of her career.

I believe Marilyn was at her best when using her remarkable screen presence and outstanding comedic flair, under the guiding hand of a talented director, and bouncing off a well-known cast to create movie magic, whilst dressed to perfection by designers such as Travilla and Orry Kelly. Which is why my personal favourites are Some Like It Hot, The Seven Year Itch and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

Every disc has a bonus feature or two. Trailers, restoration comparisons, lobby cards, newsreels. More than enough to please the casual fan.

Inside the box are three thick clamshell cases - each with a different picture of Marilyn on. So far, so good. They look nice, and mine appear to be fairly well put together. Now comes what is the first downside for me: Inside each of these cases are 5 or 6 discs with the same image as their respective clamshell case. So 6 discs have one picture, 6 have another picture, and 5 have the third picture. They look nice, and there's a consistency, but the image on the disc doesn't refer to the film itself. It's just a small detail, but I imagine that many people may find this irritating - I know I do!

There is a booklet inside, with details of the films (year, running time, etc). Again it looks nice. The only things that let it down compared to "The Diamond Collection" are the quality of paper used, and (again, just a small detail ) I would have liked to have seen some Chapter Listings included. I'd have liked a slightly larger box, containing a slimline plastic case for each film, with the same cover as the individual films (such as in The Alfred Hitchcock collection). This would have made them more resistant to wear and tear, and got all the information on! That's why I only give a four-stars for a five-star collection of films.

In all though, this is as comprehensive a collection as you could ask for, with films that can be watched again and again. If any of these titles aren't on your shelf already, I would definitely invest!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!!!!! 13 May 2012
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
After seeing how expensive this was in another large dvd company I resigned myself to the fact that I may have to purchase individual dvds of Marilyn Monroe before I could build my collection. Couldn't believe how cheap it was on here! Others had the issue with the dvds being in alphabetical order and not in the order of the years they were filmed well I fixed that myself and just put them in order in the boxes no problem! It would have been better if Prince and the Showgirl was one of the movies included but that was ok I purchased it for a cheap price on its own. Overall im very happy with it :)
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable
This was a lovely collection. Marilyn Monroe is a very beautiful woman and this set gave a wonderful sample of her work. It was a gift and much appreciated.
Published 1 month ago by doodle
4.0 out of 5 stars I like it
This was a present which was greatfully recieved. It arrived well packed and on time for the recipients Birthday. Thanks.
Published 2 months ago by spamalot
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Marilyn
Haven't watched any yet, so can't say about the quality of the dvds, but Marilyn does not disappoint in any movie! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lorna C.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Marilyn Collection
I did not purchase this box set for myself so I cannot give it a personal rating, I have however left 5 stars because I have seen all the films & thoroughly enjoyed them all. Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. parry
1.0 out of 5 stars This is NOT a complete collection
There are 17 dvd's in this collection box. The one that was on the top of my list was not included, so I am disappointed. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Eylure heated eyelash curler
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful costumes
I recently attended a showing of "gentlemen prefer blondes". It was really funny and I enjoyed it so much I decided to buy the box set. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Bernadette Begley
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Tis collection has all the movies you can think of, and more. A must have if you love Marylin like me!!
Published 15 months ago by Judiththeblack
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent box set
An exceptional box set of Marilyn's films, some great films are included such as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Seven Year Itch, Niagra, Bus Stop, Misfits etc etc. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Adele
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the money!
Package arrived early, in pristine condition, with exactly what it says in the title.
Bought for my sister, a lover of old classics, and she's watched all of them multiple... Read more
Published 17 months ago by E.Writer
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent collection for MM fans
The box is beautiful and the film selection the best of any box I've seen that is not a complete collection. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Matthieu Reynaert
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