Past Event Marilyn Monroe: A Look at the Legend – The Misfits (1961)
The Misfits (1961) Image courtesy Photofest
The Misfits (1961) 124 min. Directed by John Huston. Starring Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, Thelma Ritter, Eli Wallach
Written by Monroe’s real-life husband at the time, playwright Arthur Miller, The Misfits tells the story of a disillusioned divorcee named Roslyn Taber (Monroe) and her brooding cowboy friends (Gable, Clift and Wallach) who are traveling the rodeo circuit in search of temporary employment. Although not a commercial or critical success the film is often praised for the performances of its stars. Sadly, it would mark the last movie appearances of Gable and Monroe.
Complete Series Schedule:
November 12, 2010
Don’t Bother to Knock(1952) 76 min. Directed by Roy Ward Baker
Niagara (1953) 92 min. Directed by Henry Hathaway
November 19, 2010
River of No Return(1954) 91 min. Directed by Otto Preminger
December 3, 2010
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes(1953) 91 min. Directed by Howard Hawks
How to Marry a Millionaire(1953) 95 min. Directed by Dir. Jean Negulesco
December 10, 2010
Some Like It Hot(1959) 120 min. Directed by Billy Wilder
Pittsburgh author and journalist Barry Paris will introduce the film.
December 17, 2010
The Misfits(1961) 124 min. Directed by John Huston
Additional Information
Programmed in conjunction with the exhibition Marilyn Monroe: Life as a Legend
