Marilyn Monroe Collection Hometown Story

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Features a stunning young Marilyn Monroe on the brink of stardom. See Monroe as her star just begins to twinkle. Also included: "Hollywood Remembers Marilyn" - a documentary, an intro by Tony Curtis and bonus press footage of Marilyn Monroe.

Menus: English • Spanish • Chinese
Subtitles: Spanish • Chinese

B&W/Color/91 min.

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A great film that also happens to feature a young Marilyn.......2003-09-05

Hometown Story (1951) features Marilyn Monroe in one of her earliest roles, and while Marilyn probably fuels most of the sells for this item, the movie itself is actually quite good in its own right. Jeffrey Lynn plays Blake Washburn, a newly un-elected state senator who returns home with quite an electoral chip on his shoulder. He's not above punching a guy for joking about the election, and even his old friends are likely to be met with a cold shoulder. Washburn takes over his uncle's newspaper, but all he cares about is starting an editorial crusade that will help him win his Senate seat back. Slim Haskins (a young Alan Hale, Jr. of Gilligan's Island fame), his best friend and lead reporter, grows increasingly frustrated at Washburn's politicized agenda, and even Washburn's long-suffering fiancé Janice (Marjorie Reynolds) cannot get through to him, even when she threatens to call the whole thing off. Undaunted, Washburn rakes big business up and down the coals of his editorial pages, even after one local businessman, John McFarland (Donald Crisp), gives him an Economics 101 lecture on the importance of big business and its products in everyday life.

Then Washburn's little sister Katie (Melinda Plowman) enters an old mine to retrieve her new puppy and becomes the victim of a terrible cave-in. The wealthy Mr. McFarland comes to Katie's aid in a very big way, as does big business itself through a number of its mechanical and life-saving products. Hometown Story carries an important message, and it delivers this message in a quite moving and certainly entertaining manner. As for Marilyn Monroe, she plays Washburn's secretary Iris; it is by no means a large part, but she does appear in several scenes. Her acting skills are not very polished at this stage of her career, but she certainly accomplishes her main task of making tight sweaters look absolutely amazing. Alan Hale's character has the hots for Iris, and I cannot help but get a kick out of watching "the Skipper" trying to put the moves on Marilyn Monroe.

Enjoyable Marilyn Monroe Double Feature.......2002-06-08

This two-tape set is a must for Marilyn Monroe completists everywhere. 1) The 1951 film "Hometown Story" stars Jeffrey Lynn as a bitter ex-politician who goes to work for his uncle's newspaper. Monroe has a small but very amusing and memorable role in the picture. 2) "The Marilyn Monroe Story" is one of the best documentaries about the legendary sex goddess ever put together. John Huston, who directed Marilyn in her first really well-known film(THE ASPHALT JUNGLE) as well as her last film(THE MISFITS), takes us on an incredible journey through this remarkable woman's life.

Not extraordinary but entertaining........2001-03-05

The 1951 film, Home Town Story, was never released commercially. This film was produced by General Motors with the intent to propagandize American industry. Home Town Story is about a secretary (Marilyn Monroe) to a politician who is convicted that Big Business is behind his election loss. Marilyn does not have a significant amount of screen time. Out of 61 minutes, Marilyn is only present in approximately 1 minute and 40 seconds. However, this film is not utterly nor completely horrible. Perhaps Home Town Story is not a great first impression of a Marilyn Monroe film, but for an avid fan it is not her worst work.

Not extraordinary but entertaining........2001-03-05

Marilyn, not John Wayne.......2001-02-22

There seems to be some confusion here. There are apparently two movies called Hometown Story. One with Marilyn Monroe and one with John Wayne. This is the one with Marilyn.

It was filmed early in her career and she only has a small role in it. She plays the secretary to a newspaper editor that is trying to take down what he thinks is a corrupt businessman. The story is a typical post-WWII melodrama and doesn't really have any hold any cinematic history other than casting Marilyn.

A must-have for the true Marilyn fan (in DVD, which is rare in the first place), other more popular movies might be better for the casual fan.

Another person to look for is Alan Hale Jr. as the veteran reporter. He played the Skipper on Gilligan's Island years later and is very young here.

Overall, Marilyn fans and film buffs will enjoy, others may just find it boring.

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Classic Hollywood Sex Symbols: Hollywood Sex Symbols, The Marilyn Monroe Story, The Hometown Story

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Hometown Story & The ime Of Your Life

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Cascadia Entertainment: The Hometown Story & the Marilyn Monroe Story

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Cascadia Entertainment: The Hometown Story & the Marilyn Monroe Story

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Marilyn Monroe made 29 films during the 16 years she was an actress. On June 1, 1926, Norma Jeane Mortenson was born fatherless to a financially and mentally unstable mother. She was in and out of foster homes from an early age. She was married to Jim Dougherty(a marine), at a young age for financial stability and security. Joe DiMaggio(a baseball star), for love and Arthur Miller(a writer) for intellectual idealism. Rumor was Marily was involved with President John F. Kennedy. Her tranquilizer addiction caused friction in the film studios. Her tranquilizer overdose is questionable to this day.

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Hometown Story/Marilyn Monroe Story
Starring: Marilyn Monroe
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Marilyn Monroe: Hometown Story/Marilyn at the Movies

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Marilyn Monroe: Hometown Story/Marilyn at the Movies
Starring: Marilyn Monroe
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ASIN: B0001888AK
Release Date: 2003-02-06

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Includes:
Hometown Story
Marilyn at the Movies

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ELVIS! A Documentary & Marilyn Monroe in: The Hometown Story & The Marilyn Monroe Story- 2 DVD Set DVD 1: ELVIS PRESLEY DOCUMENTARY-Elvis made his first pro recording in 1954, and his last in 1976. This well done quality product captures many memorable molments and highlights of his 22 year career. Elvis on TV, Elvis on movies, and of course Elvis Live!It's a sweet and special treat for any Elvis fan! Color and Black and White with a Dolby Digital soundtrack!80 minutes. DVD 2: MARILYN MONROE-Double Feature 2 Movied on 1 DVD 1. The Hometown Story - DRAMA - Blake Washburn blames manufacturer MacFarland for his defeat in the race for re-election to the state legislature. He takes over his uncle's newspaper to take on big business as an enemy of the people. Miss Martin (Marilyn Monroe) works in the "Herald" newspaper office. When tragedy strikes, Blake must re-examine his views. Features a stunning young Marilyn Monroe on the brink of stardom. See Monroe as her star just begins to twinkle. 2. The Marilyn Monroe Story - DOCUMENTARY - Marilyn Monroe made 29 films during the 16 years she was an actress. On June 1, 1926, Norma Jeane Mortenson was born fatherless to a financially and mentally unstable mother. She was in and out of foster homes from an early age. She was married to Jim Dougherty(a U.S. Marine), at a young age for financial stability and security. Joe DiMaggio(a baseball star), for love and Arthur Miller(a novel and screen writer) for intellectual idealism. Rumor was Marily was involved with President John F. Kennedy. Her tranquilizer addiction caused friction in the film studios. Her tranquilizer overdose is questionable to this day. One of the best documentaries about the legendary sex goddess ever put together. John Huston, who directed Marilyn in her first really well-known film(THE ASPHALT JUNGLE) as well as her last film(THE MISFITS), takes us on an incredible journey through this remarkable woman's life. 52 minutes.

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