June 1 would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday. She died in 1962, at age 36, but her brief stardom — 11 films in nine years — has kept her alive for decades, long after other stars have faded. To theater owners and the public, Monroe was easily the biggest movie star in the world, but industry recognition was subdued. Never nominated for an Academy Award, she was nominated for two BAFTAs for her performances. Monroe’s biggest awards wins…
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