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HOLLYWOOD
Marilyn Monroe’s Last Picture Show
“Next to her,” said the assistant director, “Lucrezia Borgia was a pussycat"
July
1
1973
Walter Bernstein
Marilyn Monroe’s Last Picture Show
Walter Bernstein
July
1
1973
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HOLLYWOOD
Marilyn Monroe’s Last Picture Show
“Next to her,” said the assistant director, “Lucrezia Borgia was a pussycat"
July
1
1973
Walter Bernstein
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