Blonde Edit

A birthday surprise.

A decent life.

A good, simple life.

A long time ago when I was a little girl.

A preview.

A sense of being loved and needed and wanted.

A surprise?

A syndrome of symptoms.

A triangle can't be divided in two, like two can be.

A whole lot classier than Don't Bother,

About The Three Sisters and my play?

Actually, officer, I'd like to see hell close up.

Admired and…

Advisory board meetings.

After so many years.

After the party, in my hotel suite?

Almost there.

Already it isn't.

Also starring Richard Widmark.

Although you await him with every passing hour.

Am I a corpse?

Am I glad to see you, baby. This has been one hell of a day.

Am I meat to be delivered? Is that what this is? Room service?

Am I under arrest?

Am I your good girl, Daddy?

An actress wants to be loved by a multitude of people.

An actress wants to be seen.

An illness no one truly understands.

An interview with Marilyn Monroe in the new Pageant.

And after, he had not.

And an important name.

And cruel.

And debased.

And don't wish to see her punished.

And Edward G. Robinson Jr."

And for sure not our girl Norma's.

And have a family.

And her beautiful wide set eyes looking up from the poem, and saying…"

And I have contemplated my life with gravity.

And I have here before me

And I must see you, my beautiful lost daughter.

And I never take it for granted. Baseball was my life.

And I wonder how you look so…

And I wouldn't be here at all. There wouldn't be any Marilyn.

And I'm gonna put a few things in a suitcase for you.

And I'm playing the blonde in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?

And if they burst, they start bleeding.

And if you don't have that…

And in private?

And just who might this man be?

And later at the party, Marilyn.

And no one must know, even that you've seen this.

And now, well,

And one day, I will return to Los Angeles to claim you.

And Russell has to be lent by another studio.

And she's getting so famous now.

And study acting.

And that thought whipped him into a frenzy

And the lady's too. She's a real…

And then she says, "Oh!"

And then your mother abandoned…

And to die for each other, if needed.

And when you look at me…

And yet, each one is so very much alone.

And you do not know your father.

And you had a baby.

And you thought you were… You look dead.

And you will have to shoot around her.

And, uh, you have any other thoughts about Magda?

Another girl would've…

Anything I did in the mirror,

Anyway, isn't all love based on delusion?

Anyway, you don't seem retired.

Are you born with it in your blood?

Are you happy for me?

Are you looking at her?

Are you proud of yourself, huh?

Are you sure?

Are you trying to destroy yourself, Norma?

Are you warmer now?

Are you…

Aren't you gonna come down to the beach with us?

Around 1925?

Arthur Miller and Marilyn Monroe confirmed they will soon marry.

As a twin.

As if I would be late. My God.

As two

At least there are no children to reap the shame.

At least you know who you are.

Baby makes his wishes known.

Baby.

Baby. Don't be shy. Come on, come on.

Baby's first plaything.

Baby's gone, Whitey.

Baby's gone.

Baby's hungry. He wants his mama to eat.

Baby's so sleepy.

Baseball was my ticket up and out.

Be a good girl and get in the bath.

Be sure to go alone to your hotel suite tonight.

Beautiful Magda.

Because before the pregnancy, he had loved her.

Because he told her he had never loved her.

Because he would have married her. She was certain.

Because he would say, seeing me…

Because he'd gazed upon me with those eyes.

Because Natasha turns out to be so strong and devious.

Because the actor in her role always knows who she is.

Because the child was her own secret self, exposed.

Because…

Before I embark on that long journey across the sea.

Before the ink runs in streaks and the poem comes apart in my hands."

Before you

Before you

Both Norma and I are Geminis.

Brains aren't everything. [chuckles]

Brown eyes.

But at least you two have fathers.

But don't be nice to us.

But everyone in the audience would think it was me, Nell.

But I just can't.

But in our hearts, we're wed.

But it isn't me, is it?

But it was good enough for us, wasn't it?

But it's a name I can't utter.

But like Lorelei Lee, I'm in fucking steerage, paddling.

But maybe "Marilyn" when others are around

But mostly, I…

But not yours, Cassie, and not mine.

But the soul does not always show in the face, I suppose.

But they don't like me.

But this memento…

But we are going.

But we're cursed, Eddy and me.

But where does dreaming end and madness begin?

But where is he?

But why does Marilyn do these things?

But you are in my thoughts often.

But you don't mean that, Norma.

But you haven't any reason to leave now.

But you wanted baby dead too.

But you were brave.

But you're not the one to put the pieces together.

But your hair is so white.

But your Magda, she never changes much.

But… there she is.

Can I have a moment of your time, please? Thank you.

Can I try again?

Can I try it?

Can you see her?

Cass left a memento for you, Norma.

Cass, where are you taking us?

Champagne, Miss Monroe?

Choked on his puke and strangled. Classic alky death, huh?

Clive, bring her in. Cover her.

Come back here, Norma Jeane.

Come here, Norma Jeane.

Come here.

Come here.

Come here.

Come here. It's gonna be all right.

Come on! Please be a good girl.

Come on. Just get up.

Come on. Up, up! Let's go!

Come out there with me.

Cut, cut, cut. It's a jigsaw puzzle.

Cute.

Daddy, come on.

Daddy, gosh, I'm sorry.

Daddy, I couldn't imagine what to wear.

Daddy, I have to work.

Daddy, no.

Daddy, this is so beautiful!

Daddy?

Daddy?

Daddy…

Darling,

Darling, come down there with me, huh, will ya? They're waiting.

Darling, I'm… I'm your husband.

Darling, it isn't necessary to make so much of this visit.

Darling…

Dee Dee, it's okay. I have it. We're fine, thank you.

Desired.

Did not make me wish to purchase a ticket.

Do it!

Do you remember, Norma Jeane, who used to sleep here?

Do you see that man? That's Max Fabian, the producer.

Don't come inside, please.

Don't make me go back.

Don't you see how much I love you? Don't you understand?

Don't you see, Norma Jeane?

Dreary old love paste.

Ended in divorce and such ugly publicity.

Even morning sickness, she's cheerful about.

Every one of us, everybody in the world,

Everybody, they're gonna fuckin' know what a fuckin' whore you are!

Everything's gonna be fine.

Except, with Magda, it's the way she speaks English.

Fan letters, telegrams.

Fatherless.

Five hundred a week.

Flowers from strangers.

Flowers make people feel welcome.

For all the world to see your private parts,

For this, you killed your baby?

Forever and ever in your arms.

From a wall of Mother's long ago apartment.

Fuck Marilyn. She's not here.

Fuck you! And fuck this movie!

Fuck!

Fuckin' get up! Huh? Huh?

Gee, Pronto, these girls?

Get back.

Give us a second.

Goddamn it! Jesus!

Good girl. Good girl. Okay.

Gosh, I know you're a man of the world.

Haunting, soulful eyes.

Have a little Benzedrine. Codeine?

He can't stay overnight after all.

He drew all the light into himself

He had the most beautiful eyes.

He loves us.

He said so.

He took his life in his hands.

He wants it as a showcase for you.

He was kind of scary looking, but he wasn't really all bad.

He would die for us.

He's a titan in the industry.

He's at a great distance, even now, and I worry for his safety.

He's got a bat for a cock. Sorry.

He's in love with her.

He's my father?

Hell, baby, we found out, and we still love you.

Hello.

Help me. Save my baby.

Help, my mother's sick!

Help! Help us!

Her portrayal of a mentally unbalanced young babysitter

Here we are.

Here, take this. I'll get her to customs.

Here?

Hey, that's all right. Everything is okay. Thank you.

Hey, what's wrong? You okay?

Hey, you.

Hey, you.

Hey!

Hey.

Hey.

Hey.

Hey. It's okay.

Hey… Hey. Hey.

Hi, Daddy. Where'd you go to?

Hi, Miss Monroe?

High class lady, in fact.

His name is a beautiful name.

Hmm?

Hmm?

How a scene with actual people

How about when people find out?

How much would I get?

How much would Jane Russell get?

How much?

How vulgar.

How'd you get your start?

How'd you like to be a grandmother?

I always thought I could play Natasha.

I always thought I…

I am happy.

I belong with you, Philip.

I can give you an escort if you need one, but this is an order.

I can make a living just being photographed.

I can take your coat.

I can walk myself. Thank you. I'm not crippled.

I can't be a mother to you just now.

I can't bear to see you cheapen yourself like that.

I can't say this man's name, officer, but it's a name you all know.

I cannot say I am proud of my behavior in all cases.

I could call you Norma, if you prefer.

I could have you hurt, you cocksuckers.

I could hear waves and waves of applause.

I couldn't believe that girl was me.

I did not see your new movie.

I didn't sneer at the cash. I never do.

I didn't think you were ever coming back.

I didn't.

I don't ever wanna leave!

I don't ever want to leave.

I don't know how the room got this way. I've been sick, I guess.

I don't know you. Who are you?

I don't understand.

I don't want it, Eddy.

I don't want it.

I don't want to be.

I don't want you seen in public with them, Norma Jeane.

I feel like we're getting more and more distant. [echoing]

I felt it.

I found him when I came over this morning.

I got out with my life last time but only just barely.

I guess I do love you.

I guess I knew. I've been feeling so swollen and so happy.

I guess I sound like a sap.

I guess I was discovered.

I guess there isn't any Norma Jeane, is there?

I had one like him once.

I had some ideas about Magda,

I hate this one. I look like an asshole.

I have a mother, and I have a father.

I have been incapacitated by illness.

I have known you only at a distance.

I haven't seen my mother in ten years.

I just can't.

I just love you so much.

I just wanna begin again from zero.

I just want to protect you from all these jackals.

I just want you to be happy.

I just… I wish I could just hide in your arms.

I knew you as soon as I saw you.

I know it. I'm grateful for it.

I know what it's like…

I know you're supposed to get used to it.

I know.

I like to watch myself in the mirror.

I like to watch myself on the toilet even.

I love the president.

I love the president.

I love you.

I love you. I love, love, love you all.

I love your name.

I mean, I have plenty to do, you know, endorsements and… personal appearances,

I mean, not just in a store?

I mean, standing up?

I mean, we're on your side.

I mean, what are you doing to your life?

I never wanna be her again.

I see only you.

I signed up for a luxury cruise,

I think he just craved a little affection, you know?

I think I am Nell.

I understand that I have a special date?

I understand you. I invented you.

I wanna go home! I wanna go home! I wanna go home!

I wanna go home.

I wanna live in another world. Away from Hollywood.

I wanna live in…

I wanna live in…

I wanna move to New York.

I wanna settle down.

I want this baby.

I want to take you away from all of this.

I was disappointed that your marriage to such a stellar athlete

I was his good buddy, never let him down, so he left most of his things to me.

I was thinking, what Chekhov does with Natasha, he… he…

I wasn't thinking.

I will contact you soon in person.

I wish to offer my heartfelt condolences.

I wouldn't say that. Careless, maybe.

I…

I…

I… [exhales] I know I could be Nell.

I… I guess…

I… I read the script, the whole script.

I… I suppose I should call you Marilyn, shouldn't I?

I'd like that.

I'd use a ten foot stick on me, myself.

I'll be any way you want me to be.

I'll bring them the beer. [clears throat]

I'll drink to that.

I'll get about $5,000, and Jane Russell gets $100,000?

I'll go with you.

I'm afraid of some of the people here.

I'm coming, Daddy. I was just…

I'm crazy about babies.

I'm going to conjure Marilyn within the hour, I promise.

I'm happy, I said.

I'm here to take care of you.

I'm jealous of you and Eddy.

I'm just glad somebody has.

I'm just some blonde. [chuckles]

I'm just thinking of your career and your well being.

I'm Norma Jeane.

I'm not a child. [chuckles]

I'm not a star.

I'm not an orphan.

I'm okay.

I'm playing the part of a famous blonde actress

I'm retired.

I'm so worried about you, darling.

I'm sorry, officer. Please don't arrest me.

I'm sorry.

I'm under contract at the studio.

I've been happy all my life.

I've been sneaking around there trying to find his picture in the files...

I've just learned.

I've long been an admirer of his.

If Bienstock catches you again…

If I could love any woman,

If I had any brains, I wouldn't be on this crummy train

If I have one regret… [sighs]

If she could be well, she would be.

If she was even still alive, in her… in her mid fifties.

If you don't pay any attention to them, they stop.

If you don't turn around, I'll have to put you under arrest.

If you weren't Marilyn, who'd you be?

If you're interested.

If you've got pictures, you'll see she can hardly be called "common."

In acting.

In California, you… can't tell what's "real" and what's "just yourself."

In movies.

In our household, my father, Chaplin,

In private…

In the movies, they chop you all to bits.

In this drawer? Do you remember?

In you

In you, the world is born anew

Is he here? My father?

Is it inherited?

Is it my father?

Is it your period?

Is so chillingly convincing...

Is something wrong?

Is that these, uh, negatives, well, should be off the market.

Is the imaginary body of your character,

Is this a funeral home?

Is this room vibrating?

Is this the sexpot?

Is this to eat?

Isaac shows his poem to her, and she's only pretending to read it.

Isn't it delicious?

Isn't it nice here?

It has very little to do with sex.

It isn't sexual between the president and me.

It just happens.

It meant a lot to him.

It must be awfully strange to be a…

It really hurts.

It was your decision.

It wouldn't occur to Norma to be cruel.

It'd be you.

It'll be okay.

It's a circle of light and attention.

It's a meeting of our souls.

It's all billions of years old.

It's because of you!

It's been so exciting this past year.

It's crude and cruel. And you… you know it.

It's Eddy G.

It's just a crazy dream.

It's just a dream.

It's just a dream. It's just a dream.

It's just a dream. It's just a… [crying]

It's like a happy ending of a long, confused movie.

It's like the movies.

It's my life.

It's okay, honey. I have you. I have you.

It's okay.

It's okay.

It's so beautiful.

It's time we were married.

It's very good of you to care.

It's, um… such a strange, disturbing story.

Its vulgar title and publicity attending it,

Jealous of anybody who looks at you.

Just anybody handy, as long as he's a man.

Just don't be late for your appointment at 5:00.

Just for the hell of it. Not for cash.

Just goes on and on.

Just once. Why not? Any scene can be played.

Just wait.

Know what it smells of?

Lady, look, go home, okay?

Let's go this way.

Let's vow, okay? The three of us.

Like a Lorelei, flaunting her charms as she lured men on and on

Like a novel by Dostoyevsky, where you feel sympathy for the criminal

Like any girl.

Like it's a fairy tale, and I'm the king's son.

Like me.

Like mine.

Like movie critics.

Like on a bus.

Like sleep.

Like the weather?

Like they're wanted.

Like twins. But there's three.

Like you gave birth to yourself.

Like, um,

Look at the ass on that little girl.

Look for special delivery.

Look, Norma Jeane.

Ma'am, go home.

Ma'am, you need to turn around.

Magda is good.

Magda wouldn't know how to read.

Magda? Her?

Magda.

Magda. Magda. Magda.

Magda. Magda. Magda.

Marilyn is gonna be a star.

Marilyn Monroe will not be coming in today to impersonate and demean herself.

Marilyn Monroe?

Marilyn, I…

Marilyn, tell our radio audience. Are you lonely tonight?

Marilyn, we love each other.

Marilyn! Marilyn! Marilyn!

Marilyn! Marilyn! Marilyn! Marilyn!

Marilyn! Marilyn! Marilyn! Marilyn!

Marilyn! Marilyn! Marilyn! Marilyn!

Marilyn! Marilyn! Marilyn! Marilyn! Marilyn!

Marilyn! Marilyn! Marilyn! Marilyn! Marilyn!

Marilyn.

Marilyn…

Married?

Maybe we should leave.

Meeting the boyishly handsome leader of the free world,

Middle aged.

Miss Golden Dreams of all people.

Miss Monroe, it's time.

Miss Monroe, this is a confidential letter, I think.

Miss Monroe, this way, ma'am. Do you need assistance?

Miss Monroe, you're cruel.

Miss Monroe! What's wrong? What's wrong?

Miss Monroe?

Miss Monroe?

Miss Monroe? You don't wanna lay down here. Okay?

Miss Monroe.

Mm, darling, you cut 'em a little too short. See?

Mmm. My hands are shaking.

Mmm… Marilyn.

More serious roles. You tell them you're quitting.

Mother has a surprise for you waiting up ahead.

Mother, it's May 1953.

Mother, it's me. It's me, Norma Jeane.

Mother, it's so nice here.

Mother?

Mother?

Mother? Was he here?

Mother? What if the house burns down? I forgot my tiger.

Mr. President.

Mr. Shinn, at the premiere, I shut my eyes a lot.

Mwah!

Mwah!

My father is coming home soon. He promised.

My father was under contract to the studio, you said.

My father?

My father? All this time?

My heart knocking in my chest."

My husband and I have been trying for years. [clears throat]

My Magda.

My Magda.

My Magda.

My mind's my own to change.

My mother's illness, are you…

My personal life is no one's business but my own.

My secret Magda.

Never consummated.

Never even really declared. [chuckles]

No, I read the play myself.

No, I… wanna go back.

No, just dumb. If I had any…

No, no.

No!

No!

No! [laughing]

No.

No.

No.

No.

No. I'm fine.

No. No, it's not.

No. No. [chuckles] No, no.

No. She doesn't belong to me.

No. Wait.

No. What I really want is you.

Nor will you lecture me, sir.

Norma Jeane, get in the bath.

Norma Jeane, honey. Wake up!

Norma Jeane. Look.

Norma, stop being so ridiculous.

Norma, you can look or not,

Norma?

Norma's just the vessel.

Not acting. No technique.

Not after those potatoes. [chuckles]

Not do what you did the last time?

Not hidden away like some ugly festering wound.

Not in my purse?

Not like a script.

Not Marilyn.

Not my Magda.

Not now.

Nothing more dreary than rancid old love paste.

Now go and do yourself some good.

Of course I'm interested.

Of course, it has been in the press by now.

Of course.

Of me.

Oh Christ.

Oh God, I can't see a fucking thing.

Oh God, I knew.

Oh God.

Oh God.

Oh God.

Oh my God!

Oh my God.

Oh, baby! [moans]

Oh, but to live in a part.

Oh, Daddy!

Oh, Daddy.

Oh, Daddy. It's my fault.

Oh, gosh, I've been told, darling.

Oh, gosh, Whitey. I thought I was dead.

Oh, I do.

Oh, I love children so.

Oh, I see.

Oh, it's him.

Oh, it's just to help me sleep.

Oh, it's you.

Oh, just a minute.

Oh, Miss Monroe.

Oh, Mother.

Oh, Mr. Shinn, that's so cruel.

Oh, my poor daughter.

Oh, Norma…

Oh, stop.

Oh, the bright lights.

Oh, they're awful.

Oh, this is a vision for baby to see.

Oh, this shawl, it's so pretty on you.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh. Did I say that out loud?

Oh. Um…

Oh…

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

One thing I was thinking,

Only in the mirror could I see myself.

Only just hold still. It's… You've seen it before.

Or could not.

Or how to figure out what people mean

Or is that just a stage name?

Or to toy with your heart.

Or, uh, I could call you, uh…

Or…

Particles so small it couldn't be seen by the human eye.

People like that, you can see why they're drawn to acting.

People think it's a blessing being Charlie Chaplin's son.

People's names…

Plan on tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. You'll be picked up at home.

Please come.

Please come.

Please come.

Please come. Don't abandon me.

Please forgive me, Norma Jeane.

Please, Daddy, help me! Deliver the baby!

Please, don't. Won't you listen?

Please, I wanna go back.

Please, won't you listen? I've changed my mind.

Please.

Please. [exhales]

Posed with your dress lifted up

President's plans have changed, ma'am, so your plans have changed.

Proves herself a strong dynamic presence in this darkly disturbing thriller.

Put your little girl to bed, okay? It's late.

Reading it, it brought tears to my eyes

Ready? One, two.

Right here.

Right, baby. I'll send it.

Right?

See, Norma Jeane, that man is your father.

See, Norma Jeane, that man is your father.

See, Norma Jeane…

See?

Serious acting.

Sh… she's better now?

Shall we go?

She can't be a mother to you just now.

She doesn't have any well being.

She doesn't see him. She sees her dead fiancé.

She had misunderstood.

She tried to hurt you.

She was illiterate. That's what it was.

She won't bother you anymore.

She would be,

She wouldn't dream of being cruel.

She's a sleepwalker.

She's absolutely adorable. She's nothing like I expected.

She's always so good.

She's coming.

She's in the hospital in Norwalk.

She's not a well girl. Hmm?

She's only a career.

She's so well read.

She's trapped in delusion.

Shiny black hair.

So many people. It's just so many!

So no one knows.

So the hair's real?

So there wouldn't be any misunderstandings.

So they can't be misappropriated.

So wonderful. Like a fairy tale.

So you don't drool on my cover.

So you're free.

So, Marilyn, what's it like being a movie star?

Some of them love Marilyn, some of them hate Marilyn.

Someone special will be waiting for you there.

Someone special? Oh.

Sometimes, I can't believe it.

Soon I will contact you, I promise.

Sort of cools the ankles, doesn't it?

Stop crying! Stop!

Stop screaming.

Stop squirming like a little snake needing to pee.

Such a good job. Come on in here. Come on, come on, come on. How about here?

Sure, I'm meeting somebody.

Sweet Jesus.

Take precautions.

Tell them you won't.

Thank you, Miss Monroe.

Thank you.

That differing hundreds of people love you."

That I'd been influenced?

That is not our Norma.

That makes the screen thunder with unparalleled suspense.

That man is your father.

That man is your father.

That man is your father.

That smells delicious.

That thing up on the screen, it isn't me.

That was so brave.

That's a very interesting point of view.

That's an insult.

That's just studio publicity.

That's my true name.

That's not our little Fishie.

That's not the right attitude.

The Bureau has also uncovered a member of White House personnel

The circle of light is yours.

The circle of light is yours.

The death of an unborn soul may lodge more painfully within us.

The doctors say she's well enough for you to visit her.

The doctors say that she is very sick.

The fated twins.

The future is in the palm of your hand.

The girl upstairs in harmless soft porn film.