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By the end of 1954 Marilyn Monroe formed her own film production company – it was named Marilyn Monroe Productions. Marilyn took the big step by publicly announcing the formation of Marilyn Monroe Productions. 20th Century Fox were livid as Marilyn still had a four year contract with them, and they threatened to sue Marilyn – even telling her she would never work in Hollywood again!! She also became the target of cruel jokes in the press and in the Hollywood community. Marilyn Monroe Productions was established with one hundred and one shares of company stock. The president of the company, which was Marilyn, had control with fifty one shares. She was to star in films selected and produced by Marilyn Monroe Productions. Milton H Greene was the company's vice president, and he had the remaining shares of stock. He was to deal with all of the business and pay all the bills. |
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When The Seven Year Itch was released it became a hit at the box office, and 20th Century Fox renegotiated a new contract due to public demand for MORE MARILYN!! By November 1955 Marilyn Monroe Productions was $20,000 in debt. 31st December 1955 Marilyn signed the new 20th Century Fox contract. This new contract gave Marilyn Monroe Productions story, director, cinematographer approval AND a salary increase to $100,000 per picture. Marilyn only needed to make four films over seven years under this new contract. When Marilyn signed this new contract she received a compensation payment of $142,500. Marilyn Monroe Productions received $200,000 for the rights to a screen play that it owned. The Los Angeles Mirror News at the time stated “Veterans on the movie scene said it was one of the greatest single triumphs ever won by an actress”. Marilyn's personal fight for both artistic and financial independence from 20th Century Fox started the collapse of the Hollywood studio star system. |
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Marilyn signing this new contract was a huge victory which saw people stop laughing, and made everyone take Marilyn Monroe Productions seriously. The first film made with Marilyn Monroe Productions was 20th Century Fox's Bus Stop in 1956. The first film made totally by Marilyn Monroe Productions was The Prince and The Showgirl, and this was released in 1957. |
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