Robert Mitchum Talks About Marilyn Monroe
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- Mitchum discusses Monroe
When I first met Marilyn she was Norma Jean Baker, Norma Jean Dougherty as a matter of fact at that time. And I was working at Lockheed. Jim Dougherty was my partner and he had a picture of his bride. And she was very shy, very pleasant, very sweet. But uh, she was uh, not too comfortable around people because I suppose her background hadn't prepared her for sort of uh, easy sociality. She was convinced that she was not terribly pretty or sexy. Really, you know. And as a matter of fact she did not, she didn't have an aura of sexiness about her. The drama coach Natasha Lytess came into her life because I'm sure that Marilyn thought there was some magic in Natasha. She felt she needed someone to support her, to tell her what she was doing right when she did do something right. She felt that this whole lark of being a sex goddess or glamor queen was just that. She would uh, play it if that's what they wanted and as a matter of fact she "burlesqued" it really because she thought the whole thing was very, very funny.
In River of No Return Marilyn was cast opposite an old friend, Robert Mitchum.
At that time, I didn't think she knew too many people who were very friendly to her. Growing up in an atmosphere of agents, directors, and journalists, she seemed uh like a lost child. The whole thing to her, I mean her position in this atmosphere was uh like Alice in Wonderland. The whole thing was through the looking glass and she could not believe that anyone was very serious about her.
She was a very special girl and she had an enormous feeling for, well just for people. When we came back from Canada, and they were doing close-up work of the stuff we do on the raft in the white water. And there was a fellow in the tank blasting us with a high-pressure fire hose. And she suddenly looked over at him and started almost whimpering and I said, "What is it?" She said, "Look at him,", she said, "He's freezing". She said, "He's turning blue and I said, "Good luck to him. He keeps hitting me with that 175 pound hose." And she made them take him out. She just stopped and said, "I can't. That man is suffering". And she stopped and she wouldn't work until they replaced him with somebody who was warmer.
She really felt she didn't have the inner qualifications to fulfill the image of the sex goddess. As a comedienne I think she was very comfortable. But she uh, she thought that the whole thing was a lie because it was not her. And uh, so she tried to wrap it up and was going to New York and went to the Actor's Studio and uh, she wanted to find some firm ground.
I should think that if Marilyn would be aware of the, the sort of legendary quality that she herself inspired I should think that no one would be more surprised than she because she never really felt worthy. She would feel that after her years of search that she had been finally and truly adopted.
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What a great actor and gentle giant. One of the few Hollywood actors who treated Marilyn with respect and warmth.
Robert Mitchum was very under-rated--he seemed one of the last real "MAN" of movie--Hollywood and HE COULD ACT! Still miss him.
Mitchum was uniquely himself: both on and off screen.
an amazing talent that never took himself or his craft too seriously.
Spencer Tracy was of the same mold and character.
I.....miss him too!!
Total No BS type
Mitchum and Marvin were the greatest actors ever to appear in front of a movie camera.
Len Hummel he was a classy intelligent guy. He knew show business is only show business, nothing serious. He was also humble.
i have noticed he never talks negatively about his co-stars and friends..always a good word..Such a nice man
@James Henderson what did he say? didnt hear of that.
Mitchum was a good person that worked hard in films and had a tough growing-up period but managed to survive those days and was glad he was able to get parts in films.
He stiffed Larry King and savaged Alan Ladd.
@@stephensmith3867 what hapPened
@@jessiejames7492 King never knew why Mitchim came on and made a mockery of the interview. Mitchum and Ladd were reading same scripts for roles. Mitchum told press how tiny Ladd was and that he got out of his pool and he had shrunk up so much they couldn't find him.
Robert Mitchum what a legend. Very honest.
I really enjoyed hearing a FRIEND talk about Marilyn. Thank you for uploading this.
Mitchum's recollection here, of Monroe on the "River" set, is one of the most touching and honest glimpses I've ever heard about Marilyn. She saw a worker on the set who was becoming ill, and she refused to continue with the scene until he was cared for. All the hype and 'legend' aside.....its little things like that, that show the real person she was.
Robert Mitchum was truly one of a kind. I had the pleasure of working with him on a film in Hollywood as an actor, near the end of his career and he was a joy to behold. Casual, genuine and always telling stories of working with Marilyn. Mitch had this wonderfully unique way of including you in his life..
Hollywood could take a lesson..
Wow, what special memories, thank you for sharing them here.
@Dolly, Many thanks for your note. Indeed, meeting Mitch was very special. All best wishes.
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@Alin, Many thanks for your thoughtful heart. All best wishes.
She was no dumb blonde, that's for sure. She was special, and gorgeous. I wish she could have been around for a few more years. Bless her, beautiful lady.
Patricia Gee I don't think Marilyn would have been too happy about the world today.
It's amazing to think that Marylin and Elizabeth, the Queen of England, were born the same year: 1926.
Robert Mitchum. A class act
Love Robert mitchum so handsome even as he got older.he had smiling eyes and he was a an amazing actor.they don't make them like him anymore!
I like Robert Mitchum even more now.
Robert Mitchum was a dynamic person. In the 80's I was a Stand-In for a minor on the show and had the honor of spending many hours talking to him. he never stayed in his trailer and always hung out with everybody. He was just so gracious. At one point after 1 month on the show, I asked him for an autograph for my mom his generation and he did! asking for my script and wrote on it my mom's name and said, you are beautifully represented. I will never forget that as long as I live. he and Sammy Davis Jr. the two I will always say didn't have a mean bone in their bodies.
That is all through I knew them personally
I meant to say true
Thanks for posting , lovely story .
This is a surprisingly thoughtful and thorough examination of Marilyn Monroe's personality.
Always refreshing to see a costar speak highly of her rather than tear her down like quite a bit of her other costars did who seem to have nothing but bitterness and or jealousy towards her. Robert was a costar & friend that actually knew her as a person. Him and Marilyn were amazing together in River of no return.
Robert Mitchum is one my favorites actors. I love this interview. Marilyn was a sweet girl who deserved better and very underrated comedian indeed, as he mentions.
What a voice Robert had! Like a warm caress of the soul.
How great does Bob come across here. The fella had a hell of lot of heart for Monroe. Eloquently put, Bob
AdamFpatrick He respected Marilyn the person. Not Marilyn the sex symbol.
Nailed it, Robert loved her
Allen Greene Could not agree more.
A very kind, generous and non-sensational appraisal.
His speaking voice is incredible.
He truly was, I took care of his niece until she died -state of California wouldn’t pay me Paid the wrong person… Family felt bad & did give me her piece of crap convertible which I had abrand new engine put in &making it a tribute to the Mitchum& Hallward family-Got to hear a lot of stories… Gloria Grahame Hallward Won an Oscar in 1950… Her sister Joy Hallward Married John Mitchum and they had a daughter named Victoria so Robert Mitchum her uncle. He only rode in the car once said he loved having a ragtop but when you got to famous people would jump out in front of them… Americans they can be so selfish I can say that I am an American
I've been watching Mitchum interviews, and this is the first one I've seen where his really forthcoming and interested and doesn't seem like he's just barely being polite. Just love his voice. Where are these type guys today????
+Phaedra Ovid You hit the nail on the head. He was a man's man and a woman's man...There are none like him today!!! We probably won't see his kind again. This electronic, impersonal/ screwed up society we live in today.
+Phaedra Ovid Smoke a lot of cigarettes, drink hard liquor, smack a woman occasionally, beat up some guys and have talent. A woman's man!
Phaedra Ovid check out his interview with Dick Cavett. He's very polite and into the moment.
I doubt Mitchum thought that "smacking a woman" was part of being a man. He's a very gentle and intelligent person.
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Robert Mitchum, like my father, was a gentle, powerful man who had a real heart.
Robert Mitchum was a solid guy and anything he would say about Marilyn is bang on.
A very honest and from the heart, account of Marilyn Monroe by Robert Mitchum
In Heaven Knows Mr Allison, Robert Mitchum's portrayal of the quintessential US Marine, who is trying to be a Gentleman, since he is stuck on an island with a Nun during the Japanese Invasion, is amazing. I Especially loved the scene, where he finishes an entire bottle of Sake, and speaks his heart out to Sister Angela (Deborah Kerr) that he loves her and would like to marry her, He questions her faith as to what is the whole point of her being a Nun, and he being a Marine, if those two are the only people living on that island, Anyway. Brilliant is the word. He has drunk too much, yet, he never crosses the line with Sister Angela. He asks her very innocently, if she wants to be a Nun, then why isn’t she Old and Ugly, why does she have such Beautiful Blue Eyes and such a sweet smile and Freckles… Marvelous Performance
+Sunny Sachdeva Yes, I loved that movie. Sweet movie. Thank you Sunny.
He had wonderful chemistry with Deborah Kerr... There were pretty good friends.
Robert for sure was casted in some very interesting roles that only he could have done.
I love Robert, he's so cool, and what great and insightful interview!!!!!
Mitchum was class as was M M
what i love is their awareness of the pretentiousness of what they are doing like they dont buy into hype because they know that,thats what it is just hype i never knew marilyn was like that i have all the more respect for her now after hearing about it though
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Pure class its that simple and Hollywood hasn't had actors and actress like this for along time and may never again
He truly was, I took care of his niece until she died -state of California wouldn’t pay me Paid the wrong person… Family felt bad & did give me her piece of crap convertible which I had abrand new engine put in &making it a tribute to the Mitchum& Hallward family-Got to hear a lot of stories… Gloria Grahame Hallward Won an Oscar in 1950… Her sister Joy Hallward Married John Mitchum and they had a daughter named Victoria so Robert Mitchum her uncle. He only rode in the car once said he loved having a ragtop but when you got to famous people would jump out in front of them… Americans they can be so selfish I can say that I am an American
I have seen all of Marlyns movies, and now i know why i always had a special place in my heart for river of no return, because she was with Robert Mitchum, he really saw her NOT Marilyn but norma jean. Also i think it was one of her best acting. She had a strong male manly man and also an adorable good child actor. Put that all together and it really works. Yes she is sexy in this movie but not like all the other ones where she had all the tight tight dresses, i loved her in blue jeans in this movie she was not playing the sex goddess. If you have not seen this movie i urgh you too. FYI her just singing to a guiatar to that little boy is better than any of the other over the top big musical numbers she has ever done. BOY they 3 actors broke the mold .
TheDennydude agreed River of no return is a wonderfull movie
I share the same opinion, River of No Return is one of her best and underrated performances. I loved that she used her real voice which was deep and husky and that suited the character she was playing.
Funny part in the movie when Robert said it was "too crowed".
I think those are her guitar tracks. Pretty sure she actually played. Such a talented singer I have a CD of several of her songs.She got alot of criticism for her acting chops , but I think she was great! She had it all and she created one of the biggest legends in human history...Marilyn Monroe, her greatest role.
I only saw the movie because I did white water rafting on that same river and the tour guide told me that the movie was filmed in that exact spot. Its a beautiful area and river in Jasper, Alberta.
These were real actors miss the golden days of Hollywood.
You seem to have what psychologists call a tangential thought process because Robert Mitchum talking about Marilyn Monroe has very little to do with Obama. It is considered a mental disorder.
guyfihi you speak of voo doo science my friend
guyfihi Why is politics always being brought up on UA-cam??
guyfihi Although people forget that Marilyn was a stuanch liberal in her days. People forget that she was friends with Dorothy Dandridge and Ella Fitzgerald. Plus Sammy Davis Jr. She helped desegregate clubs that wouldn't allow black musicians and was a huge civil rights supporter. She would have been part of the March on Washington if she hadn't died. I don't think Robert Mitchum was a racist either like many people say.
Allen Greene Liberal then had entirely different meaning than today.
Such an intelligent man. His insight into MM's early days and true vs screen nature is a welcome antidote to the hype she was subjected to.
One of the sexiest men ever, in my opinion.
Right. I agree.
You should see me…
It's such a shame that the industry took someone as naive as Marilyn, used her up and discarded the remains to look for the next commodity to exploit. It's utterly contemptible.
very honest interview. I admire Robert Mitchum so much. As a human most of all.
He truly was, I took care of his niece until she died -state of California wouldn’t pay me Paid the wrong person… Family felt bad & did give me her piece of crap convertible which I had abrand new engine put in &making it a tribute to the Mitchum& Hallward family-Got to hear a lot of stories… Gloria Grahame Hallward Won an Oscar in 1950… Her sister Joy Hallward Married John Mitchum and they had a daughter named Victoria so Robert Mitchum her uncle. He only rode in the car once said he loved having a ragtop but when you got to famous people would jump out in front of them… Americans they can be so selfish I can say that I am an American
Great interview with the great Robert Mitchum. Thanks for posting this.
A delightful interview which reflects kindly upon Mr Mitchum as well as Ms Monroe.
Who the f puts a thumbs down? Robert Mitchum was a good guy amongst a lot of wolves
He truly was, I took care of his niece until she died -state of California wouldn’t pay me Paid the wrong person… Family felt bad & did give me her piece of crap convertible which I had abrand new engine put in &making it a tribute to the Mitchum& Hallward family-Got to hear a lot of stories… Gloria Grahame Hallward Won an Oscar in 1950… Her sister Joy Hallward Married John Mitchum and they had a daughter named Victoria so Robert Mitchum her uncle. He only rode in the car once said he loved having a ragtop but when you got to famous people would jump out in front of them… Americans they can be so selfish I can say that I am an American
Great man. Great actor. Quality and class and not replaceable!
You are probably right. She was a sensitive , sweet woman. RIP maralyn .x
Robert Mitchum is so insightful here. Always had a crush on him since I was a little girl.
Robert Mitchum was kind to many on a lot of his set, Marilyn was no exception, and he himself was one of the greats. She had the ability all along, her movies are her testament to wonderful acting, and his movies you can really believe he is the character.
Worked with Bob 3 times over 3 years (1994-1997) as his driver & coordinator. Stoic, Jaded, Hilarious and Sad. Oh the stories! I introduced Bob to John Candy and John Vernon on a set in Oshawa Ontario. Oh what heady times. "Hey Bob want ta go to the hotel bar and have one"? "Nope, thanks Al. Going to my room, having a quick Martoony and a doobie. See ya in the morning"! That was Bob Mitchum!
frankly, after following him as a kid (not so closely) I was very pleasantly surprised at his _extreme_ depth and intelligence when I once again started watching Noir and other classic genres after my mother's death (1926-2008) and my own battle with cancer.
I now number Robert Mitchum among my most respected and favorite Hollywood actors.
So do I. Ps, I'm looking for that scene, '...here's one from the good book-' , when he played a pastor ...what movie?
Not sure, but you may mean Night of the Hunter@@lindaclark9925
@@lindaclark9925the night of the hunter
I think you may be referring to one of his finest roles, in "Night of the Hunter"? I'm seventy-four, and was frightened to death by that film when it came out (I saw it when I was only six; my widowed mom, and I as her only child, were quite a pair, in those days! By this, I mean that I saw movies I maybe should not have, but now look back on those precious years with deep gratitude. My mom lived to be ninety-eight, still in her own home; very gutsy woman.@@lindaclark9925
I often wonder myself how MM would feel about her iconic status today.
Overwhelmed I’m sure, Then man killed her, How about the people he killed for our government this bothers him more than anyone else therefore he confessed it from his deathbed, it haunted him terribly, can u only imagine carrying that secret
It's nice to see the real Marilyn Monroe from someone who actually knew her for a good while and whose opinion seems genuine.
Both Robert Mitchum and Jack Lemmon appeared much kinder and honest in interviews speaking about Marilyn Monroe than Tony Curtis has ever been. Their interviews about her don't appear to be bitter and mean-spirited about her but at the same time they appear honest, careful and straightforward about her.
She had a heart of gold.
Excellent words about Marilyn by Mr. Mitchum. Never been a big fan of hers, but she seemed to have a lot of people who cared for her.
So sad. I think he had a very keen insight into MMs psyche. "To be finally and truly adopted". She had such a hard lonely life. I can hardly imagine anyone less suited for a career in the movies. To have a camera, director, crew all watching and judging you and then the whole world on top of that. Having to be so exposed as a means of making a living. Knowing your own mother is in an asylum for the insane, no father figure, no role model for how to live and no sense of security in herself. How she made it for as long as she did is the miracle. She was so determined and driven to succeed it amazes me. I wish she could have lived a full life and gotten to an age and place where she felt worthwhile and content if not happy. I hope she can see and know how much people felt and still feel for her. RM seems like a kind intelligent soul, a total babe in his hay day ;)
To be finally and truly adopted.
Today's Hollywood isn't even a speck of what it used to be. Yes Hollywood was shallow back then but the talent pool was off the charts. Today??? It's incredibly shallow and full of clowns.
Allen Greene I agree and the reason is voices. There are so few great voices when compared to the heyday. Greg Peck, Cary Grant, Henry Fonda, Burt, Coop, etc., all great voices.
Mike Onfreeserve Yep and quite a few more.
@Kevin Carson yeah but all of those actors you named are more "old school" and have passed theit prime
For the most part Hollywood today
SUCKS
@@bapyongukgukguk2352 passed their prime? Understatement of the year...they're all dead
I think that Marilyn was used, abused in the industry. She had a bad childhood and other personal things that happen to a human being like low self esteem, feeling unworthy, like no one understand you. I have been there, but I also think that she was very smart and that she did not kill her self.
Awh they were both so very beautiful...
very wonderful words about his friend Marilyn Monroe....bravo and RIP to both of them...
He truly was, I took care of his niece until she died -state of California wouldn’t pay me Paid the wrong person… Family felt bad & did give me her piece of crap convertible which I had abrand new engine put in &making it a tribute to the Mitchum& Hallward family-Got to hear a lot of stories… Gloria Grahame Hallward Won an Oscar in 1950… Her sister Joy Hallward Married John Mitchum and they had a daughter named Victoria so Robert Mitchum her uncle. He only rode in the car once said he loved having a ragtop but when you got to famous people would jump out in front of them… Americans they can be so selfish I can say that I am an American
A compassionate and understanding observation about Marilyn.
Thank you Robert Mitchum for being Robert Mitchum. You were a God! And one of the real men in Hollywood in the day.
a very moving analogy ~ thank you!!
Bob, was a true gentleman and friend. I believe he would have enjoyed this technology of today. At 96, I certainly enjoy UA-cam. Thank you 🇺🇸
I agree with previous post- what am insight, first hand, from MITCHUM. MM is a timeless, fragile, sad but most beautiful Queen of Hollywood. MITCHUM struck me as a guy with a a lot of stories to tell, but also a guy who lived life his way.
He loves Marilyn Monroe because she “had the guts of a lion.”
Mitchum found out about Monroe’s courage while on the set of River of No Return, a 1954 Preminger film. Monroe and he were about to go down some white water on a raft. When they got to the place where the shoot was to take place, the water was raging, and even the Mad Prussian was against sending Mitchum out. But Mitchum and Monroe thought they could make it. Halfway down the river, as they headed toward the rapids, the security line broke, and they were headed for some rocks. Mitchum signaled for the rescue boat-which started toward them. But Monroe wouldn’t escape unless Mitchum got off at the same time.
“She was worried about me,” Mitchum says now. “She kept saying, ‘You’re sick, you shouldn’t even be out here with the flu. I don’t get off until you do.’ I told her, ‘Look, this could be a matter of life and death. In another three minutes, we’re going to be over those rapids and cut into forty pieces.’ But she still wouldn’t leave.”
I think that it was very interesting to know that Robert worked with Marilyn's first husband. He knew her as Norma Jean. Then he got to watch her transform into the GODDESS Marilyn Monroe. He seems to of really liked and respected Marilyn for her talent.
His description of her describes a woman with low self-esteem and depression.
Marilyn was great in" River of No Return ". Beautiful with long hair and blue jeans.
Robert Mitchum.. Gorgeous, sexy and a true Gentleman.. Thankyou RM.. 💖🙏
Robert is was top actor he had his own way of acting but pure class may his soul rest in peace ameen miss u my dear friend
She tops all these so called stars today❤️‼️
The deepest voice ever? Vin Diesel and Barry White sound like choirboys next to Mitchum!
i agree with all the commentators who praise this ... only thing: why does it break off? I want to hear all he has to say about her...
Mitchum was a Brilliant Actor. Where are the Mitchum of today ??
Very proud of her she’s such an inspiration to all much much love to her and her beautiful soul. RIP Angel❤️
That was quite possibly the best insight into her i have ever heard. Clearly, Robert thought she was wonderful, as we all did. He knew her well enough to not only see her as she really was as well as the public persona she gave to the world, but also as Marilyn saw herself. Marilyn in 3 person. Spoken about with much heart and kindness. ❤
I've loved Marilyn since I first saw her in 1964 at the age of 4. Thank you Robert Mitchum
When I saw him(Mitchum) on a talk show, He didn't act, dress talk or have any of the 'Mannerisms' of his characters! Which showed what a great actor he was! He was "busted" for pot ! in the 40's! The Talk show host said "Yer' nuthin' like I see you on the Silver Screen"! He (Mitchum) gave him a sly grin and said,"YEAHHH! I'm a different kind of Cat! Daddio!" unbelievable Actor.
We miss you Marilyn
I never thought much about Robert Mitchum until now, insightful and sweet in his description of poor Marilyn Monroe. A pity he could not be the one to help her out, with so many jackals around her a true friend is a rare thing.
Biggest Movie Star of all time. A goddess. She had an aura and a charisma that no other female star has had since.
Thank you, Robert Mitchum for your great insight into Marilyn Monroe.
Robert knew her more than others. She was a deeply flawed and insecure woman. Thanks Robert for an honest appraisal of her.
It's nice to see Robert, speak highly of Marilyn! She was an actress who was playing a part of sexiness! It drove men crazy! Some men, it doesn't take much! You smile at them are say, "Hi!"
And they think you are engaged! So, can you imagine what Marilyn went through? Her comedic timing was always on point! She'd be in her 80's plus; if she were alive today! Rest In Heaven Norma Jean! 🙏
Robert mitchum was a family man who had a reputation as a hell raiser by Hollywood press but was completely opposite, every day after work he went home, devoted husband and father,
"I actually think that Marilyn would be aware of the legendary quality that she herself inspired. I should think that no one would be more surprised than she because she never really felt worthy." - Robert Mitchum
I think the thing about Marilyn was that she was already acting a character and that character was Marilyn. So Norma Jeane was acting as Marilyn acting as another character, no wonder the poor woman was confused a lot of the time!
She was confused most of the time because she abused narcotics and she drank heavily.
Other way around.
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@@blackattackcat As far as I know , she left this vale of tears not hurting a soul. I like to think that she had some happiness in her life. Well we're all going to die, let's be kind to each other while we're here.
One of my all time favourite movie stars. He was brilliant in 'Out of the past' (Build my gallows high) and alongside Laraine Day in 'The Locket'.
He was a one-note actor.
I was just a young lad about 7 when Marilyn died but what effected me more was when Jane Mansfield died as I remembering going into my bedroom and crying. All these people of my parents generation were my hero's John Wayne Robert Mitchum, Lee Marvin, Kirk Douglas and the list could go on and on and on.... God bless them all bringing such joy to a young devoted movie fans as I was. Cant leave out the king Elvis all though most his movies were silly but at 13 I sure enjoyed them and besides could see a double feature for 35 cents
+Greg McLean and have 15 cents left over from the 50 cents mom gave me for a coke and candy bar sure miss those mid 60's prices
Yep. I'm with you. We could stay as long as we wanted for the admission price, 35 cents. Sure had alot of fun in those days.
I think the most important thing in a person's life is virtue and you only get that from Jesus Christ and toucning his garment. He would have grounded her and kept her more content and she could have maintained safer priorities. She should have never aspired or nurtured unrealistic goals with the Kennedy's. Joe DiMaggio tried to ground her but she was seduced by the allures and people of her craft. She should have realized she was NEVER going to be FlOTUS. She should have been content to be Joe's wife which would have been her REAL world. Jesus is the only permanent reality. Everything else is fleeting, not permanent like withered grass. Do you believe this...Only one life, twill soon pass, only what's done in Christ will last.
I like Robert and I love Marilyn
He truly was, I took care of his niece until she died -state of California wouldn’t pay me Paid the wrong person… Family felt bad & did give me her piece of crap convertible which I had abrand new engine put in &making it a tribute to the Mitchum& Hallward family-Got to hear a lot of stories… Gloria Grahame Hallward Won an Oscar in 1950… Her sister Joy Hallward Married John Mitchum and they had a daughter named Victoria so Robert Mitchum her uncle. He only rode in the car once said he loved having a ragtop but when you got to famous people would jump out in front of them… Americans they can be so selfish I can say that I am an American
She was very misunderstood Her Library was wonderful for the range and quality of the books!! And Robert Mitchum one of my all time favourites!!
Robert Mitchum's insightful reflections on his late colleague Marilyn Monroe are very touching. He was brimful of empathy, understanding and admiration for her. It takes a sensitive, talented person to know one. Instantly he saw past the 'Dumb Blonde', starlet stereotype, to the heart and soul of the human being within. A lovely man, and like Marilyn, a true star.
What a stark contrast this interview is, to the mean and snarky comments Sir Lawrence Olivier made on camera about Monroe, dismissing her as 'a model, not an actress'. He never got over the fact Marilyn Monroe was recognised as a global icon after her death - a rare status he would never achieve in his lifetime or beyond it, despite his lofty reputation as an actor, (mostly in Britain, where he was knighted for his work).
I suspect he was also much-miffed that the world's hottest blonde was totally immune to his charms when they made 'The Prince and the Showgirl' together!
The whole experience of working with Monroe, which Olivier had such high hopes of both professionally and personally, was a crushing disappointment to him, bordering on humiliation. She possessed a powerful star quality - the camera loved her. Inevitably, she acted him off the screen and stole every scene, reducing Olivier to supporting cast in a British-made movie he had nurtured like a baby for the glittering prizes he mistakenly assumed it would bring him.
Even 20 years later, his anger at Marilyn was obvious - and frankly unsettling - during a TV interview which can be found on UA-cam. The way he coldly dismissed her as though she were just another forgettable blonde sex symbol, was actually pretty venomous. The polar opposite of the respectful way Robert Mitchum remembered her here.
Olivier may have been named the finest actor of his generation, but he was certainly no gentleman. I don't believe he was a patch on the great Robert Mitchum - as an actor or as a human being.
Robert Mitchum was a great actor.
Incredibly genuine with a fantastic presence, one of the truly great most underrated actors of all time.
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I always loved her so much ... she truely is the most beautiful woman ever
you can always tell something of the character of an actor not by what they say about themselves or their roles but by what they say about other actors...Mitchum and Borgnine come to mind.
Both were anti-Semitic.
@@JamesRichards-mj9kw Not that important.
River of no Return is a great film. Robert and Marilyn , what a couple of great human beings. Gone now of course. RIP
He truly was, I took care of his niece until she died -state of California wouldn’t pay me Paid the wrong person… Family felt bad & did give me her piece of crap convertible which I had abrand new engine put in &making it a tribute to the Mitchum& Hallward family-Got to hear a lot of stories… Gloria Grahame Hallward Won an Oscar in 1950… Her sister Joy Hallward Married John Mitchum and they had a daughter named Victoria so Robert Mitchum her uncle. He only rode in the car once said he loved having a ragtop but when you got to famous people would jump out in front of them… Americans they can be so selfish I can say that I am an American
Tony Curtis's interview about Marilyn Monroe appears he had more bitterness and jealousy toward her than Jack Lemmon and Robert Mitchum did.
Curtis was an incedibly vain man who rarely spoke highly of his co stars. Shame because I love his films
First time I seen Robert Mitchum was in Thunder Road, a hell of an actor and a Class Act!
One thing everyone says about Marilyn is that she was extremely kind and intelligent.
Wonderful interview.
Robert mitchum a good actor for many decades and he got to meet Marilyn
He truly was, I took care of his niece until she died -state of California wouldn’t pay me Paid the wrong person… Family felt bad & did give me her piece of crap convertible which I had abrand new engine put in &making it a tribute to the Mitchum& Hallward family-Got to hear a lot of stories… Gloria Grahame Hallward Won an Oscar in 1950… Her sister Joy Hallward Married John Mitchum and they had a daughter named Victoria so Robert Mitchum her uncle. He only rode in the car once said he loved having a ragtop but when you got to famous people would jump out in front of them… Americans they can be so selfish I can say that I am an American
The epitome of cool - real mistake that he never won an Oscar.
were did the time go , can we do it all over again except slower
i was very lucky on the film Matilda a joke Mitchem did it for his friend Al Ruddy the producer. The fight scenes were shot in Reno, Nevada. One day when we broke for lunch Mitch walked with me over to a Hofbrau and he and i spent a little more than an hour having lunch. Now i was a back ground actor or Extra if you will and we talked about all sorts of subjects. That was Bob Eating with me instead of going with the rest of the other principle actors...which he could have done! He was just as down to earth as Jason Robards was with me on the small film he made with Kathy Ross for director Tom Gries. That film was shot in San Francisco.
Thanks for that. My dad was an extra in a movie with Audie Murphy. Dad played in parts right next to Murphy. But at the dinner table dad didn't have much good things to say about him. Murphy would go off on his own and not associate. Probably because of PTSD. But I really enjoyed your story with Robert.
You're a lucky guy to be able to say you did this ,
Mitchum was great ..period ! His insight on Marilyn was very good imgo.
I didn’t know much about MM other than the pretty outer cover. Mitchum’s comments about MM can serve as a reminder to us that you can’t judge a book by it’s cover. People in the public eye can sometimes have a lot going on emotionally and in their lives.
He truly was, I took care of his niece until she died -state of California wouldn’t pay me Paid the wrong person… Family felt bad & did give me her piece of crap convertible which I had abrand new engine put in &making it a tribute to the Mitchum& Hallward family-Got to hear a lot of stories… Gloria Grahame Hallward Won an Oscar in 1950… Her sister Joy Hallward Married John Mitchum and they had a daughter named Victoria so Robert Mitchum her uncle. He only rode in the car once said he loved having a ragtop but when you got to famous people would jump out in front of them… Americans they can be so selfish I can say that I am an American
Marilyn filled out a pair of jeans beautifully. Give me a full figured woman any day, and I'm not talking fat, there's a difference.
Mitchum was my favorite actor, second only, to Spencer Tracy. Robert could play any role with perfection. He was an average guy. If he didn't like you, he would say it. I read that he wasn't afraid of a fight. He was kind, but could be a little rough.