The Legend of Marilyn Monroe (1966)
Género : Documental
Tiempo de ejecución : 52M
Director : Terry Sanders
Sinopsis
The Legend of Marilyn Monroe is a 1966 American documentary film chronicling the life and career of actress Marilyn Monroe. Directed by Terry Sanders, and narrated by John Huston.
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