Milton H. Greene

“Marilyn vs. Marilyn” tells the story of a little-known period of Marilyn’s life – the years she spent in New York, trying to became a ‘serious”’ actress, taking lessons with Lee Strasberg and setting up a production company with her photographer and trusted friend, Milton Green. Based on hitherto unpublished – and magical - photos from the Greene archives, the film focuses on the photographic image of a woman who remains one of the greatest legends in the history of cinema… and an enduring enigma.

Her story is well-known - the lonely child who yearned for affection and approval which she finally seemed to find as Hollywood's greatest love goddess. But even though she scaled heights few could even dream of, she was one of the loneliest of stars. And yet, in spite of the breakdowns, the failed marriages, the sordid rumors surrounding her life -- and her death.

Начало прошлого века, Лондон. На коронацию нового короля прибыли многочисленные гости, среди них принц-регент королевства Карпатия Чарльз. Чтобы развлечься, он инкогнито посещает кабаре «Коконатс», где за кулисами знакомится с хорошенькими хористками. Одна из них, Элси, хотя и не обучена хорошим манерам, но может многому научить высокомерного принца…