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Post by hitchcockthelegend on Feb 9, 2019 10:28:23 GMT
Yes he was, I read in his biography that he really felt sorry for her the way she was being treated. She was also having "major" menstrual issues around this time, so he was understanding of that. Hitch, what do you mean by "major" menstrual problems? Did Marilyn have an abortion during filming? FWIW, I had severe menstrual conditions as a teen: almost paralyzing cramps, excessive bleeding, etc. In fact, I finally saw a gynocologist for help when I finally moved out of my parents' house. I remember that my mother wasn't too pleased about that (she was a control freak who couldn't bear the thought that I was an adult capable of making my own decisions!). But, I digress--as usual, LOL. When this movie was made, Marilyn was no longer a teenager, and--supposedly--her monthly cycle should have been regular, and there were doctors on the set who could have given her non-addictive pain killers. To tell the truth, I'm curious to know in general how actresses handled "the curse". But, I guess that will have to be the subject of another thread. It didn't expand on things since it was Mitchum's book, but I remember the term heavy flow being mentioned so it must have been similar to yourself. I really must read one of the Monroe biogs one of these days. As for yourself, yer still around to tell the tale, watching and loving films, making great threads for us to enjoy. Keep it up.  |
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Post by snsurone on Feb 9, 2019 12:14:44 GMT
Well, thank you, Hitch.
To be honest, I wonder how Mitchum knew about it, since in the '50's and '60's, menstruation was considered "shameful", a secret to be kept from men.
Not unlike ancient times, when menstruants were isolated.
See Anita Diament's novel "The Red Tent".
There's an interesting story about your namesake, Hitch.
Ol' Alfred was directing a movie, and he instructed an actress to get into water.
When she tried to explain why she couldn't, he was astounded; it was the first time he knew that women had monthly periods!
I think this was before he married Alma and sired Pat.
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Post by teleadm on Feb 9, 2019 16:31:56 GMT
Wish I remembered this movie better!
The reason Robert Mitchum was protective might have to to with earlier an experience with Otto Preminger.
During an earlier movie Angel Face with Jean Simmons, Howard Hughes instructed Preminger to treat Simmons as roughly as possible, leading the director to demand that co-star Mitchum repeatedly slap the actress harder and harder, until Mitchum turned and punched Preminger, asking if that was how he wanted it.
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Post by snsurone on Feb 9, 2019 17:32:05 GMT
Ha, ha--that was great, tele!
Only wish he had done the same thing to Hughes!
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Post by teleadm on Feb 9, 2019 17:33:53 GMT
snsuroneIt has come to my attention, and I don't dislike you!, that you use a few words that is unfit for a family friendly chat, To solve it you can use far to the right side, just double click the Smiley, and no one will get offended. I do it all the time. For example: I have the biggest 12 arm candle stake in the world, and nobody cares. But if you write it I have biggest 12 12 arm candle stake in the world
Don't use the M-word!
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Post by snsurone on Feb 9, 2019 17:38:59 GMT
Tele, do you mean "menstruation"?
Frankly, I don't understand your post.
But I'm glad you don't dislike me, as I consider you one of my IMDb friends.
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Post by teleadm on Feb 9, 2019 21:52:53 GMT
Tele, do you mean "menstruation"? Frankly, I don't understand your post. But I'm glad you don't dislike me, as I consider you one of my IMDb friends. Call it a debacle from my side! |
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