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Niagara (1953)

Niagara was a turning point in Marilyn's career. Her first starring role showed off her grandeur against magnificent Niagara Falls with opulent Technicolor closeups, a sexy song, and an exciting walk away from the camera over cobblestones.


Marilyn Monroe and Casey Adams in a scene from Niagara

Niagara released January 1953
Directed by Henry Hathaway
Twentieth Century-Fox
Technicolor

Marilyn Monroe (Rose Loomis)
Joseph Cotton (George Loomis)
Jean Peters (Polly Cutler)
Casey Adams (Ray Cutler)

Costume test for Niagara May 21, 1952
My Picture of the Month for June 2001
Internet Movie Database entry for Niagara

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