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Some Like it Hot: Me, Marilyn and the Movie: My Memories of Marilyn Monroe and the Making of the Classic Movie
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Product Description
In early 1958 legendary director Billy Wilder offered Tony Curtis the chance to star in a new picture. The movie was to be called "Some Like It Hot"; it went on to become one of the best-loved films of all time. Now, fifty years on from its first release, this is the true story of what really went on behind-the-scenes during the making of the funniest movie of all time, told by one of its leading 'ladies'. For the first time, Tony Curtis shares the many as-yet-untold secrets from the set in his own inimitable voice. He speaks frankly about his working relationship with Jack Lemmon and Billy Wilder, as well as his romance with Marilyn Monroe. Here too is the truth behind Monroe's erratic behaviour, which almost scuppered the production. Featuring never-before seen photographs from his private collection and numerous personal anecdotes, this is an insider's account of the making of a Hollywood classic.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #804 in Books
- Published on: 2009-10-01
- Original language: English
- Binding: Hardcover
- 240 pages
Editorial Reviews
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'Screen legend Tony Curtis's account of the making of one of the most famous and loved comedies of all time. A hugely entertaining read.' --Jewish Chronicle
'If, like me, you could see and laugh at Some Like it Hot any number of times, you won't want to miss Tony Curtis's account of the 1959 film.'
--Reader's Digest, 'Book of the Month'
'Ably gathers old (and, you suspect, wellburnished) stories and weaves them in with new ones, and it is fleshed out with dozens of photographs. It's good to have from the horse's mouth what Hollywood was like 50 years ago.'
--Daily Mail, Book of the Week
About the Author
Tony Curtis is a screen legend. In his sixty-year career he has appeared in over one hundred films, including such classics as Spartacus, The Defiant Ones and Some Like It Hot. His numerous TV appearances include co-starring with Roger Moore in The Persuaders. He lives in Las Vegas with his fifth wife, Jill.
Customer Reviews
some like it hot
a very charming book with a geat insight into the making of possibly the funniest movie ever made.
