Rare Facts You Never Knew About Marilyn Monroe

Studio Stalemate

The trouble really began with her 1950 contract, which hadn't been updated since she first signed to Columbia pictures. As a result, she was paid very little despite her immense success and was unable to choose her own roles. Darryll F. Zanuck, an executive, constantly thwarted her attempts to find more difficult roles due to a personal dislike of the actress.

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