Marilyn Monroe

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American actress (1926-1962) and enduring cultural icon. Her small role in Home Town Story (1951) was among her first credited appearances; within two years she was a superstar in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and The Seven Year Itch.

Acted In

4.91951·1h 1mPD

Comedy, Drama

A 1951 MGM drama directed by Arthur Pierson. Defeated for re-election to the state legislature, Blake Washburn (Jeffrey Lynn) blames local manufacturer John MacFarland (Donald Crisp) and takes over his uncle's small-town newspaper to crusade against big business. When tragedy strikes his own family, Blake is forced to reconsider his crusade. The film is best remembered today for an early role by Marilyn Monroe as office secretary Iris Martin — a small part, but one of her first credited screen appearances. The film is in the public domain.

Comedy · Drama

Home Town Story

1951 - as Iris Martin