Hollywood Couples – Marilyn Monroe And Joe Di Maggio

Theirs was one of the greatest love stories never written – because it was true… the tragic sotry of New York Yankee baseball legend Joe DiMaggio and superstar Marilyn Monroe is a story of true-life star-crossed lovers. He was the national hero whose prowess on the baseball diamond made him a top American sporting icon and she was the sexy movie goddess whose unmatched beauty made her the fantasy of millions. They met in early 1952 and in less than two years, Joe and Marilyn were married. Their wedding made headlines around the world but during their honeymoon Marilyn performed for American soldiers in Korea causing a near-riot. DiMaggio didn’t like the idea of thousands of strange men drooling over his new bride – he hoped she would become a stay-at-home wife but she wanted to pursue her glamorous and glittering career. By the time 1954 drew to a close they were divorced but their legendary whirlwind romance lives on in this remarkable documentary – showcasing their amazing lives through newsreel footage, film clips and rare photos. Bonus: As a special bonus, this DVD contains rare newsreel footage of Joe and Marilyn plus ‘Hollywood Remembers Marilyn Monroe’, an affectionate and revealing portrait of Marilyn, including scences from her greatest films.