MARLYN MONROE ,NEARLY LOST HER LIFE ON MAKING FILM RIVER OF NO RETURN IN 1953
MARLYN MONROE ,NEARLY LOST HER LIFE ON MAKING FILM RIVER OF NO RETURN IN 1953 Portrait of an icon: Never before seen images of injured Marilyn Monroe taken on set of River Of No Return During the difficult shoot, Preminger also had to contend with frequent rain, Mitchum's heavy drinking, and an injury to Monroe's ankle that kept her off the set for several days and ultimately put her in a cast.[10] Monroe nearly drowned while filming in Jasper, Canada. She had donned chest high hip waders during rehearsal to protect her costume. She slipped on a rock, the waders filled with water, and she was unable to rise. Mitchum and others jumped in the river to rescue her but her ankle was sprained as a result.[11] Young Tommy Rettig seemed to be the director's sole source of solace. He respected Rettig's professionalism and appreciated the rapport he developed with Monroe, which often helped keep her on an even keel. When Lytess began to interfere with Rettig...