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Monroe, Marilyn/Questions Answered by Expert Elisa Jordan
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Marilyn Childhood | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: Im a brazilian fashion student and im doing a assingment about childhood memories so I chose to ... A: Wow! What a fascinating question. As you probably know, Marilyn’s childhood was very difficult and ... | |
| marylin monroe | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: i am writing a thesis statement for class and need to know an obsical or troublesome fase that ... A: I sent this answer to you a couple of days ago but apparently it didn't go through. I apologize for ... | |
| Norma Jean Dougherty film | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: I currently have an 8 mm film I found in my old house. It is labeled Marilyn Heads but I looked at ... A: Maybe you can borrow or rent a projector. There are also services that can transfer film to DVD so ... | |
| MM | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: WHAT WERE A FEW OF MARILYN MONROES ANTICS THAT MADE HER BIPOLAR/ MANIC DEPRESSANT? A: Bipolar disorder isn't really defined by "antics" so much as people display symptoms. Antics implies ... | |
| Signed Norma Jean/Marilyn Monroe Picture | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: My Grand Father lived next door to Norma Jean in Hollywood, in the 50's and she gave him a signed ... A: My short answer is vague: It's a definite maybe. It looks pretty good to me but I am NOT a dealer, ... | |
| Marylin Monro beauty | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: My name is Irina, I from Russia. To you I will be very grateful, if you tell, how Marylin Monro ... A: I love these types of questions. Marilyn was obsessive with keeping her skin clean. During her ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking for locales that Marilyn was associated and connected to with in her life. Could you ... A: No, Marilyn and Elizabeth Short didn't even know each other. However, a fun factoid you might find ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking for locales that Marilyn was associated and connected to with in her life. Could you ... A: Fun question! Marilyn was a workaholic and a bit of a homebody. When she wasn’t working, she was ... | |
| Celebration of Marilyn Monroe event | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I represent an arts organization, The Howell Opera House, in Michigan. We are having a big ... A: I wrote about your upcoming event in my Examiner column. ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe Golden Dreams black and white photos | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I found two black and white nude photos of Marilyn Monroe in an original program for the First ... A: Typically when I get these types of questions I refer the person to professionals who know a lot ... | |
| Marilyn Monroes Death- need for school project tomorrow | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: How many conspiracies about Marilyn monroes death are there? what are the conspiracies involving the ... A: I've answered your questions below. How many conspiracies about Marilyn monroes death are there? ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe autographed photo | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I have had this photo since 1957. My brother, who was going to acting classes with a friend, gave a ... A: What a great photo! I hope it's real because if it is you will be very happy it didn't sell at your ... | |
| Photo | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: I am in possession of (4) four black and white glossy photos that were displayed at a movie theater ... A: My specialty is Marilyn Monroe so I'm not sure if you reached the right expert. (Marilyn's studio ... | |
| Monroe's death (detail) | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: I saw in one of your responses that the glass from her shattered window was found outside of the ... A: The question you're referring to was actually answered by another expert, Yvonne, who no longer ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe advertisment calenders 1956 | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: The calendars are 1956 for a radio company out of Chicago Illinois all in tact and in excellent ... A: It's difficult to say without seeing the calendar or knowing how many of them were printed. I ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I have 3 questions: 1 Is there any evidence that Martin Edward Mortenson is the biological father ... A: I've numbered them so that they match the numbers of your questions. 1. No, there's no evidence ... | |
| Marilyn's beauty secrets | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know what beauty routine did Marilyn had,what products she used and also what was ... A: I love this topic and have actually written about Marilyn’s workout regime in the past. She was ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe's Childhood Influence | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I'm doing a report on Marilyn Monroe and how her childhood affected her image and relationships with ... A: Great topic. Marilyn’s childhood had a profound impact on just about everything in her adult life. ... | |
| maryiln monroe | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a nuded photo of maryiln. ITS black and white 8 by 10 gloss. Its said pose by maryiln monroe ... A: That's a pretty popular pose and it's been reproduced many times, so my best guess is that it's ... | |
| marilyn monroe | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a picture of marilyn, I hope it's marilyn. It was given to me when I was 16 (55 now) the kid ... A: I hope you have a picture of Marilyn too! I recommend contacting an auction house that has dealt ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe Original Photo? | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I was going through some things the other day and came across I photo I bought some time ago online. ... A: I'm not a dealer so I don't know if I'm qualified to answer your question, but I'll do my best. ... | |
| marilyn poster | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 16x33 poster of Marilyn Monroe the Golden Dreams, has a serial number of 4370, if you could ... A: I'm not a memorabilia dealer so I'm probably not the best person to answer this question, but I'll ... | |
| orinigal marilyn monroe movie | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: I have an old original 1953 movie called How to marry a millionaire starring Marilyn monroe and I ... A: Great research on your part! I think an electronics expert is more of a help to you on for this ... | |
| orinigal marilyn monroe movie | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: I have an old original 1953 movie called How to marry a millionaire starring Marilyn monroe and I ... A: Great question and you may have stumped me. Do you have an original 1953 reel of How to Marry ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe Original 1951 "Golden Dreams" Calendar | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: Good day, I have a Marilyn Monroe vintage 1951 "golden dreams" calendar and would like to know if ... A: Sounds like you have a cool piece of Marilyn memorabilia. Congratulations! I encourage you to double ... | |
| Photo Montage | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm attaching a photo to my inquiry. My friend inherited a signed photographic art piece. It is ... A: The photo came through this time. Thank you so much for resending it. That is indeed Marilyn ... | |
| Marilyn pics | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: Elisa, I'll bet you're bombarded with questions, but I did some research before I turned to you. ... A: No need to worry about asking questions. That's what I'm here for. :) It's a little difficult to ... | |
| Question about monroe | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: what are Marilyn Monroe four accomplishments??? i need to know asap for a project due next week ... A: Sounds like an interesting project. I've actually written on Marilyn's accomplishments before and ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe Picture | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: A friend of mind was describing a picture of Marilyn to me and I would love to find it for him. I ... A: There are a couple of possibilities. Michael Ochs and Sam Shaw both photographed Marilyn in her ... | |
| marilyn monroe salesman calender | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1956 january salesman calander with no advertisement. It says... Place your advertisement ... A: Many of the Golden Dreams photos were modified to cover the nudity, so you'll find copies in which ... | |
| slide of potentially Marilyn Monroe | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: THIS IS NOT A QUESTION BUT A FOLLOWUP. BACK IN SEPTEMBER, LAST YEAR, I SENT YOU QUESTON ABOUT HOW ... A: Yes, I remember answering your question. I'm sorry your quest didn't yield the results you wanted ... | |
| Golden Dreams Picture | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I recently found a 1954 plumbing calendar with Marilyn Monroe's Golden Dreams picture above the ... A: It's tough to say without seeing the calendar, but I think it's a positive sign that it's a plumbing ... | |
| Mermaid | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I've been looking for a picture. Either a photo or a drawing of Marilyn Monroe as a pink mermaid. I ... A: I've never seen an actual photo of Marilyn dressed a pink mermaid so I'm thinking you probably saw ... | |
| Any value to this? | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a Marilyn Monroe Calendar.It is from 1954..............not signed. She is in a nude pose.. ... A: Congratulations! You have a Golden Dreams calendar. The year 1952 is worth the most, as the nude ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe's IQ | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: Hey I am a big fan of Marilyn but i encounter many people who are like she was just stupid but as I ... A: You’re absolutely correct in your belief that there was more to Marilyn Monroe than an ... | |
| marilyn monroe | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: hey, thank you so much for being here, for peopel who have questions 1)Did Marilyn have a troubled ... A: It's great to help. Yes, Marilyn did have a troubled childhood. She lived in a series of foster ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: What were Marilyn Monroe's contributions to society, fashion, and Hollywood? A: You may want to refer to this question I responded to recently. It covers how she impacted society ... | |
| Original Marilyn Golden Dreams Calendar 1952 | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1952 marilyn golden dreams original. After researching online i've identified its a 1952 ... A: That's amazing! Congratulations on a very rare collectible. I've never actually encountered a 1952 ... | |
| Did MM visit DC to promote Seven Year Itch? | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: My dad was working in the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. in June of 1955, and I've come ... A: I would NEVER have found it on my own! Marilyn did go to a lot of Broadway plays that year, so it's ... | |
| im doing a paper on how marilyn monroe has impacted society | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: what was marilyns influences on the womens movement and the sexual revoultion in the 1960s? A: Great paper topic! Discussing Marilyn and her influence on the women's movement is one that I never ... | |
| Did MM visit DC to promote Seven Year Itch? | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: My dad was working in the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. in June of 1955, and I've come ... A: What a fascinating question! I do know that Marilyn went to Washington D.C. during her marriage to ... | |
| Marilyn Monroes death | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I am doing a senior project and my topic is Marilyn Monroe and the possible conspiracy surrounding ... A: Sounds like a fun project you’re working on. I hope I can help. The first thing I like to tell ... | |
| Gladys Baker | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: what mental hospital did gladys baker go to? gladys was marilyn monroe's mother. A: Gladys lived in a couple of hospitals. When she first became ill, she was taken to Los Angeles ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe Drawing | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: My grandmother has had a beautiful color portrait drawing of Marilyn for more than 20 years by an ... A: It sounds like a lovely portrait but, unfortunately, I just don't know anything about Bob Reiss. I ... | |
| marilyn monroe | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: i need some information on legacy, and major accomplishments on marilyn monroe a.s.a.p! A: The shortest answer to your question is the impact Marilyn had on the movie industry itself. She has ... | |
| Mailyn Monroe's worst moment and her fears? | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I'm doing a report on Marilyn Monroe because I know she was an interesting woman. I need to know her ... A: Unfortunately, much of Marilyn's life was sad. If I had to narrow to few things that profoundly ... | |
| marilyn monroe drawing 177/500 | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a large (poster sized) framed photo of Marilyn Monroe wearing a yankees hat and Joe ... A: Gosh, I'm sorry. I've hunted high and low for this image but can't find it anywhere, so I'm afraid I ... | |
| addictions of monroe | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: what else was monroe addicted to? .. her addiction to pills what were they helping her cope with?.. ... A: Sounds like a very interesting project you’re working on. Marilyn was addicted to alcohol and ... | |
| Marilyn's impact on society... | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: How did Marilyn Monroe impact society? Please recommend a site of possible. Sorry for being picky! A: I don't think you're being picky. I happened to write about this very topic just a few days ago. ... | |
| MM | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I am a huge MM fan. I actually have a few questions I'd like to ask if you don't mind? 1-I've ... A: Hey Megan! I, too, am a huge Marilyn Monroe fan. I think we’re going to get along just fine. :) ... | |
| Marilyn's Drama Coach | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: hey :) i am doing an assignment on a secondary character of marilyn monroe, and i've chosen to do it ... A: Great choice! As you know, Natasha had a pretty big impact on Marilyn. Natasha and Marilyn met ... | |
| Research project Question. | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: How did marlin Monroe change the world? How did she impact history? How did she impact society? What ... A: Marilyn has had a pretty amazing impact on history and culture, especially considering she was not a ... | |
| marilyn monroe | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: how was Marilyn monroe's retirement like? A: Marilyn never retired. She worked right up until the end of her life. In fact, she was in the middle ... | |
| baby picture of Marilyn Monroe | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a baby picture of Marilyn Monroe pulling a little red wagon. How can I tell how much it's ... A: How cool! I recommend contacting an auction house or some sort memorabilia dealer to get the picture ... | |
| Calendar | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have this calendar Can you tell me anything about it? I've attached a photo. Thank you A: Very cool! You have a Golden Dreams calendar. If it’s an authentic 1955 version—and I hope that it ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe Photo | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: My mother ran across some old photos..one is a signed 5x7 black and white of Marilyn Monroe. The ... A: I think I know which picture you're talking about. Sounds like a 20th Century Fox publicity photo ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe Nude Calendar | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: A few weeks ago I was cleaning out the basement of an uncle that passed, and found a dusty 1954 nude ... A: Gosh, usually when I hear about the Golden Dreams calendar it’s the regular ol’ wall variety so I’m ... | |
| Manic- Depression | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Could you tell me more about her manic depression? A: I’m not a doctor so I can’t go into too much detail, but hopefully I can help with the basics. ... | |
| her health | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: Was Marylin Monroe diagnosed as a schizophrenic? was this what caused her death? or is it just a ... A: No, Marilyn was not diagnosed with schizophrenia. She was diagnosed with manic depression, which is ... | |
| marilyn monroe | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: all books on marilyn monroe seem to agree there were recording devices in her home as well as on her ... A: I’ve never read the Matthew Smith book so I’m not sure which recordings he refers to specifically, ... | |
| Marilyn Munroe B & W | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: In the year 1956 or 1957 Marilyn was filming the River of No Return in Banff, Canada. My mother was ... A: What an AMAZING photo to have in your family. Congratulations! The River of No Return was released ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe death conspiracy | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: im doing a paper for my english course and i need to find four differnt perspectives on an event or ... A: There are a few ways to look at Marilyn’s death. One is the murder theory, which you mentioned, and ... | |
| potential value of slide photo | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a color slide of what appears to be a nude Marilyn Monroe, sitting, probably by a pool, with ... A: Sounds like you have an interesting slide. Congratulations on your find! I encourage you to double ... | |
| info on marilyn monroe | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: . and was wondering if you could help? do you think you could give me a list of things that she has ... A: A couple of things come to mind. Marilyn regretted having to drop out of high school and felt uneasy ... | |
| Siblings | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me the dates that Marilyn's half brother and half sister passed away? Were there any ... A: I am so happy that you wrote in again. I was able to get in touch with Marilyn’s niece and I now ... | |
| Siblings | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me the dates that Marilyn's half brother and half sister passed away? Were there any ... A: Unless she's passed away recently, Berniece is very much alive and I believe still in Florida, where ... | |
| People connected to Marilyn Monroe | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: Who was Sandy Ellis and what was her (his?) connection to Marilyn Monroe? I have an Elliot Erwitt ... A: I’m so sorry that I might not be able help you much. I’m really stumped by this one. I checked ... | |
| MM's diet/exercise | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I was just curious if you had any information on Marilyn's diet and exercise (if applicable) during ... A: Hey Jes, Thank you so much for the kind words! It’s very thoughtful of you to say. Marilyn’s ... | |
| marily monroe's father | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I may or may not be a cousin to Marily, depending of who her real father is. Has anyone ever ... A: How interesting! I take it you’re a relative of Charles Stanley Gifford? I’m not sure if anyone ... | |
| Historians on Marilyn Monroe | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: thank you A: Most of the information I have comes from Marilyn biographers. I don’t know if they would qualify as ... | |
| marilyn's lovers | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: Who were Marilyn's lovers when married to Arthur Miller and who were they before A: Marilyn had an affair with “Let’s Make Love” co-star Yves Montand during her marriage to Miller. ... | |
| Photos from Original negative | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I have many photos of Marilyn Monroe in Excellent condition. Whe I purchased them over 20 yrs ago ... A: Tough question. I don’t know how you would prove such a thing. A dealer might be your best advisor ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe Black & White Photos from "Golden Dreams" Calender | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: I have two B&W photos from the Marilyn Monroe "Golden Dreams" calender. I've taken them to a few ... A: I'm afraid I don't know, either. Value depends on things like rarity, condition, age, if they're ... | |
| marilyn monroe's Red Velvet Collection | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: Mrs.Elisa Jordan, I am an avid Marilyn Monroe fan. She was a remarkable woman and I believe she ... A: Hey Bonnie, You and me both. Marilyn certainly has had a profound affect on me! Sounds like you ... | |
| Marilyn monroe question | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm writing a research paper on Marilyn Monroe and am looking for suggestions for claims or ... A: This is a little tough for me. A thesis basically serves as a map for your paper and then your ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: hey, some one asked a question about james dean and her dating. but you said they really didnt know ... A: It would have been a romance made in Hollywood heaven, but Marilyn Monroe and James Dean never dated ... | |
| marilyn monroe | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: what elementry and middle school did she go to? A: Marilyn went to several schools because she was a foster child. Here’s a list of her elementary and ... | |
| i was wondering... | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: im doing a presintation on Marilyn Monroe and i cant find any beliefs of hers. could you help? like ... A: Interesting presentation topic! Here are some ideas to help you get started. Marilyn’s politics ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm doing a speech for my class tomorrow on someone who made a positive impact on the world and one ... A: The Coroner concluded that Marilyn’s cause of death was “acute barbiturate poisoning—ingestion of ... | |
| Marilyn's name | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I know that Marilyn was born with the name, "Norma Jean Mortenson", I also know that she legally ... A: Hey Reese, Thanks for the email. Marilyn changed her name at the studio’s request (well, ... | |
| Daughter | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: in a book, can't remember which one, i read that Marilyn had a daughter, do you think this is true? ... A: This is actually Elisa responding to your question, although Yvonne is a great Expert! No, Marilyn ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Okay, so I have a couple questions... ◘ Why was Marilyn Monroe depressed? ◘ What made ... A: Why was Marilyn Monroe depressed? Marilyn was depressed for a few reasons. First, she spent her ... | |
| Golden Dreams | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: How can I verify if I have an authentic color calendar picture of Marilyn Monroe's Golden Dreams ? ... A: This is a tough one! I’ve only seen original copies in photographs—never in person. I don’t know a ... | |
| monroe | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: how is america different because she lived? A: This is a pretty broad question but I’ll answer the best I can. Marilyn is one of the most famous ... | |
| monore | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: what did she have to overcome to become the person that she was? what started her career? what did ... A: I’ve answered your questions in the order you asked them and numbered them for your convenience. ... | |
| monroe | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: what was the significant events that impacted the person that she would become? A: Great question! Marilyn suffered from debilitating insecurity her entire life because of her ... | |
| lec-lec & i need urgent help with our assessment (: | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Hey my friend & i attend Trinity Catholic College in Auburn, Australia . We are currently doing an ... A: We have a lot of ground to cover so I’ve broken up my answers to kind of bullet the topics you’re ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe's Childhood | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: so if it's no trouble would you please answer thease questions. Thank you sooooooo very much : ) ... A: Things weren’t easy for Marilyn before she was famous. Little Norma Jeane was a very shy, quiet ... | |
| Please help. :] | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: Hey, okay. I need some information over Marilyn Monroe. Like: 1. How did she impact America? 2. What ... A: Some of these questions are a little broad, but I’ll give it my best. I’ve numbered my answers to ... | |
| Marlilyn Monroe | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: Marilyn Monroe was known for many things but what was she known most for? A: Great question! You’re right. Marilyn is known for numerous things, but if I had to narrow it down ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: Why is Marilyn Monroe so sucussful ? And what make her so successful? A: Great question! Marilyn was a fiercely ambitious woman and no one in Hollywood was willing to put ... | |
| merlyn monro"s baby | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: What year did Merlyn Monro have her baby girl. A: Sadly, Marilyn didn’t have any children at all. Marilyn desperately wanted children and became ... | |
| INTERVIEW re MARILYN MONROE | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: My daughter, Hannah, is a 6th grade student at Jefferson Academy Charter School in Westminster, ... A: Terri, I'd be happy to help. I've asked many people for interviews in my career! Send me a message ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is doing a report on Marilyn Monroe and needs to know what contributions did she make to ... A: I wish I could have done a report like that when I was in school! Marilyn, of course, has become ... | |
| marilyn monroe | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: i am doing a report on Marilyn Monroe and i was wondering what was the biggest impact she had on ... A: Sounds like an interesting report. I hope I can help you. Marilyn impacted America in numerous ... | |
| Last Movie | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to find the name of the last movie that Marilyn Monroe was cast for. She was hired for a ... A: Yes, you’re thinking of “Something’s Got To Give.” Marilyn was cast as Ellen, a woman who was ... | |
| Marilyn Monroe photos and neg. | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I have about 5 photos of Marilyn Monroe along with there neg. at U.S.O. show in 1954,3rd infanity ... A: Wow! How amazing that you have such great original photographs of Marilyn. To me, they would be ... | |
Elisa Jordan
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions pertaining to almost all aspects of Marilyn’s life and career. I’m familiar with her movies, training, and accomplishments and can also field inquiries regarding her childhood, relationships (romantic, friendships and otherwise), emotional and medical ailments, and what she was like in general.
Experience
I’ve been a Marilyn Monroe fan since the early 1980s and grew up watching her films on television. I’ve spent countless hours researching her and have built up an extensive library on all things Marilyn. As a Southern California native, I have been able to easily visit and photograph many of the sites that played important roles in Marilyn’s life, such as houses, studios, restaurants, her grave, and so on. Furthermore, I have visited sites in San Diego, Reno/Dayton, and New York City that were homes or filming sites—allowing me to retrace many of Marilyn’s steps, literally.
Education/Credentials
http://www.examiner.com/x-15221-Marilyn-Monroe-Examiner
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