Monkey Business
Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday is on June 1st this year.
MARK RODGERS came across a story with a Lois Laurel connection.
I don't know if this is common knowledge among the Laurel and Hardy fraternity, but I came across this synopsis in a magazine I purchased about the 100th birth anniversary of Marilyn Monroe. It features the film Monkey Business in which Marilyn played the part of Lois Laurel.
◦ Character: Lois Laurel is a "dumb blonde" stereotype, featuring in scenes where she focuses on her appearance rather than her "punctuation" duties.
◦ Co-stars: She acted alongside major stars of the era, including Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers, and Charles Coburn.
◦ Production Notes: It was one of her last supporting roles before achieving full stardom. The character name is a nod to Lois Laurel, the daughter of comedian Stan Laurel.
◦ Performance: Despite being a minor role, the performance and accompanying costume tests helped define her 1950s screen persona, balancing innocence with allure.
