London, 1956. Genius actor and film director Laurence Olivier is about to begin the shooting of his upcoming movie, premiered in 1957 as The Prince and the Showgirl, starring Marilyn Monroe. Young Colin Clark, who dreams on having a career in movie business, manages to get a job on the set as third assistant director.
In the summer of 1956, a 19-year-old intern, Colin Clark, lands a job on the set of "The Prince and the Showgirl," a film starring screen legend Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier. When the blonde bombshell's new husband, Arthur Miller, leaves the country, she finds herself isolated and vulnerable. Clark seizes the opportunity to spend time with her, forming an unlikely friendship and a brief romantic entanglement.
The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with particular praise directed towards Michelle Williams's performance as Marilyn Monroe. Many critics lauded the film for its period detail and its sensitive portrayal of Monroe, though some found the narrative to be somewhat slight.
Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated Michelle Williams's performance, finding it to be a faithful and moving portrayal of Marilyn Monroe. Many viewers enjoyed the nostalgic setting and the behind-the-scenes glimpse into filmmaking, though some felt the plot lacked depth.
Michelle Williams received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role. She also received nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award.
The film is based on the real-life diaries of Colin Clark, who worked as a production assistant on "The Prince and the Showgirl."
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