On Mon 1 June 2026, we celebrate what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday. The magnetic star of the silver screen has charmed countless audiences over the years – in addition to our special screening on Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, we have compiled a list of Marilyn’s best moments!
Written by The Picture House team
Our favourites
Read on as staff, volunteers and more reflect on the defining moments of Marilyn Monroe’s film career, and see the classic Gentlemen Prefer Blondes with us at Hyde Park Picture House, presented by Film Quarry and Green Carnation Film Club, accompanied by a burlesque performance by Birmingham’s bombshell, Mimi Mariama, Sun 31 May. We’ve also got a dementia-friendly Memory Matinee screening on Mon 8 Jun and a Bring Your Own Baby screening on Wed 10 Jun. You can find out more & book tickets here.
Our Picture House
Donations will support the ongoing maintenance of HPPH, including continuing to work with outside specialists to keep our building in great shape, investing in training to allow us to continue to learn about how best to work with a historic building and investment in the technology we use to continue to make the building truly work for all the different members of the community who need us.
