Roslyn, a beautiful ex-showgirl, arrives in Reno to finalise her divorce. In a cocktail lounge she connects with two men, widowed mechanic Guido and aging cowboy Gay, who also find themselves adrift in the world and searching for connection and meaning. The odd group eventually move to an unfinished house in the Nevada desert. John Huston’s neo-western was written by Monroe’s then-husband, Arthur Miller. It was intended as a gift, offering Monroe a more complex, dramatic role. Their marriage imploded during the heated production, but Monroe delivers one of her finest performances. Appearing to harness the pain of her own life, she imbues Roslyn with a raw vulnerability. Gable and Clift are superb, but the film would not have soared without Monroe. Kimberley Sheehan, Lead Programmer See our Marilyn Monroe: Self-Made Star season and the event New Writings: I Wanna Be Loved By You – Marilyn Monroe, A Life in 100 Takes. Members can book a joint ticket to the Member exclusive screening and the The Misfits Member Salon for themselves and their guests in advance. Members who watch the film on another date are welcome to attend the free Salon discussion and show their Membership Card for admission, on a first come first served basis. Screen: NFT4.
