Marlon Brando, the legendary actor, has stated his belief that his friend Marilyn Monroe was murdered in his upcoming autobiography, which will be released next week.
New York Newsday columnist Liz Smith, who received an advance copy of the book, reported on Friday that Brando claimed that Monroe did not die by suicide.
Furthermore, he did not believe that Monroe was involved in a romantic relationship with Robert Kennedy, as some have speculated.
In an excerpt of the book published in Parade Magazine, Brando admitted to having an affair with Monroe among hundreds of other women.
Smith stated, however, that some of the more interesting comments Brando made about Monroe were left out of the excerpt.
The actor claimed that he spoke with Monroe just before her death and felt that she was not suicidal.
Brando’s book, titled “Songs My Mother Taught Me,” has been closely guarded, with the actor receiving a $5-million payment for the memoir.
Smith notes that the book does not mention Brando’s tumultuous relationships with his wives and children.
She suggests that the actor’s book is a final joke on the press he despises, where he chooses to reveal only what he wishes and not what is expected of him.
In addition to his thoughts on Monroe, Brando made other noteworthy statements about individuals he has worked with throughout his career.
The actor believed that Charlie Chaplin, who directed him in a movie, was the cruelest man he had ever met.
He also felt that Richard Burton was “a mean drunk” and that Lee Strasberg, the founder of New York’s Actor’s Studio, was a fraud.
Smith highlights that Brando’s memoir is not a conventional tell-all book. While the actor provides insight into his relationships with some of the most famous people in the world, he does so in a way that is unique to him.
His book is both a reflection on his life and a commentary on the culture of celebrity that he lived in.
“His memoir contains what Brando chooses to tell and not tell. One can almost hear him laughing as he contemplates reviews that excoriate him for not telling all,” Smith notes.
“Although in many ways he’s harder on himself than the press has ever been.”
Despite Brando’s reluctance to disclose all aspects of his life, Smith believes that the book will be of great interest to the public.
The first edition of the book will consist of 500,000 copies and will be available to purchase next week.
It will provide readers with a unique perspective on the life of one of the most influential actors in history.
Brando’s belief that Marilyn Monroe was murdered has been a topic of interest for many years, and his upcoming book will likely reignite conversations around her death.
Brando’s memoir will undoubtedly provide readers with a fresh perspective on one of the most mysterious deaths in Hollywood history.
