When you think of the homes of movie stars, you might imagine large, opulent mansions on huge acreages with swimming pools, 10-car garages, surrounded by palm trees, with views of the Pacific Ocean..Well, maybe after starring in a blockbuster flick and winning an Oscar or two, but not if the actor is just starting out..This townhome was built in the 1930s for Warner Bros., where the studio housed their up-and-coming starlets including Greta Garbo, Marlene Deitrich and Marilyn Monroe and it’s for sale at US$899,000..In the star system of the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s, the studios controlled much of their actors’ lives, including who they could date, and even marry, and certainly where they could live, usually in homes and apartments owned, and supervised, by the studios.. Marilyn Monroe home, Living roomMarilyn Monroe home, Living room .And they weren’t mansions..This home, in the Chateau Beachwood complex, is located in one of LA’s older areas, Beachwood Canyon, where the neighborhood homes retain much of the atmosphere of the glamorous mid-century Hollywood era with the well-manicured lawns, huge willow trees and colourful gardens. .Although it has been updated, Marilyn’s townhome still retains many features that today’s buyers would find nostalgic, such as the beautiful green magnesite stairs and the original Art Deco balustrade. . KitchenKitchen .Both bedrooms feature wedding cake relief plasterwork and the ‘colourful’ bathroom features a walk-in shower and original yellow and purple tilework, with a matching green bathtub, toilet, and sink. .Oversized casement windows let in lots of California sunshine..Chateau Beachwood is a 10-unit French Normandy-style complex located near the Two Stone Gates entrance to Beachwood Canyon, with a view of the world-famous Hollywood sign and close to the movie and television studios.. BedroomBedroom .Beachwood Canyon has been the current or former neighborhood for many celebrities, including Humphrey Bogart, Kevin Bacon and Anna Kendrick. .According to the listing agent, Marlena Maidhof at ACME Real Estate, the two-bedroom unit with 1,199 sq. ft. is the exact residence where Marilyn once lived..A native of Los Angeles, Marilyn grew up rough and spent her childhood bouncing between orphanages and foster care. .She lived in a number of homes and apartments during her 36-year lifetime but purchased only one house in her own name, when she bought a home in LA’s Brentwood neigbourhood in early 1962, just a few months before her death.. BathroomBathroom .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
When you think of the homes of movie stars, you might imagine large, opulent mansions on huge acreages with swimming pools, 10-car garages, surrounded by palm trees, with views of the Pacific Ocean..Well, maybe after starring in a blockbuster flick and winning an Oscar or two, but not if the actor is just starting out..This townhome was built in the 1930s for Warner Bros., where the studio housed their up-and-coming starlets including Greta Garbo, Marlene Deitrich and Marilyn Monroe and it’s for sale at US$899,000..In the star system of the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s, the studios controlled much of their actors’ lives, including who they could date, and even marry, and certainly where they could live, usually in homes and apartments owned, and supervised, by the studios.. Marilyn Monroe home, Living roomMarilyn Monroe home, Living room .And they weren’t mansions..This home, in the Chateau Beachwood complex, is located in one of LA’s older areas, Beachwood Canyon, where the neighborhood homes retain much of the atmosphere of the glamorous mid-century Hollywood era with the well-manicured lawns, huge willow trees and colourful gardens. .Although it has been updated, Marilyn’s townhome still retains many features that today’s buyers would find nostalgic, such as the beautiful green magnesite stairs and the original Art Deco balustrade. . KitchenKitchen .Both bedrooms feature wedding cake relief plasterwork and the ‘colourful’ bathroom features a walk-in shower and original yellow and purple tilework, with a matching green bathtub, toilet, and sink. .Oversized casement windows let in lots of California sunshine..Chateau Beachwood is a 10-unit French Normandy-style complex located near the Two Stone Gates entrance to Beachwood Canyon, with a view of the world-famous Hollywood sign and close to the movie and television studios.. BedroomBedroom .Beachwood Canyon has been the current or former neighborhood for many celebrities, including Humphrey Bogart, Kevin Bacon and Anna Kendrick. .According to the listing agent, Marlena Maidhof at ACME Real Estate, the two-bedroom unit with 1,199 sq. ft. is the exact residence where Marilyn once lived..A native of Los Angeles, Marilyn grew up rough and spent her childhood bouncing between orphanages and foster care. .She lived in a number of homes and apartments during her 36-year lifetime but purchased only one house in her own name, when she bought a home in LA’s Brentwood neigbourhood in early 1962, just a few months before her death.. BathroomBathroom .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
