The Prince and the Showgirl (1957): Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier
Produced, directed by and starring Laurence Olivier, The Prince and the Showgirl (1957) placed Marilyn Monroe in a regal setting on screen. Off screen, however, the production was hindered by the inability of Monroe to get along with the rest of the cast and crew. She showed up late, often changing the delivery of her lines between takes, and vehemently refused to act without her acting coach present. Nevertheless, the film works... and focuses on a Royal's impromptu relationship with an actress. The cast is great, including Marilyn Monroe, Laurence Olivier, Sybil Thorndike and Richard Wattis.
