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***Iconic actress Marilyn Monroe joins Â鶹Éç Radio 4 Extra's 100 Club – born June 1st 1926. She died in 1962 aged just 36*** 1950s Hollywood: Marilyn Monroe sets out to help Ella Fitzgerald challenge racial prejudice. Starring Julia Ford and Alibe Parsons. Bonnie Greer's drama is inspired by the remarkable true story of how the film star helped to launch the singer's American west coast career at Hollywood's world-famous Mocambo Night Club. Marilyn Monroe …. Julia Ford Ella Fitzgerald …. Alibe Parsons Norman Granz …. Stuart Milligan Feldman …. Rolf Saxon Morrison/Lee Strasberg …. Kerry Shale Karim …. Fred Fortas Flossie …. Bonnie Greer Singer: Ruby King Pianist / Musical Director: Steve Brown Producers: Pauline Harris and Vivien Rosenthal Director: Pauline Harris First broadcast on Â鶹Éç Radio 4 in December 2005.