1962 - On April 23 th Marilyn arrived at the 20th Fox studio"s to do some costume and hair tests,. Later as we know Marilyn didn't come to work because she was sick, she had sinusitis. Her private doctor, Dr Hyman Engelberg, and the studio doctor, Dr Lee Siegel, agreed on Marilyn's need of rest.
On June 7, 1962, Marilyn was officially dismissed for "breach of contract", after Levathes had stopped the project.
On July 25, 1962, Peter Levathes personally went to Marilyn's home to announce her that the Fox wanted her back : not only they would give sueing her up, but she would be re engaged with a higher salary.
Marilyn's lawyer, Milton Rudin, set about working on the contractual details of her return in the set. On Marilyn's suggestion, Jean Negulesco was asked to know if he would agree to direct the movie.
On August 1, 1962, 4 days before Marilyn's death, the Fox signed a new contract for her, with this time a salary of 500 000$ .
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