| |
OFFICIAL BLOG OF NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM |
|
MARILYN MONROE AND NIAGARA MOTELS
By GEORGE BAILEY
2011-02-08 12:36:37
|  | 8 comments Latest by elizabeth 01/10/12 00:15:17 EST |
We can thank Marilyn Monroe and the movie “Niagara” filmed in 1952 for the growth of motels in Niagara Falls. Let me explain.
After this movie was released in 1953 millions of people saw Marilyn and Joseph Cotton, who played her husband, staying at a motel directly across from the falls. It was only a movie set but enquiries kept coming in to stay at the movie set motel known as, “Rainbow Cabins.”
This spurted a growth of new motel construction in Niagara Falls. Numerous Ma and Pa motels appeared on Lundy’s Lane and several in the Fallsview area. Many of these motels have been torn down and re-appeared as Niagara hotels, some of which bear the original names. i.e Americana, Candlelight Royal Coachman, Lamplighter etc.
Thanks Marilyn.
For more details, visit:
http://niagarafallstourism.com
Comments
Barry Wilson
Dear Mr. Baily I guess it's a coincidence that I found your blog when you were featuring an entertainment story. I never realized that movie gave such a lift to Niagara Falls. I also would be interested in getting an opinion from you about a Unique theatre experience that one can't find anywhere else that I am putting together. I won't get into it further as you may not have the time. Thank you for these blogs. I moved to ST. Catharines and love history, Barry
George Bailey
Barry, Thanks , I will contact you.
Emma
Are there any copies of your book `Marilyn Monroe and the Making of Niagara` available to purchase? I've read a 3-year-old comment where you mention some copies still available for $50 plus postage. Am I too late? Thanks for your wonderful Niagara site ... great memories of going there regularly for the last 40+ years! I never tire of it. Best regards, E. Dobell
George Bailey
Emma, My book is no longer in print. I have one copy that I have kept for myself. There are about 1000 of the books in circulation.
Joan
I had a history teacher at Scarborough Collegiate (now known as R.H. King Academy) by the name of Miss Lane who told us she was the double for Marilyn Monroe in the movie Niagara. She certainly wowed all the male students in the halls of the school!!
George Bailey
Joan,Maybe one of the readers of this blog can comment as to whethjer or not this is true.
Camden Market truly is a special day out for everyone
Big virtual shout for mentioning us! Hip hooray from Camden Market
elizabeth
Hi Mr Bailey I'would like to know if is possible to have a copy, just a simply copy from your book, i know you have one copy that you kept for yourself. There are about 1000 of the books in circulation but expensive, people take advantage of fans of Marylin, so please, just a simple photocopy, jus 34pg, I' will pay you for all. I' living in Montreal. Thanks soooooo muchhhhhhh, sorry about my english, but I'm better writting french,but I can read very well english. Merci.
Post a comment
|
|
Photos by George Bailey...
|
|
