She took solace in small acts of kindness from members of the public, and a new fascination with Queen Elizabeth. Marilyn found herself torn between settling into married life, being a curiosity for the frequently hostile British press, and her work on The Prince and the Showgirl. Marilyn grew to hate Olivier with a passion the feeling was mutual. Instead, he condescended to her in his introduction to the cast, pooh-poohed her views on acting, and dismissed her stage-fright as an inconvenience. Director Joshua Logan had written to Olivier, offering advice on how to handle Marilyn as an actress, but Olivier ignored him. She was, by Lord Drogheda's servants, who were selling stories to the papers. Raised in tiny hotel rooms and apartments, Marilyn felt herself being watched. The 'cottage' was actually a mansion, which belonged to Lord Drogheda, the managing director of the Financial Times. Then, in the evening, the couple would be able to relax together in their private English country cottage. Marilyn would work during the day at Pinewood Studios, while Arthur would write. When the couple arrived at London Airport, they were looking forward to a peaceful stay.

In July 1956, Marilyn Monroe arrived in London, on honeymoon with her husband Arthur Miller, to make The Sleeping Prince (later released as The Prince and the Showgirl) with Laurence Olivier. 'England? It seemed to be raining the whole time.

Marilyn Monroe by Michelle Morgan