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Marilyn Monroe Smokes Pot on Film?

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Video will go up for sale on eBay later this week.

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Marilyn Monroe gives new meaning to “running wild:” A new video of her smoking pot at a friend’s house in the late ’50s surfaced Tuesday. And it’s already up for sale: A New York-based collector purchased the silent home video for $275,000—and plans to sell it on eBay (presumably for much more than that) later this week. In the grainy video, which takes place in New Jersey, Monroe takes the cigarette from a friend, takes a quick puff and—here’s the kicker—sniffs her armpit. Not convinced? The filmmaker confirms it was more than just a cigarette, telling The Daily News: “I got [the pot]. It was mine. It was just passed around… It was not a party. It was just a get-together. You know, come over and hang out.”

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