Conciliation Within the Family
And yet, despite her mother’s disapproval of Marilyn’s acting, the family seemed happier than ever. Gladys was going to meet her eldest daughter, Berniece, after many years of trying to get in touch with her. Berniece flew all the way from Detroit to Los Angeles only for this get together.
At long last, the three women had found each other. Over the course of their trip, they did a lot of driving about Los Angeles. They had a lot of time to catch up on. Following their discussion of Marilyn’s new position, Berniece had no doubts that she was making the correct decision in supporting her sister. Marilyn was the centre of attention wherever they went. Indeed, she shone brightly like a star.
Something Happens
The vacation was life-changing for the mother and her two daughters. Thus, Marilyn was devastated when the time came to say goodbye to Berniece. There was nothing more important to her than having her sister there with her. The actress advocated on Berniece’s behalf, but Fox studios ultimately decided against hiring her. Even worse, they let Marilyn go from the company. She couldn’t believe what she was seeing, but she mustered the will to carry on. Marilyn understood that this was just a temporary setback, and that many more opportunities lay ahead. Fortunately, she was correct. Meanwhile, she signed with Colombia Pictures in 1948.