Changing His Name
Bernard Schwarz changed his name to Anthony Curtis when he moved to Hollywood. He got a contract with Universal through Selznick, and it offered small parts in films. Curtis never thought he’d be a big star, but he liked the female attention.
Dating a Legend
Curtis and Marilyn Monroe dated long before they were in Some Like It Hot. He remembered the barbecues and beach visits with the woman, but the relationship wasn’t perfect. In fact, other women saw something in the man.