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Federal Bureau of Investigation files on Marilyn Monroe that could not be located earlier this year have been found and re-issued, revealing the names of some of the movie star’s acquaintances with suspected communists who drew concern from government officials and her own entourage.

The files had previously been heavily redacted, but more details are now public in a version of the file recently obtained by The Associated Press through the Freedom of Information Act.

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The documents show the extent the agency was monitoring the actress for ties to communism before her death in August 1962. They reveal some in her inner circle were concerned about her association with Frederick Vanderbilt Field, who was disinherited from his wealthy family because of his leftist views.

A trip to Mexico in 1962 to shop for furniture brought her in contact with Mr. Field, who was living there with his wife in self-imposed exile. Informants reported to the FBI a “mutual infatuation” had developed between Mr. Field and Ms. Monroe, which caused concern among some in her inner circle, including her therapist.