Reveals how the iconic film star worked closely with designers to meticulously craft her image, sharing the background stories of many of her most famous ensembles while explaining her enduring influence on style.
Reveals how the iconic film star worked closely with designers to meticulously craft her image, sharing the background stories of many of her most famous ensembles while explaining her enduring influence on style--
"Tells the story of Marilyn Monroe's modelling career, during which time she was signed to the famous Blue Book Agency in Hollywood. The head of the agency, Miss Emmeline Snively, saw potential in the young woman and kept detailed records and correspondence throughout their prof…
Introduction: playing Marilyn Monroe -- Becoming a star: the publicity buildup and early performances -- Mrs. America: Marilyn Monroe and marriage anxiety -- "It's kinda personal and embarrassing, too": Monroe, the Kinsey Reports, and the double standard -- The actress and her m…
Introduction: playing Marilyn Monroe -- Becoming a star: the publicity buildup and early performances -- Mrs. America: Marilyn Monroe and marriage anxiety -- "It's kinda personal and embarrassing, too": Monroe, the Kinsey Reports, and the double standard -- The actress and her m…
"Although she remains one of the all-time most recognizable Hollywood icons, Marilyn Monroe has seldom been ranked among the greatest actors of her generation. Critics have typically viewed her film roles as mere extensions of her sexpot image. Yet this ignores both the subtle v…
"Richard Dyer's classic and highly influential study of film celebrity has been reissued in this second edition as a testament to the enduring appeal of cinema's major stars." "Focusing on the lives and careers of three of the biggest names in Hollywood history - Marilyn Monroe,…
