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Little Book of Marilyn Monroe - in the Movies by Knight Timothy (Hardcover, 2015)
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Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson; June 1, 1926 August 5, 1962) was an American actress, model, and singer, who became a major sex symbol, starring in a number of commercially successful motion pictures during the 1950s and early 1960s. After spending much of her childhood in foster homes, Monroe began a career as a model, which led to a film contract in 1946 with Twentieth Century-Fox. Her early film appearances were minor, but her performances in The Asphalt Jungle and All About Eve (both 1950) drew attention. By 1952 she had her first leading role in Don't Bother to Knock and 1953 brought a lead in Niagara, a melodramatic film noir that dwelt on her seductiveness. Her dumb blonde persona was used to comic effect in subsequent films such as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) and The Seven Year Itch (1955). Limited by typecasting, Monroe studied at the Actors Studio to broaden her range. Her dramatic performance in Bus Stop (1956) was hailed by critics and garnered a Golden Globe nomination. Her production company, Marilyn Monroe Productions, released The Prince and the Showgirl (1957), for which she received a BAFTA Award nomination and won a David di Donatello award. She received a Golden Globe Award for her performance in Some Like It Hot (1959). Monroe's last completed film was The Misfits (1961), co-starring Clark Gable, with a screenplay written by her then-husband, Arthur Miller. The final years of Monroe's life were marked by illness, personal problems, and a reputation for unreliability and being difficult to work with. The circumstances of her death, from an overdose of barbiturates, have been the subject of conjecture. Though officially classified as a probable suicide , the possibilities of an accidental overdose or a homicide have not been ruled out. In 1999, Monroe was ranked as the sixth-greatest female star of all time by the American Film Institute. Timothy Knight's hugely entertaining book takes an affectionate look at all her film roles and is accompanied by a DVD of her best-known trailers which is also available through G2.Product Identifiers
PublisherDemand Media The Limited
ISBN-139781909217973
eBay Product ID (ePID)169998832
Product Key Features
Book TitleLittle Book of Marilyn Monroe-In the Movies
AuthorKnight Timothy
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicTelevision
Publication Year2015
Number of Pages178 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height152mm
Item Width152mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorKnight Timothy
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 18 Apr, 2021
Very informative movie book
This is a great little book documenting Marilyn Monroe’s films from Ladies of the Chorus through to her (sadly) incomplete film Something’s Got to Give. It’s really well researched and even thought I knew a fair bit about Monroe’s movie career, I found that I discovered bits of trivia that I previously didn’t know. It fits perfectly in my handbag so it’s ideal for on-the-go. The film stills are a joy to look through as well. If you are looking for a comprehensive book on the life of Marilyn Monroe this isn’t it. If however you want a book that focuses entirely on her acting career then this is for you. Enjoy! :) P.s. I also recommend The Little Book of Audrey Hepburn in the Movies which is of course part of this series of little books. :)Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
