Marilyn Monroe: Her Films, Her Life

This book is essentially a filmography interlaced with a complex biographical account of Marilyn Monroe's life and loves throughout her career. A lengthy introduction explains her traumatic early life and mysterious, unexpected, much talked about death. Behind the scenes information, cast and crew lists, box office grosses and photographs are given for each film. There is a Foreword by Academy Award-winning actor (West Side Story) George Chakiris, who worked as a chorus dancer in two of Monroe's biggest productions, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) and There's No Business Like Show Business (1954). This is a definitive summation of the Hollywood icon's career.

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Marilyn Monroe: Her Films, Her Life

This book is essentially a filmography interlaced with a complex biographical account of Marilyn Monroe's life and loves throughout her career. A lengthy introduction explains her traumatic early life and mysterious, unexpected, much talked about death. Behind the scenes information, cast and crew lists, box office grosses and photographs are given for each film. There is a Foreword by Academy Award-winning actor (West Side Story) George Chakiris, who worked as a chorus dancer in two of Monroe's biggest productions, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) and There's No Business Like Show Business (1954). This is a definitive summation of the Hollywood icon's career.

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Marilyn Monroe: Her Films, Her Life

Marilyn Monroe: Her Films, Her Life

by Michelle Vogel
Marilyn Monroe: Her Films, Her Life

Marilyn Monroe: Her Films, Her Life

by Michelle Vogel

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This book is essentially a filmography interlaced with a complex biographical account of Marilyn Monroe's life and loves throughout her career. A lengthy introduction explains her traumatic early life and mysterious, unexpected, much talked about death. Behind the scenes information, cast and crew lists, box office grosses and photographs are given for each film. There is a Foreword by Academy Award-winning actor (West Side Story) George Chakiris, who worked as a chorus dancer in two of Monroe's biggest productions, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) and There's No Business Like Show Business (1954). This is a definitive summation of the Hollywood icon's career.


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ISBN-13: 9781476613598
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date: 04/16/2014
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 220
File size: 15 MB
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Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

Film historian Michelle Vogel lives in Victoria, Australia. Her popular blog can be found at mvozus.wordpress.com.
Film historian Michelle Vogel lives in Victoria, Australia. Her popular blog can be found at mvozus.wordpress.com.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Foreword by George Chakiris
Preface
Introduction
The Travilla Effect
Filmography
Extra Parts … and Missed Opportunities
Bibliography
Index

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