Marilyn Monroe: A Woman In A Man's World

“Marilyn Monroe dies, pills blamed”, which as you can see here is the headline for the Los Angeles Times, August 6, 1962, 2 days after Marilyn Monroe’s death and just one of many conspiracy theories surrounding her death. With the an autopsy report providing no clear indication of what happened in the early hours of August 5, it has left the door open for public debate and an outbreak of conspiracies. Although her death occurred over half a century ago, it is still relevant and there are operations…

of the most recognized faces in the world. Over forty years after her death, Marilyn Monroe‘s life and death is still in question. Her trademark platinum hair and beauty mark, her famous skirt-blowing scene, which eventually she became ashamed of because no one could see the woman who was intellectual had feelings and worked hard behind the glitter, the gold and the smiles. Everyone knew this Marilyn Monroe, but did anybody know Norma Jeane Baker? Marilyn Monroe was a Hollywood icon, maybe even a…

“Marilyn Monroe” (1926 - 1962) Popular Culture Legend Before Hollywood loved her… Probably the most celebrated of all actresses, Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jean Baker on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles General Hospital, to Gladys Baker. Gladys had been a film cutter at RKO studios, but psychological problems prevented her from keeping the job and she was eventually committed…

Marilyn Monroe "The Blonde Bombshell" "I am not interested in money, I just want to be wonderful." (Marilyn Monroe's official Website, 1) A quote from the classic beauty Marilyn Monroe. What I would like to know about Marilyn Monroe is about how she got started in show business, and what made her such a Hollywood icon. I really don't know anything about her, or her career. The reason I would like to learn more about her, is because she seemed to be such an amazing person, and a classic beauty…

A Marilyn Monroe Story: Then and Now The stunning Marilyn Monroe’s life has really been an interesting one. All of her motion picture films including The Seven Year Itch, which includes the famous scene where Marilyn is standing over a subway gate with her white summer dress flowing around her. That film also became a box office hit and is one of her well known movies still to this day. Marilyn got really famous for her work even though she came from a terrible background. Marilyn proved it doesn’t…

these images has made Hollywood the dominant force it is today. A re-emerging image in Hollywood is that of the sex symbol, represented by Marilyn Monroe in the 1950's. Monroe is Hollywood's classic sex symbol, where the cultural phenomena she creates, instigates her immortal and legendary status. The first ever issue of Playboy magazine features Marilyn Monroe as the “cover girl”. By decoding meaning from this magazine cover, the visual and written text becomes a communicator for both obvious and…

Marilyn Monroe’s legend remains as the ultimate blonde bombshell and as one of the most recognizable faces ever to grace the silver screen. Born June 1, 1926 she was baptized Norma Jean Baker. Her turbulent youth was due to an absentee father and a mentally unstable mother. By 1933 she went to live with her mother’s best friend, Grace McKee, and she was the first to give Norma Jean the idea of becoming a movie star. Despite her new found love of cinema and hollywood celebrities, her childhood continued…

The Duchess As a Very Remarkable Woman in a Man's World The Duchess is clearly the central figure in the play and manages to dominate proceedings, despite the untouchable power of her brothers and the firmly established patriarchal system in early-16th century Italy. She displays many admirably qualities, although her courageous strength and passion could be perceived as threatening in a male-dominated society. The Duchess is the sole female figure with any sort of power…

Marilyn Monroe: A Star for the Ages Introduction When one speaks of Marilyn Monroe, and especially of her early career, the old adage 'a star is born' rings very true. This fantastic and talented woman, who once again, so may decades after her death, graces the cover of Vanity Fair for this year's June issue, never ceases to captivate audiences with her charm. Many have tried to pinpoint what Ms. Monroe had that other actresses do not, in terms of creating this type of fascination, and have certainly…

The Curious Case of Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe was one of the biggest stars in her era, and as stars do, they die; and Marilyn was no exception. Much like the life of Marilyn Monroe, her death was also one that was shrouded in mystery. People have proposed many theories as to why Marilyn died; the most popular conspiracy theory being the result of her death by the hands Kennedys. However, some people may say that there is evidence to support this theory, but these are just fabricated lies spread…