From the late 1940s to the early '60s, Marilyn Monroe appeared in
barely thirty movies, beginning with bit parts and moving on into
supporting roles for such films as The Asphalt Jungle, All About
Eve, and Clash by Night. She soon shot to international fame and
gained prominent roles in a number of classics like The Seven Year
Itch, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and Some Like It Hot. By the time
of her early death in 1962, she had already become established as
one of the great icons of the silver screen. playwrights,
filmmakers, and others looking to cash in on her tremendous impact.
In The Immortal Marilyn: The Depiction of an Icon, authors John
DeVito and Frank Tropea chronicle the many representations of
Marilyn Monroe in the performing arts, from the 1950s to the
present day. In a decade-by-decade review, the authors examine how
Marilyn is portrayed in four distinct modes: as herself, as a Roman
a Clef character, as a referent, and as a documentary subject. By
looking closely at these individual works, the authors reveal the
ways in which her persona, her history, and - most of all - her
image have been appropriated for both fact and fiction. adaptations
of works by Norman Mailer and Joyce Carol Oates to an ever-growing
list of documentaries, Marilyn has been the subject of countless
depictions on stage, screen, radio and television. Monroe is
adored, imitated, and idolised, and the enormous amount of material
written about her - either directly or indirectly - proves that she
will continue to be a source of interest and speculation. has come
to assume, this book attempts to encapsulate and understand the
enormous influence the actress had on the public and the wide range
of creative talents who found her such an intriguing subject. This
book includes a filmography of Monroe's work as well as a
chronological iconography that list the many depictions of her in
film, television, radio, and stage. As both a reference source and
cultural study, The Immortal Marilyn is a unique look at one of the
most alluring and enduring figures of the twentieth century.
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