Ebook: Marilyn Monroe A Life of the Actress, Revised and Updated

13. The Lady of Shalott (December 1960-August 1962)Afterword: The Murder of Marilyn Monroe; Sources; Filmography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; Z.;In American popular culture, Marilyn Monroe(1926-1962) has evolved in stature from movie superstar to American icon. Monroe's own understanding of her place in the American imagination and her effort to perfect her talent as an actress are explored with great sensitivity in Carl Rollyson's engaging narrative. He shows how movies became crucial events in the shaping of Monroe's identity. He regards her enduring gifts as a creative artist, discussing how her smaller roles in The Asphalt Jungle and All About Eve established the context for her career, while in-depth chapters on her more importan;Cover; Contents; Acknowledgments; Foreword: Discovering Marilyn Monroe; 1. Childhood (1926-38); 2. Adolescence to Adulthood (1938-45); 3. Early Career (1945-50); 4. Becoming a Star (1950-52); 5. Fame (1952-54); 6. Half-Life (April-November 1954); 7. Search for Self: The Method (November 1954-May 1956); 8. The Poet of Her Aspirations (December 1950-July 1956); 9. The Prince and the Showgirl (January-October 1956); 10. Home Life (October 1956-August 1958); 11. Impersonations/Repetitions (August 1958-June 1960); 12. The Film of Her Life (July 1960-January 1961).