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Dream Girl: The Making of Marilyn Monroe

How did Marilyn Monroe become one of the greatest sex symbols of all time? What drove a prudish little Californian girl, who was not especially pretty nor exceptionally talented, to become this incredibly striking platinum blonde superstar? How did she become the icon capable of balancing innocence with raw sensuality, whilst continuing to captivate the masses to this day? How did she achieve this? And what price did she pay?

Top Cast

  • Marilyn Monroe

    Marilyn Monroe

  • Jean Harlow

    Jean Harlow

  • Rita Hayworth

    Rita Hayworth

  • Ingrid Bergman

    Ingrid Bergman

  • Lauren Bacall

    Lauren Bacall

  • Jane Russell

    Jane Russell

  • Shirley Temple

    Shirley Temple

  • Joe DiMaggio

    Joe DiMaggio

  • Ian Ayres

    Ian Ayres

    Self - Director

Overview

How did Marilyn Monroe become one of the greatest sex symbols of all time? What drove a prudish little Californian girl, who was not especially pretty nor exceptionally talented, to become this incredibly striking platinum blonde superstar? How did she become the icon capable of balancing innocence with raw sensuality, whilst continuing to captivate the masses to this day? How did she achieve this? And what price did she pay?

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