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Dream Girl: The Making of Marilyn Monroe

Dream Girl: The Making of Marilyn Monroe

2022 · 120 min · ★ 7.8 · Documentary

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?

Directed by Ian Ayres · Written by Ian Ayres

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