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Marilyn Monroe has been gone for over sixty years and yet people are still talking about her What exactly is the spell she casts on so many Stunning exciting to watch incredibly famous Monroe lived a very public life and died young with a sad suddenness All of this is true and yet there is so much more to her story

On Marilyn Monroe An Opinionated Guide looks past the sensation to the real legacyher richly varied body of work Both during her life and following her death Monroe was dismissed as more of a phenomenon than an actor often an object of ridicule instead of a performer whose work could be taken seriously The truth that lay behind the dazzling surface was that she was one of the hardest working of actors Rigorously applying both skillful technique and an inherent charisma she was able to create truly unforgettable performances

In this lively guide Richard Barrios looks beyond the ballyhoo and legend at Monroes bestknown films and some that remain obscure It also addresses the work she did on television and the stage as well as her underrated abilities as a vocalist Both an informative study and a perceptive critical assessment On Marilyn Monroe An Opinionated Guide gives this brilliant performer the attention she desiredthat of an artist whose work deserves both examination and celebration