Marilyn Monroe
What do you know about her? Bell Work Who is Marilyn Monroe? What do you know about her?
Biography Born June 1, 1926 in LA Norma Jean Mortenson Baptized as Norma Jean Baker Never knew her father Although she once thought Clark Gable was her father However, there is no evidence that Gable ever met or even knew her mother
Growing up Marilyn Gladys was her mother Marilyn said one of her earliest memories was of her grandmother trying to smother her in her crib with a pillow Both her grandmother and mother had psychiatric problems At age 9, her mother was placed in a mental institution. Spent most her time in foster care and in orphanages.
Her time in foster homes…. Claims she was sexually assaulted on several occasions Claims she was raped at age 11 Her way out? Get married! At age 16, she married Jimmy Dougherty She had also dropped out of high school at age 15
First marriage to Jimmy He was a Merchant Marine and was sent to the South Pacific. Marilyn went to work in a factory(where they made materials for the war). At this job, she was “discovered” by a photographer. Jimmy returns4 years later and finds Marilyn was a successful model. They will divorce in 1946.
Also in 1946 She changes her name to Marilyn Monroe, dyes her hair blonde, and gets her first acting gig. Soon, she would become one of Hollywood’s most famous actresses and sex symbols.
Starts in Commercials Coke http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQiSNuZb4m0 Union Oil http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjlOPv0e44w
Movie Star 23 Films Total Received over 5000 fan letters per week
Famous Marilyn Monroe Movies Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur9GKLl8v4U There’s No Business Like Show Business http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1KQAHPsAdY The Seven Year Itch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJgC549mpRk Some Like it Hot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rI_lUHOCcbc The Misfits http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okYdnldx3rc
Ticket out the Door Which two Marilyn Monroe films would you like to watch? Why? Do you think she was a good actress? Why or why not? Do you think she was a good singer?
Bell Work What two questions would you like to ask Marilyn Monroe?
Clips http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5s4M5Kx6yI Interview with the press I want to be loved by you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eDHlgnRuaM
More Marriages…. Joe DiMaggio, 1954 Only lasts nine months
Arthur Miller 1956-1961
Famous Relationships Frank Sinatra
Marlon Brando
Most Famous Performance To May 19, 1962 Sang “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” to JFK. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4SLSlSmW74 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUEinwXnLjE
Tragedy August 5, 1962 36 years old Died in her Los Angeles home An empty bottle of sleeping pills was found by her bed. She was buried in her favorite Pucci dress Buried in a “Cadillac Casket” The most high-end casket on the market Made of solid bronze and lined with champagne colored silk Hugh Hefner bought the crypt next to hers. Joe DiMaggio had red roses delivered to her crypt for the next 20 years on a weekly basis.
News reel about her death http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v-mA3oGPs0 Funeral http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meFKIbxsyRQ Conspiracy Theory (7:46) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmPXMm-iGcY
Clips Goodbye Norma Jean, by Elton John http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPy2M79xPz8 Rare Footage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ERtYi4WkzA Performing for the troops http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61moBfCJWqc JFK (9:44) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxsLzPMI4N8 JFK and Jackie and MM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leRbxL0BYxg
My Week With Marilyn http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDkHrq8GtNs Newest Film.. Lifetime Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtZyk1ruzxE
Ticket out the Door What are three things you learned about Marilyn Monroe today?
Ticket out the Door What do you think Marilyn Monroe’s life would have been like if she had not died at such a young age?