Presentation Type
Research Study
Release Option
Open Access
Description
Marilyn Monroe has been an icon of female sexuality in the American 1950s for decades now- her roles as a ditzy blonde and her seductress figure prominently in most discussions of Hollywood at the time, but her desire to be seen as more is often ignored. My research analysis paper, Marilyn: More Than Just Another Showgirl, explores one of the many attempts she made to be seen as a serious actress by sharing details surrounding the production and marketing of the 1957 film The Prince and the Showgirl. Although the contents of my paper are meant to encourage its audience to change how they view the dazzling starlet, the form is just as integral; my research is packaged in a style that mimics magazine articles to emphasize the importance that the press played in the construction of Monroe’s image and its continued influence for her deconstruction in contemporary portrayals. My presentation will be an exploration of the creative process behind the curation of my paper: the reasons for its form, decisions about the organization of its contents, and the significance of both for elevating my argument.
Creative Commons License
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Faculty Mentor
Amanda Konkle
Department of Primary Presenter's Major
Other
Symposium Year
2024
Marilyn: More Than Just Another Showgirl
