Movies with Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe captivated audiences with her magnetic screen presence and ability to embody the quintessential "blonde bombshell" persona. Known for her sultry on-screen magnetism and impeccable comic timing, she became one of the most iconic and recognizable actresses of Hollywood's golden age. Despite the iconic "Marilyn Monroe" persona she cultivated, Monroe was a multifaceted performer who demonstrated impressive range. In films like "Niagara" and "Some Like It Hot," she showcased her talents for dramatic intensity and physical comedy, challenging the one-dimensional "dumb blonde" archetype. Her natural charisma and vulnerability also shone through in more serious roles, as seen in the introspective "Marilyn and I" and the Cannes-premiered "Beautiful Like a Poem." Whether playing a cunning femme fatale or a lovelorn ingénue, Monroe brought an ineffable star quality to every role. Tragically, Monroe's life was cut short, but her legend and influence endure. Recent biopics like "Becoming Marilyn" and "Dream Girl: The Making of Marilyn Monroe" have shed new light on the complexity of the woman behind the icon, solidifying her status as one of the most captivating and mythologized figures in cinema history.