Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon

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Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon (2026)

Directed by Patrick Jeudy

Documentary · 54m

In 1954, Marilyn Monroe—a 28-year-old actress who was not yet a star—traveled to Korea, in the midst of the war, to perform on stage and boost the morale of American troops. She undertook a four-day tour in the dead of winter, immortalized by unforgettable photographs: Marilyn in a sheer, form-fitting dress, in the freezing cold, facing more than 100,000 GIs. This trip was a turning point in her life. Thanks to this unprecedented success, she would reveal herself to herself and to others. Marilyn discovered herself as a radiant, free, sexy, and admired woman. She entered into legend, as well as into every American household of the 1950s.

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Cast

Marilyn Monroe Self (archive footage) Joe DiMaggio Self (archive footage) Dwight D. Eisenhower Self (archive footage) Marlene Dietrich Self (archive footage) Elsa Lepoivre Jean O'Doul (voice)

Crew

Director
Patrick Jeudy
Writer
Patrick Jeudy

Details

Original title
Quand Marilyn chantait pour les GI’s
Release date
2026-06-21
Runtime
54m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
FR
Spoken languages
English, French, Italian
Countries
France
Production
ZED, Les Bons Clients