It can be argued thatMarilyn Monroewasnever really appreciatedin her time, noted almost exclusively for her stunning looks.
The film and Monroe’s performance were largelyunappreciated in reviews at the timeof release.
While sharing a bottle of whiskey, Nell lies and tells Jed that she’s a wealthy globe-trotter.
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After he reveals he’s a pilot, she tells him about her lost boyfriend.
It’s a film that is ahead of its time in that regard.
These films showcase Monroe’s incredible range and cement her legacy as a Hollywood icon.
The film ends with Nell holding a razor blade to her own throat, threatening to take her life.
But perhaps, at long last, she is appreciated.
