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Jayne Mansfield: The Tragedy of a Blonde

Mar 22, 2015 · 53m
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On June 29, 1967, Jayne Mansfield tragically died at the age of 34. Her stunning blue Buick Electra collided with and was crushed under a semi-trailer truck. With her voluptuous figure and baby-doll face, Hollywood's most photographed actress did everything to become a star, accepting every compromise, going from icon to object. While portraying the actress, this film offers a glimpse into the Hollywood dream factory through the lens of a casting call. Like Jayne herself, who went through countless auditions...

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CAST

Jayne Mansfield
Self (archive footage)
Patrick Floersheim
Self - Narrator (voice)
Cassidi Parker
Self
Sarah Oliver
Self
Mariska Hargitay
Self (archive footage)
Mickey Hargitay
Self (archive footage)
Marilyn Monroe
Self (archive footage)
Robert Mitchum
Self (archive footage)
Directed by Patrick Jeudy

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Status
Released
Original language
FR
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
What's Up Films, ARTE France Cinéma
Country
FR

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