Marilyn Monroe documentary marks centenary with rare Korean War footage
A new documentary by Patrick Jeudy, 'Quand Marilyn chantait pour les GI's', focuses on Marilyn Monroe's 1954 visit to South Korea during the Korean War, where she performed for U.S. troops. The film, aired on the centenary of Monroe's birth, draws on rare archival footage. It highlights her morale-boosting tour amid the war's devastation, offering a fresh perspective on the Hollywood star's engagement with soldiers.
Key facts
- Documentary directed by Patrick Jeudy
- Focuses on Marilyn Monroe's 1954 visit to South Korea
- Monroe performed for U.S. troops during the Korean War
- Aired on the centenary of Monroe's birth
- Uses rare archival footage
- Highlights Monroe's morale-boosting tour
- Offers perspective on Hollywood star's engagement with soldiers
- Title: 'Quand Marilyn chantait pour les GI's'
Entities
Artists
- Marilyn Monroe
- Patrick Jeudy
Locations
- South Korea