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Documenting the life of Marilyn Monroe has been a cottage industry for more than 60 years. Admirers vehemently debate the most insightful — and most problematic — biographies and documentaries about the Blonde Bombshell’s eventful life on Reddit subs, Facebook groups and in other fan communities.
It’s not easy picking the highlights from dozens of documentaries and hundreds of books, but here are some vintage and more recent titles that stand out.
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