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Marilyn the Bookworm

Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe was a passionate book lover with a large library. She read a variety of genres, including novels, poetry, drama, and nonfiction.

"The positive energy and good intentions you show to Marilyn and in your filmmaking overall are greatly appreciated here!"

Tim Lee
Program Coordinator
Southeast Asia International Film Festival

  • Mark Starks
    Director
  • Mark Starks
    Writer
  • Mark Starks
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 14, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Southeast Asia International Film Festival
    Pattaya Central
    Thailand
    December 13, 2025
    Asian Premiere
    Selection
  • Athens International Monthly Art Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    January 31, 2025
    Award - Finalist - Best Documentary
Director Biography - Mark Starks

Mark Starks screened his first films in middle school and is the recipient of more than 160 awards and selections to date.

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Director Statement

Marilyn Monroe was far more than the world’s most famous blonde bombshell—she was a brilliant, curious, and deeply introspective woman. Despite being typecast as a “dumb blonde,” Marilyn’s wit, intelligence, and hunger for knowledge broke every stereotype.