2015Documentary0h 53m

Jayne Mansfield: The Tragedy of a Blonde

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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StatusReleased
Original Languagefr

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Production

What's Up Films
What's Up Films
ARTE France Cinéma
ARTE France Cinéma