
The Hard Hollywood Life of Kim Novak — 10th anniversary restoration
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Kim Novak: Navigating Fame and Identity
This chapter examines Kim Novak's early struggles in Hollywood, focusing on the pressures to conform to beauty standards and the transformations she underwent for stardom. It highlights the tensions in her on-screen persona, likening her emotional depth to iconic figures like James Dean, while addressing the societal expectations placed on women in the 1950s. Through a dialogue between a mother and daughter, the chapter also explores themes of beauty, intimacy, and the impact of these expectations on young women's identities.
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