Grace Kelly. Not A Fairytale Life

Trabajo de Investigación , 2014 , 59 Páginas , Calificación: 5.0

Estudios de América - Cultura y Estudios regionales

In the history of the American cinema, few stars are remembered so vividly although they appeared for so briefly as Grace Kelly. Robert Lacey in his bestseller book Grace makes a remark that although famous “American princess” had spent years cultivating her image of classic, white-gloved perfection, in real life, Grace was surprisingly often reckless young woman who had affairs with nearly all of her leading men” (Lacey 1996:i). A working actor for just five short years in the 1950s, known best for her roles as sparkling although moody partner and obviously for her work in multiple Alfred Hitchcock thrillers, Kelly outwardly came to embody her name with a seemingly effortless elegance and an almost unearthly aestheticism.

James Spada, the author of Grace - The Secret Lives of a Princess states that: “the public image of Grace Kelly – first as a movie star, then as a Princess - was a triumph of myth over reality” (Spada 1987: i). And consequently, one can assume, after a thorough research of her biographies that even though the public was presented with an image of a chaste young actress, often referred to as the “Ice Queen” (Ibid.), the truth about her real life is far more interesting and has much more hidden beneath.

In order to see the true Grace Kelly it is indeed necessary to read the opinions of her closest friends and family as quoted in the biographical sources. Without that, the only image one can obtain is that of thousands of Internet pages dully repeating the same statements about her being pretty and talented, reporting her fairy-tale life and quoting stereotypical phrases.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Introduction
• Chapter 1: The public image of Grace Kelly
  • 1.1. The film Ice Queen
• Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Her Serene Highness Princess Grace
  • 2.1. "The Wedding of the Century"
  • 2.2. The Real Grace Kelly
    • 2.2.1. Grace Kelly – a Wife, a Mother-to-be ..
• Chapter 3: Grace - The Heart of Monaco..
  • 3.1. Monegasque Red Cross under Grace's Auspices
    • 3.1.1. Annual Red Cross Ball
    • 3.1.2. “She brought us heart”
  • 3.2. A.M.A.D.E.
  • 3.3. The Princess Grace Foundation
• Summary...
• Conclusion
• List of Illustrations …….......
• Bibliography

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This thesis aims to explore the life of Grace Kelly, delving beyond the public image of the Hollywood star and Princess Grace of Monaco. It seeks to uncover the complexities of her personality, her motivations, and the true story behind her transformation from a successful actress to a royal figure. The work will examine her personal life, her relationships, and the impact of her marriage on her career and identity.

• The public image of Grace Kelly versus her true personality
• The influence of her Hollywood career on her personal life
• The impact of her marriage to Prince Rainier on her life and career
• The role of Grace Kelly in Monaco and her philanthropic endeavors
• The legacy of Grace Kelly as an icon of beauty, style, and grace

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

Chapter 1 explores the public image of Grace Kelly as a Hollywood actress. It examines her early career, her rise to fame, and her iconic roles in films like Rear Window and High Society. The chapter also discusses the perception of Grace Kelly as the "Ice Queen" and the contrast between her public persona and her private life.

Chapter 2 delves into the life of Princess Grace of Monaco, focusing on her marriage to Prince Rainier and the impact of her royal life on her personal and professional life. The chapter explores the "Wedding of the Century" and the challenges Grace faced in adapting to her new role as a princess.

Chapter 3 examines Grace Kelly's philanthropic work and her contributions to Monaco. It highlights her involvement with the Monegasque Red Cross, her establishment of the Princess Grace Foundation, and her legacy as a humanitarian.

Schlüsselwörter

The keywords and focus themes of the text include Grace Kelly, Hollywood, Princess Grace of Monaco, Monaco, film, acting, marriage, royalty, philanthropy, Red Cross, Princess Grace Foundation, public image, private life, legacy, icon, beauty, style, grace.

• Calificación: 5.0
• Autor: Marta Zapała-Kraj (Autor)
• Año de publicación: 2014
• Páginas: 59
• No. de catálogo: V288320
• ISBN (Ebook): 9783656885634
• ISBN (Libro): 9783656885641
• Idioma: Inglés
• Etiqueta: Grace Kelly, American Dream, real life, death, family, American princess, Serene Princess Grace, public image