Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962)

3. Learn the new words.

A motion picture фільм

In spite of незважаючи на

Overdose передозування

Foster-parents прийомні батьки

Comedienne комедіантка

Glamorous яскравий, блискучий

4. Listen to the text, read, translate and retell it.

Marilyn Monroe was an American motion-picture actress whose great beauty made her a world –famous sex symbol. But in spite of her success in films, Monroe had a tragic life. She died at the age of 36 from an overdose of sleeping pills. Since her death, she has become one of the most written-about film stars in history.

Monroe’s real name was both either Norma Jean Baker or Norma Jean Mortenson. She was born in Los Angeles. When she was only two weeks she was given to foster-parents and stayed with them up to the age of 6.

In 1942 Monroe got married and left school. She used to work at a plant but later gave it up to take up a model’s career. She was taken notice of and as a result the girl was invited to take part in movies. She signed a contract with the famous studio “The XXth Century–Fox” and made her debut in “Dangerous Years” (1948). Soon she won attention with small roles in “Asphalt Jungle”, “All About Eve” (1950). Her most successful dramatic roles are found in “Bus Stop” (1956), “The Misfits” (1961). She also appeared as a comedienne in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (1953), “The Seven-Year Itch” (1955), “Some Like It Hot” (1959). Generally, she appeared in 28 films. In 1954 she was awarded as the most popular actress. Moreover, the actress was president of “Marilyn Monroe Production”. Marilyn was married several times.

The reason of her death is still not clear; there are several versions of the causes. The actress is still recognized as one of the most glamorous figures in movie history.

Panas Saksagans’kyi (1859-1940)

5. Learn the new words.

Theatrical – театральний

Company – акторська трупа

Representative – представник

To abandon – облишити, кинути

To accompany – супроводжувати

Under the supervision of smb – під керівництвом

Thoroughly – належним чином

To stage – поставити п'єсу

To be dedicated to sth – бути присвяченим чомусь

6. Listen to the text, read, translate and retell it.

Panas Saksaganskyi was a famous Ukrainian actor, producer, theatrical performer. He was born on the 5^th of May, 1859 in village Kaminno-Kostovate. In 1880 the actor finished the Odessa Military School. When being in the army the youth got involved in theatrical performances and joined Chernyshevs’kyi’s company. In 1883 he acted as a representative of M.Staryts’kyi’s professional company. In 1886 the first Ukrainian tour to Moscow and St.Petersburgh was organized and Saksagans’kyi took part in it. In 1990 he organized his own company, and such famed actors as M.Zan’kovets’ka, M.Kropyvnyts’kyi joined it. In 1909, however, the actor abandoned to company and went on accompanying different tours about Ukraine. In 1918 under his supervision the Kyiv National Theatre was organized.

Panas Saksagans’kyi is known and recognizable for his peculiar manner of acting. He tended to reveal a character’s inner make-up as thoroughly as possible. His characters are individual but realistic. His best roles are in “Savva Chalyi”, “A Hundred Thousand”, “Fuss”, “A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush”, “Natalka-Poltavka”, “Nazar Stodolya”, “Two Families”, “Othello” and many others. The actor staged a number of plays himself.

Saksagans’kyi tried his hand at teaching young actors and the lectures and some books of his are dedicated to the matter. His talent and experience suggests a good pattern for further generations.