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Marsh, Mackynzie Dr. Baublits English III. Period 3 04 May 2018 Grace Kelly Grace Kelly said, “I avoid looking back. I prefer good memories to regrets.” (The 7 best Grace Kelly Quotes” 2017). Grace Kelly is known as one of the most influential and iconic actresses of her time. Kelly appeared in 11 movies in just over 5 years. She also starred in many television shows and plays when she was younger. After a very successful acting career, she turned away from her Hollywood fame to live a royal lifestyle in Monaco. Grace Kelly had a huge impact on the people of Monaco and although she left the United States, she was still adored by many Americans throughout her lifetime. From her early life, to her career as an actress, and finally her …show more content…

After the film, Gary Cooper noticed her and asked her to be a part of his movie High Noon in 1952. This was Grace’s first major film role. After High Noon, Kelly signed a 7 year contract with director John Ford. Her first film under that contract was Mogambo in 1953. The film was shot in Kenya. From that film she won the Golden Globe Award for best supporting actress. In 1954 Kelly was casted by Alfred Hitchcock in his 1954 film, Dial M for Murder. She also starred in his film Rear Window in 1954. Her role in this film was considered one of her best, and the film was also one of the highest ranked films of all time. After Rear Window, she starred in two more of Hitchcock's films, The Country Girl and To catch a Thief. Kelly and Hitchcock became very close friends by the time they were done working together. (“Biography of Grace Kelly” 2014). When asked about him later, Kelly said, “Mr. Hitchcock taught me everything about cinema. It was thanks to him that I understood that murder scenes should be shot like love scenes and love scenes like murder scenes.” (“The 7 best Grace Kelly Quotes” 2017). Kelly and Hitchcock remained good friends for the rest of their lives. While Grace Kelly was working on The Swan she was invited to the Cannes Film Festival in 1955. There, she was asked to participate in a photo shoot with Prince Rainier, the Prince of Monaco, for the French Magazine, “Paris Match”. She agreed to the photo shoot, not knowing that Prince Rainier was there supposably seeking a bride. If he did not produce an heir of Monaco, the country would become part of France. (“Beyond Grace Kelly”

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