How to Marry a Millionaire
How to Marry a Millionaire

How to Marry a Millionaire

1953Movie96 minEnglish

Three women set out to find eligible millionaires to marry, but find true love in the process.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Google Users83%
Director: Jean NegulescoGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Three single women, Loco Dempsey, Pola Debevoise, and Schatze Page, scheme to marry wealthy men. They rent a lavish apartment and stage elaborate parties to attract suitable escorts. However, their plans become complicated when they each fall for men who are not quite what they seem, leading to humorous misunderstandings and genuine romantic entanglements.

Critical Reception

How to Marry a Millionaire was a commercial success, praised for its star power and lighthearted comedic tone. While critics noted its formulaic plot, the performances of its leading ladies, particularly Marilyn Monroe's comedic timing, were widely lauded. It became a beloved classic of 1950s romantic comedies.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming and glamorous cast, especially Marilyn Monroe's standout performance.
  • The film's lighthearted humor and escapist fantasy were key to its appeal.
  • While the plot is predictable, the star power and witty dialogue carry the movie.

Google audience: Audiences loved the chemistry between the three lead actresses and found the film to be a delightful and entertaining romantic comedy. Many appreciated the humor and the glamorous depiction of New York high society, finding it a perfect escape.

Fun Fact

This was the first film ever made in the CinemaScope format to be shot entirely in color and on location in New York City.

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Despite the flat-as-a-pancake orchestral opening at the start, this film is really all about Lauren Bacall. She ("Schatze") lives with fellow models "Pola" (Marilyn Monroe) and "Loco" (Betty Grable) and are down to their last cent. Unless t...