Let's Make It Legal
Let's Make It Legal

Movie spotlight

Let's Make It Legal

1951
Movie
77 min
English

A woman divorces her husband of 20 years because he gambles too much.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Richard SaleGenres: Comedy, Romance, Musical

Plot Summary

A happily married couple finds their relationship tested when they decide to grant each other freedom to have affairs. The husband, a successful architect, begins to pursue a former flame, while the wife, a socialite, finds herself entangled with a charming songwriter. The film explores the complexities and potential consequences of open relationships in a comedic and dramatic fashion.

Critical Reception

Let's Make It Legal was a modest success, appealing to audiences with its star power and its exploration of a then-controversial topic. While not critically acclaimed, it was generally seen as a light, entertaining film with a strong cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the performances of its leading actors, particularly Claudette Colbert.

  • Some critics found the premise intriguing, while others felt it was handled with a lack of depth.

  • The film offers a lighthearted, albeit somewhat dated, look at marital dynamics.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this film on Google is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film's premise of an open marriage was considered quite daring for its time in 1951 Hollywood.

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