Let's Make Love
Let's Make Love

Let's Make Love

1960Movie119 minEnglish

When billionaire Jean-Marc Clement learns that he is to be satirized in an off-Broadway revue, he passes himself off as an actor playing him in order to get closer to the beautiful star of the show, Amanda Dell.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Google Users65%
Director: George CukorGenres: Comedy, Romance, Musical

Plot Summary

A billionaire plays a practical joke on his rival, a French nightclub singer named Jean, by hiring him to perform in a Broadway show. The billionaire, disguised as a French actor named Alexander Dumas, falls in love with Jean. However, Jean is unaware of his true identity and believes he is a completely different person.

Critical Reception

Let's Make Love was met with mixed reviews from critics, though it was a commercial success. Marilyn Monroe's performance was generally praised, but the film's plot and pacing were criticized by some.

What Reviewers Say

  • Marilyn Monroe's star power is the main draw, but the film struggles with a flimsy plot.
  • Yves Montand provides a charming counterpoint to Monroe's radiant presence.
  • The musical numbers and romantic entanglements are pleasant but lack originality.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its star power and lighthearted romantic comedy elements, though some found the storyline predictable.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Marilyn Monroe was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.

Fun Fact

Marilyn Monroe and Yves Montand famously had a very public affair during the filming of "Let's Make Love," which caused significant scandal at the time.

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Tony Randall in a supporting role almost makes it bearable, but there's nothing here to save this disaster. Yves Montand tries hard but the material is so banal, and Marilyn is truly just sputtering at this late point, looking tired and blo...