Do Someone a Favor!
Do Someone a Favor!

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Do Someone a Favor!

1954
Movie
9 min
English

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, a friendly do-gooder's good deeds backfire.

Insights

IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Mervyn LeRoyGenres: Comedy, Crime, Film Noir

Plot Summary

Two showgirls, Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw, travel from New York to Paris for a crucial engagement. While Lorelei is primarily concerned with finding a rich husband, Dorothy, her more sensible friend, tries to keep her on track. Their journey becomes complicated by a private detective hired by the father of Lorelei's fiancé, who is suspicious of her intentions.

Critical Reception

The film was a significant commercial success, praised for its vibrant musical numbers and the chemistry between its lead actresses. While some critics found the plot thin, audiences embraced the escapist fantasy and the glamorous portrayal of Parisian nightlife.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dazzling musical numbers and the sparkling chemistry between Monroe and Russell.

  • A lighthearted and entertaining comedy with a memorable soundtrack.

  • The plot is thin, but the film's charm and star power carry it through.

Google audience: Viewers enjoyed the vibrant performances of Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell, calling the film a fun and glamorous musical comedy. Many appreciated the catchy songs and the overall lighthearted, escapist nature of the story.

Fun Fact

Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell famously posed for a handprint and footprint ceremony in the cement outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre for the film's premiere, a tradition usually reserved for more serious dramas.

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