How To Marry a Millionaire, is a classic from the '50's starring Marilyn Monroe, Lauren Bacall, and Betty Grable. These dames decide to utilize there final funds for an expensice lifestyle to land a millionaire each. A very good cast and a good vehicle for all leading ladies.
BRILLIENT SCORE to begin the movie with a fantastic 'fanfare'
and then the movie with wonderful acting and costumes; wonderful witty and great dialogue!
Monroe and Bacall are both BRILLIENT!
Despite whatever you may hear, Betty Grable is what makes this film so enjoyable. Her exuberant, moxy-filled performance is simply delightful! That and, again, all the gold-digging humor that occurs throughout the film.
not 2 bad...but there were hardly any close ups and it makes it hard 2 get in2 charatcetrs if u can't see them well!!! lauren bacall stole the show rather than the usual marilyn
Marilyn Monroe is exactly everything that I despise in celebrities and the opposite sex. Her life was always about being noticed for her body, and she would do anything to be noticed and to be rich. She is most famous for having an affair with who I deem to be the worst president ever, JFK. She also has an annoying voice and could not act for crap. As far as her movies go, you can count me out, for I would rather spend a day listening to Whoopi attempt to sound intelligent.
I was named after Lauren Bacall and I am proud of that fact. Brilliant acting and timing from all the main characters. A brill movie for people who like the glamour of the 50s
as man criticizes woman's mercenery snobbery, the case of "how to marry a millionaire" might be dismissed as irrelevantly worthless. just as monroe quibs at "gentlemen prefer to blondies", woman liking rich man is as fair as man evaluate woman by appearance, and it probably makes the most sense. and this husband-tracking theme is utterly reserved for female audience but somehow some contrary sarcasm mingled with human warmth has been injected in it that evolves it into a classy social satire sweetened with a comic flair.
misogynists might bombard feminie vanity for luxury but they definitely have no clue that females are sharp in the tongue but gentle in the heart, and ironically none of these three females end up with rich men as they assume in the first place, especially bacall's character who nullifies her potential marriage to the rich debonair elderman played by william powell who manifests great gentile demeanor to breeze a woman's heart with proper respects. the conclusive point in this comedy shall be human affection surpasses materialistic ambition, despite whatever they may say or claim, their hearts are bigger than their purses but they ain't aware of it.
the cutest joke in this flick would be monroe's near-sightedness, particularly when she mistakes a blind eyepatch as a beaten bruise. monroe has the residual childlike innocence ironically contrasted with her million-watt sensual outlook. the gowns and constumes in this flick are well-designed by travilla. notably the red paillette dinner gown monroe wears in front of the four-folded mirror has become a fashion milestone.
the end credict has a witty cynical touch: as three women faint while bacall's seemingly prole lad flings 1000 cash just for several pairs of hamburgers, then the men rise and toast "gentlemen, to our wives!"
This is one of my favorite movies by far. It takes place in sleek, sophisticated, new york city, but retains the elegance of a place liek paris. Monroe, Grable, and Bacall together show an amazing quality that women had abotu 50 years ago that has disappeared recently. This movie tells the the story of 3 famous socialites living together in the posh upper east side whos each main goal is to get hitched to a millionaire. They make there way to amazing parties all over the city, just trying to find a man suitable for themselves. Monroe plays a hilarious gotta-love-her dumb blonde who actually isnt so dumb! Bacall plays the mother of the bunch who by far is the most experienced with *dealing with these sorts of things* and Grable plays a funny and lovable gal who will do anything to fall in love with a millionaire. This movie shows love and believe it or not hard work to finding the love of your life while still remaining rich and happy. This movie is fantastic and great for anyone who can appreciate such amazing acting.
This extremely likeable piece of romantic fluff oozes 50s glamour as Monroe, Gable and Bacall hatch a plan to bag themselves rich husbands. The sexual politics can be described as "quaint" at best; the whole concept of gangs of fashion models roaming the land, marriage being their only purpose in life seems extremely sily in this day and age. This is the kind of film that's best enjoyed for what it is rather than trying to analyse it too closely, the witty banter between glamorous starlets, charming characters and romance being more the point as these initially cynical hustlers learn that there is more to life than money. Each of the characters have obviously been carefully created to appeal to different parts of the male demographic; Bacall's sassy and charismatic ice queen, Monroe's vulnerable and innocent ditz and Grable's down to earth girl next door are all very appealing. Add fine support from the ever charming and debonair William Powell and some great lines, mostly delivered by Bacall (there's even a slyly funny reference to her real-life relationship with "that old feller in The African Queen"!) and it's an enjoyably nostalgic experience.
lauren bacall is the leading lady here with marilyn monroe and betty grable backing her up. a tale of gold-diggers looking for rich men to marry, only it isn't as easy as it first sounds, or as easy going for the viewer. mildly entertaining and apt for a sober afternoon. nowhere near monroes best performances though if that's what you're hoping for. she does bump into things alot
Lauren Bacall stood out to me in this comedic tale of 3 ladies who set out to find 3 very rich men to marry. Betty Grable and Marilyn Monroe were beautiful and played the part well, but I still am struggling to see Marilyn in a role where she doesn't come across as so flighty. I prefer Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in that regard!
Definately an entertaining and worthwhile see. :) And of course, love how love wins out in the end :)
Classic 50s comedy with dames in nice clothes trying to find rich fellas and falling for all the wrong guys. What's not to love? Lauren Bacall rules this film despite the fact that all three leading ladies are supremely lovely.
fifty years ago, i'm sure i'd have like this one so much better. i think this film has been an inspiration for so much of the chick flick genre. film recycling of this caliber saddens me.
I love this movie. The best of them all is Marilyn Monroe, as the cutie who won't wear her glasses, so instead she runs into things. A funny movie with three classic ladies trying to move up in the world and end up falling in love.
love old movies & this is one of my favorites ... i am a big marilyn munroe fan... and the other 2 'dames' are totally cool, too! to get a fifties idea of how to snag a guy is fun! and not too different from todays!
great movie. they all wanted 2 marry wealthy men but in the end they married 4 love.. lauren bacall married what she thought was a poor guy but he was a millionaire!
Lauren Bacall makes this movie so much more than the typical Marilyn Monroe film. Loved watching it and will recommend it to all. This is one classic that shouldn't be remade or allowed to die.
Oh, Marilyn. I had to watch this movie after my sister had a masquerade New Year's Party when I was 11, and I dressed up like Marilyn Monroe. After my sister told me this was the only movie in which Marilyn wore glasses, we watched it together, still in costume. Also the first occasion on which I had my hair curled.
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