How to Marry a Millionaire
Seen it?1953 | 96 min | Comedy, Romance
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It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Mary Poppins, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Three women set out to find eligible millionaires to marry, but find true love in the process.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 119K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean Negulesco
- Marilyn MonroePola Debevoise
- Lauren BacallSchatze Page
- Betty GrableLoco Dempsey
- David WayneFreddie Denmark
- Rory CalhounEben
- Cameron MitchellTom Brookman
- Alexander D'ArcyJ. Stewart Merrill
- Fred ClarkWaldo Brewster
- William PowellJ.D. Hanley
- Percy HeltonMr. Benton (uncredited)