Let's Make It Legal
Seen it?1951 | 77 min | Comedy, Romance, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among people who love relationship stories and anyone who loves a will-they-won't-they, this one's for you. Relationships are put under a microscope, for better or worse. If you loved Funny Girl or Father of the Bride, start here. The chemistry carries it.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 17 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1951: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
A woman divorces her husband of 20 years because he gambles too much.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Sale
- Claudette ColbertMiriam Halsworth
- Macdonald CareyHugh Halsworth
- Zachary ScottVictor Macfarland
- Barbara BatesBarbara Denham
- Robert WagnerJerry Denham
- Marilyn MonroeJoyce Mannering
- Frank CadyFerguson
- Harry HarveyPostman (uncredited)
- Carol SavageMiss Jessup (uncredited)
- Jim HaywardPete (uncredited)