How to Marry a Millionaire
1953 · Movie · Approved · 96 min · ★ 6.8 · 80% critics
Three women pool their limited money and move into an upscale New York apartment, determined to meet eligible millionaires to marry. As their search unfolds, their plans lead to new connections and the possibility of true love along the way.
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Details
- Years
- 1953
- Release date
- 1953-10-29
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Approved
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Critic score
- 80/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (561 votes)
- Box office
- $8,000,000
- Budget
- $1,900,000
About
If you want a light, classic matchmaking comedy with glamorous looks and upbeat banter, you’ll probably enjoy How to Marry a Millionaire; Not for you if you want serious depth, or if you dislike gold-digger storylines like Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
Pros: stylish fashions; charming rom-com; star-studded cast | Cons: thin story depth; long opening music; dated premise
Themes
- mannequin
- musical
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design, Color · 1954 · nominated
Cast & crew
Marilyn Monroe
as Pola Debevoise
Lauren Bacall
as Schatze Page
Betty Grable
as Loco Dempsey
David Wayne
as Freddie Denmark
Rory Calhoun
as Eben
Cameron Mitchell
as Tom Brookman
Alexander D'Arcy
as J. Stewart Merrill
Fred Clark
as Waldo Brewster
William Powell
as J.D. Hanley
Percy Helton
as Mr. Benton (uncredited)
Directed by Jean Negulesco