November 7, 2010
Silly and unimaginative, but with a good cast, it's not a great movie but worth watching if you like the cast.
Betty Grable,
Marilyn Monroe,
Lauren Bacall,
David Wayne,
Rory Calhoun
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A remake of 1933's The Greeks Had a Word for Them, as well as a retread of 20th Century-Fox's favorite plotline, How to Marry a Millionaire was the first Hollywood comedy to be lensed in Cinemascope. ... read more
DVD Release Date: May 29, 2001
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July 22, 2010I love old films, and this is no exception. Marilyn is pouty and ignorant as ever, Lauren Bacall sophistacted yet vulnerable, and Betty Grable just plain dim. It all works out for a great comedy.
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July 2, 2010Just a really fun movie with a great cast and 50s marriage storyline. Lauren Bacall and Marilyn Monroe are so good together and present some really funny moments. Their presence alone makes for a great time, but with witty dialogue and characters it's a classic. As far as romanti... read more
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November 26, 2009As comedies go, it was okay. A little slow in pacing and a few funny moments.
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October 11, 2009It's Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, without the riotous good fun and the singing. In place of the frivolity lies something a little more sinister - a woman's necessity to get married. It's interesting how matronly Lauren Bacall has become in such a short time. I like her better this w... read more
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December 8, 2008Three women go to great lengths to land a rich husband. Marilyn Monroe playing ditsy Pola Debevoise is the most memorable. The script's take on sexual politics of the 50s is a lighthearted and witty forerunner to the prurient "Sex and the City". which would debut 45 year... read more
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September 27, 2008How 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.
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December 15, 2007as 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... read more
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November 15, 2007This 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 thei... read more
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September 8, 2007some singing, some dancing, some giglies, some legsies...what? you want more...greedy boy!
Critic Reviews
June 15, 2007
Douglas Pratt, DVDLaser
May 10, 2007
Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com
Glossy, early widescreen all-star Fox comedy headlining Monroe, Grable, Bacall.
September 8, 2005
Karen Berk, culturevulture.net
Perhaps not a classic film in the truest sense, 'How to Marry a Millionaire' provides an enjoyable escapist experience. Full Review
May 2, 2005
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The humor is not only flat but outdated. Full Review
October 11, 2003
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena
Não envelheceu muito bem, mas continua relativamente divertido.
July 13, 2007
Susan Granger, www.susangranger.com
No review available.
July 20, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
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February 11, 2005
Kent Turner, Film-Forward.com
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