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Marilyn Monroe, Yves Montand, Tony Randall, Frankie Vaughan, Wilfrid Hyde-White ... see more see more... , David Burns , Michael David , Mara Lynn , Dennis King Jr. , Joe Besser , Madge Kennedy , Raymond Foster , Mike Mason , John Craven , Harry V. Cheshire , Oscar Beregi Sr. , Bing Crosby , Jon Mikl Thor , Geraldine Wall , Milton Berle , Gene Kelly

Let's Make Love is a breezy comedy about an off Broadway musical production. Jean-Marc Clement (Yves Montand) is the richest man in the world and looking for someone who loves him instead of his money... read more read more.... He reads in Variety he is to be satirized in the new production and tries out for the part. The producers hire him, unaware of his real identity. He hires Bing Crosby, Milton Berle and Gene Kelly to coach him for the role. Amanda (Marilyn Monroe) is the poor aspiring actress who lands a part in the play. Her opening number is the classic "My Heart Belongs To Daddy". Unaware of his fabulous wealth, she falls for the playboy billionaire during the rehearsals for the show. Tony Randall plays Montand's fussy public relations agent and tries to keep his boss from embarassment. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 58 min.

Directed by: George Cukor

Release Date: September 1, 1960

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DVD Release Date: May 14, 2002

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  • July 28, 2010
    This has got to be my least favorite movie starring Marilyn Monroe, mainly because it is a waste of talent. The idea is interesting to a degree, but when your lead character doesn't have charisma and Marilyn is only used as a mannequin it becomes frustrating. I would say that wit... read moreh a better male lead, this might have been amazing, but what's left is a mixed bag. The only real bonus to the movie is seeing Marilyn Monroe in underwear for the majority of her screen time whilst singing about sex.
  • fb1335490240
    April 22, 2012
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    Marilyn Monroe is underused in this piece and has another lead actor lacking charm. Much like the film "Seven Year Itch" the main character is a creepy guy that questions why viewers should want to watch this story play out. The premise is a good one but the delivery is really ba... read mored. Major celebrities make cameo appearances to hold the viewers attention and distract them how bad this film is playing out. It is a failed romance comedy that is worth seeing for the cast involved.
  • fb48200313
    December 18, 2011
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    Marilyn at her very best, showing off her acting, singing, and dancing talent. Such a joy to watch. If you haven't seen this one, treat yourself and check it out on Netflix Instant.
  • August 16, 2010
    A fun mid-Century romantic/comedic musical primarily designed to well-showcase classic Marilyn Monroe. Twenty minutes in, when she's clad in a form-fitting sky-blue cardigan and barely-black dance-tights, singing (and hip-swinging) a juicy, flirty rendition of "My Heart Belongs T... read moreo Daddy," there's no doubt who owns this vehicle. In terms of camping-up and showing-off Marilyn's stereotype stage persona, it doesn't get better than this.

    The framing book's thin/simple enough: A suave, wealthy industrialist (Yves Montand) checks out the lousy off-off-Broadway show that's satirizing him, ending up mistakenly hired to act the part of himself, a convenient position from which to ogle/pursue aspiring actress Monroe. Will she love him thinking he's poor - or are diamonds still this girl's best friend?

    Norma Jean's not the only viewer fun found in the film. Montand discovers he's badly in need of professional help wooing his gal, leading to humorous/entertaining mentorship bits with Milton Berle, Bing Crosby and Gene Kelly. There's brief send-ups of Elvis, Ol' Blue Eyes and Van Cliburn - did they dare turn down cameos? And there's a generous sprinkling of other classic 50s/60s-styled chuckles throughout.

    The plot facilitates several entertaining dance production numbers, a then-jazzy-swingin' score and some enjoyable VanHeusen/Cahn songs to top it off. When Montand delivers the title tune, it's part toe-tapper, part Renzo Cesana. And Marilyn, unbelievably, makes sexy a song about Adam Smith's division-of-labor concept.

    Montand (in a role almost mis-cast with Gregory Peck) delivers solid, from serious to sad to smitten to smirks. Tony Randall's in his well-worn shotgun seat, but he's given no ammunition. Viewers will well wonder why Marilyn's excellent dance/song partner Frankie Vaughan found no other film career but this.

    RECOMMENDATION: Essential Marilyn, IMHO, and a pretty good place to start your affair with her as well.
  • July 14, 2008
    It is hard to write a real review of this movie. We all know too much. Marilyn, aging so nicely was a little old for this part. Then again, probably so was Yves Montand (but then again he is a man, so no, maybe not). Plot, a billionaire finds out that a play will be put on and he... read more is to be made fun of. The PR man (Randall, and definitely NOT his best work) encourages him to see a part of the rehearsal just to hear what is being said the rest is history as one glance at Amanda (Monroe) and he will do anything to get her. Marilyn is somewhat out of shape in the film but she is so beautiful. The best shots of her were the ending of the movie while in the elevator. You just cannot manufacture true beauty. Plastic surgeons have tried though.
  • August 8, 2006
    Cute, but not a great story, and I would never believe that Marilyn had gotten over Tony to fall in love with that french guy. I thought that the french guy might have changed, but then I didn't, but then he did... making the romance confusing and unbelievable. Love the music a... read morend seeing Marilyn on screen though. Altogether, worth a view, but not repeatedly (unless you are just watching the musical numbers).

Critic Reviews


Emanuel Levy
June 2, 2011
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

Cukor's movie is less successful as a musical than as a star vehicle (one of her very last) for Marilyn Monroe, who is at her sexiest. Full Review

Mark Bourne
July 26, 2006
Mark Bourne, DVDJournal.com

Cukor ... directs with all the panache of an unwanted contractual obligation. Indeed, Marilyn disliked the script but accepted Let's Make Love to fulfill her Fox contract. Full Review

Dan Lybarger
January 23, 2003
Dan Lybarger, Nitrate Online

Monroe is typically captivating even if this isn't vintage Cukor.

Pablo Villaca
January 20, 2003
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena

Apesar do excesso de números musicais, o filme é leve e divertido, trazendo Marilyn Monroe em uma de suas performances mais sedutoras (em seu penúltimo papel no Cinema).

Dennis Schwartz
October 21, 2002
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

If you can live with the plot making absolutely no sense, then you should be able to handle this uneven attempt at being a screwball comedy. Full Review

Nell Minow
October 3, 2002
Nell Minow, Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies

Marilyn's Heart Belongs to Daddy number (and her practice leotard) are worth the price of the video.

Scott Weinberg
July 9, 2002
Scott Weinberg, Apollo Guide

Let's Make Love doesn't come close to Marilyn Monroe's best moments, but those who like corny old romances could certainly do worse. Full Review

Christopher Null
April 25, 2002
Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com

Safe to skip. Full Review

Bosley Crowther
May 9, 2005
Bosley Crowther, New York Times

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Michael Szymanski
October 7, 2005
Michael Szymanski, International Press Academy

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