How to Marry a Millionaire is a 1953 film directed by Jean Negulesco. The film's plot is a romantic comedy that follows the story of three young women who decide to seek wealthy husbands but end up discovering the true meaning of love.

Plot

The story revolves around three friends, Schatze Page (played by Lauren Bacall), Pola Debevoise (played by Marilyn Monroe), and Loco Dempsey (played by Betty Grable), who live together in a luxurious apartment in New York. All three of them are eager to marry wealthy men to escape their current financial situations.

They decide to implement a plan to attract wealthy men. Schatze aims for a Texas businessman, Pola targets a millionaire, and Loco tries to win over a rich former baseball player. However, during the course of the story, each of them discovers that true happiness and love cannot be bought.

The film explores the romantic and comedic adventures of the three women as they pursue their goals and ultimately find genuine love. The plot provides moments of humor and reflection on the superficiality of appearances and the search for true love.

"How to Marry a Millionaire" is known for the performances of its leading ladies and its portrayal of the pursuit of love and happiness beyond money.

Director: Jean Negulesco

Writers: Nunnally Johnson, Zoe Akins, Dale Eunson, Katherine Albert

Producer: Nunnally Johnson

Music: Alfred Newman

Main Cast:

• Marilyn Monroe as Pola Debevoise
• Betty Grable as Loco Dempsey
• Lauren Bacall as Schatze Page
• David Wayne as Freddie Denmark
• Rory Calhoun as Eben
• Cameron Mitchell as Tom Brookman
• William Powell as J.D. Hanley

Box Office Gross: The film achieved significant success at the box office.

Critical Reception: How to Marry a Millionaire is a 1953 romantic comedy featuring an all-star cast including Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, and Lauren Bacall. The film follows the adventures of three ambitious young women who set out to marry wealthy men to improve their financial situation. Each of them has her own plan, but things get complicated when they discover that love can disrupt even the best-laid plans. The film was a major box office success and was praised for its humor and the performances of the three leading ladies. It has become a classic of romantic comedies from the golden age of Hollywood.