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1953 · 96 min · NR

How to Marry a Millionaire

Directed by Jean Negulesco · Comedy, Romance

How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) is a Comedy film, directed by Jean Negulesco set in New York City during the 1950s.

Themes of love & longing and greed & ambition run throughout.

Composer
Alfred Newman
Cinematography
Joseph MacDonald
Cast
Marilyn MonroeLauren BacallBetty GrableDavid WayneRory CalhounCameron MitchellAlexander D'ArcyFred Clark

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & LongingGreed & Ambition
Tone
ComedicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Female LedEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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