Romance,Comedy
United States of America
How to Marry a Millionaire is a romantic comedy film released in 1953, starring Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, and Lauren Bacall as three women who are fed up with dating men who are not financially stable enough. They decide to hatch a plan to find and marry wealthy men.
The three women move into a plush Manhattan apartment, with the sole purpose of using it as a hunting ground for potential suitors who are millionaires. They undergo makeovers and attend high-end events in order to increase their chances of catching a millionaire's eye.
Marilyn Monroe's character, Pola, is nearsighted and refuses to wear her glasses, leading to many comedic mishaps throughout the film. Betty Grable's character, Loco, is fun-loving and impulsive, leading to her falling in love with a con artist posing as a millionaire. Meanwhile, Lauren Bacall's character, Schatze, is the leader of the group and initially sets her sights on a wealthy businessman but soon finds herself falling for a kind-hearted man who is not a millionaire.
As the movie progresses, the women learn that money isn't everything and that true love can't be bought. In the end, Schatze and her new love interest realize that they do not need a life of luxury in order to be happy.
How to Marry a Millionaire was a commercial success and is now considered a classic romantic comedy. Marilyn Monroe's performance in the film helped to solidify her as a Hollywood icon.
