Comedy,Romance
United States of America
The Seven Year Itch is a classic romantic comedy film that was released in 1955. It stars Tom Ewell as Richard Sherman and Marilyn Monroe as the blonde who lives above him. The film is directed by Billy Wilder and is based on a three-act play of the same name by George Axelrod.
The movie begins with Richard seeing his wife and son off on their summer vacation. Excited to finally have some alone time, he takes on some outlandish behavior such as smoking, drinking, and even fantasizing about women. One day, he meets his beautiful neighbor, an aspiring actress named Marilyn Monroe, who is just as lonely as he is. They start spending time together and she starts to become a temptation to him.
Richard starts to have dreams and fantasies about her, which leads to the iconic scene where Marilyn's dress blows up over the subway grate while she stands on it. As their relationship develops, Richard becomes increasingly anxious about what his wife might think and starts to regret his flirtatious behavior. He tries to end things with Monroe but in a comedic twist, he ends up falling down the stairs and is stuck in bed, where he dreams of being tried for his thoughts. Eventually, his wife returns home and finds him in bed with Monroe, but it turns out to be a misunderstanding.
The Seven Year Itch is a witty and hilarious look at the male psyche and explores themes of lust, temptation, and fidelity. Monroe's performance is magnetic, and she steals every scene she is in. The film is considered a classic and is still beloved by audiences today.
