How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)

Film Overview
"How to Marry a Millionaire" is an iconic American romantic funny movie launched in 1953, directed by Jean Negulesco, and produced by Nunnally Johnson. The movie features a remarkable cast line-up consisting of Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, and Lauren Bacall, who artfully bring to life Joseph Fields and Anita Loos's comedic screenplay. The plot makes up three females sharing a goal to get married to a millionaire.

Story and Characters
The 3 primary characters, Pola (Marilyn Monroe), Loco (Betty Grable), and Schatze (Lauren Bacall) are designs cohabiting in a high-end penthouse in New York, of which they can barely manage the rent. Their primary strategy, conceived by Schatze, is to draw in and wed wealthy men to boost their financial status. Just then can they keep the attractive way of life they've been slipping into financial obligation to sustain.

Specific Perspectives and Adventures
Each woman goes on different endeavors to achieve their shared goal. Schatze targets Tom Brookman (Cameron Mitchell), a rich young man, but she frequently overlooks his advances, assuming he's bad. On the other hand, Loco becomes ill at a party and is looked after by Tom, who she incorrectly presumes is the rich host. Pola, being almost blind without glasses, fulfills a charming older male named J.D. Hanley (William Powell) whom she believes is a gas pump attendant however is in fact a multi-millionaire.

The Twist of Romantic Entanglement
As the plot unfolds, each woman deals with particular awareness. Loco, liking the modest man who took care of her, abandons her golddigging plan. Schatze discovers the fact about Tom's wealth, however confesses she 'd wed him no matter his economic status - showing depth to her character beyond her preliminary avaricious strategies. Pola removes her vanity and begins using glasses, leading to her recognizing J.D.'s affluence and him proposing marital relationship.

Conclusion and Overall Themes
In a mischievous twist at the end, the 3 women wind up marrying for love rather than wealth, a testament to the long-lasting theme that cash does not correspond to joy. Schatze marries Tom, the millionaire she believed was bad, and Loco opts for Waldo Brewster (Fred Clark), a forest ranger who has minimal wealth however real love for her. Pola marries J.D., the millionaire she satisfied despite her preliminary loss of sight (both physically and metaphorically).

Impact and Legacy
"How to Marry a Millionaire" was the very first movie to be shot in CinemaScope, a wide-screen film format that improved the glamour and comedy, making it a considerable milestone in cinema history. The motion picture offers a lovely critique of wealth and superficialism, glazed with a romantic and comical tone. The co-starring of iconic woman leads added to its popularity and mark in timeless Hollywood comedy cinema. The movie was a success, earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design in a Color movie and ranking as one of the highest-grossing films of 1953. The theme of marrying for money has been reviewed in numerous funnies given that, but couple of have provided such an appealing and appealing trio of fortune applicants integrated with the touch of real love.

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