Directed by:
George CukorScreenplay:
Norman KrasnaCinematography:
Daniel L. FappCast:
Marilyn Monroe, Yves Montand, Tony Randall, Frankie Vaughan, Gene Kelly, Bing Crosby, Milton Berle, Wilfrid Hyde-White, David Burns, Leonard Bremen (more)VOD (1)
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A frothy musical comedy that lends an entertaining spin to the classic Cinderella story; in this version, Wall Street billionaire Jean-Marc (Yves Montand) falls for struggling, off-Broadway showgirl Amanda (Marilyn Monroe) who studies geography at night school. When Jean-Marc hears that Amanda is rehearsing a revue in which he is being spoofed, he convinces the producers to allow him to portray himself so he can be near her. Jean-Marc then hires Bing Crosby, Milton Berle, and Gene Kelly (playing themselves) to teach him the tricks of the trade in an effort to impress his sweetheart, in this colorful delight from director George Cukor. (official distributor synopsis)
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I almost surprised myself when I found out that I liked Let's Make Love so much. Perhaps it's the classic "I'm someone else" plot, perhaps Yves Montand as MM's atypical partner, or the classic-sounding Cole Porter songs and prop work are a big part of the charm. MM is once again a revue girl who, although in her late thirties, is studying at night for graduation, and to keep her hands busy, she brings her knitting to the theater with her. This time she is not too skinny and the extra pounds are very good for her cleavage. There's not much more to say. The cherry on top is the cameos by Bing Crosby and Gene Kelly and the expected twist before the well-deserved happy ending.
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