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How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) | Criteria

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How to Marry a Millionaire

English • 1953 • 1h 36m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

Three women set out to find eligible millionaires to marry, but find true love in the process.

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Starring Marilyn Monroe
Position 6
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June 2023
Position 33

Credits

Crew

DirectorJean Negulesco

WriterNunnally Johnson

CinematographerJoseph MacDonald

ComposerAlfred Newman, Cyril J. Mockridge

EditorLouis R. Loeffler

ProducerNunnally Johnson

Cast

Marilyn Monroeas Pola Debevoise

Lauren Bacallas Schatze Page

Betty Grableas Loco Dempsey

David Wayneas Freddie Denmark

Rory Calhounas Eben

Cameron Mitchellas Tom Brookman

Alexander D'Arcyas J. Stewart Merrill

Fred Clarkas Waldo Brewster

William Powellas J.D. Hanley

Percy Heltonas Mr. Benton (uncredited)

Harry Jamesas Radio Trumpeter (uncredited)

Hope Landinas Mrs. Salem (uncredited)

Ruth Hallas Model (uncredited)

Charlotte Austinas Model (uncredited)

Merry Andersas Model (uncredited)

Robert Adleras Cab Driver (uncredited)

Tom Greenwayas Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)

Jan Arvanas Tony (uncredited)

John Breenas Cook (uncredited)

Benny Burtas Reporter (uncredited)