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One of the wealthiest men in the world, Jean-Marc Clement (Yves Montand) is rich in money, but lacking in love. While seeking someone who adores him for his personality rather than his fortune, Clement learns that he is the subject of a satirical theater production. Unrecognized as he visits the play's set, Clement is offered the part as himself by the show's unwitting producers, and he takes the gig to be close to the gorgeous yet down-to-earth actress Amanda Dell (Marilyn Monroe).

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Let's Make Love | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Penelope Houston Sight & Sound Cukor's old skill is evident in the bits of business he finds for his actors, the touches which build up sympathy, the unobtrusively accurate sense of where to place the camera and how to keep a flow of backstage action and dialogue moving. Jan 11, 2020 Full Review Let's Make Love | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Nell Minow Movie Mom Marilyn's Heart Belongs to Daddy number (and her practice leotard) are worth the price of the video. Rated: 4/5 Oct 3, 2002 Full Review Let's Make Love | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Monroe is simply terrific, while Milton Berle is a riot in his glorified cameo. If only a more vibrant and charismatic leading man had been chosen! Rated: 3/4 Aug 10, 2021 Full Review Let's Make Love | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine Most of its musical numbers are letdowns but there is a generous amount of entertainment... Dec 2, 2019 Full Review Let's Make Love | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Dwight MacDonald Esquire Magazine Let's Make Love is a disaster for everyone concerned... It is all a great pity because Miss Monroe has charm, naturalness and a real comedic gift. Jul 12, 2019 Full Review Let's Make Love | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Cukor's movie is less successful as a musical than as a star vehicle (one of her very last) for Marilyn Monroe, who is at her sexiest. Rated: B- Jun 2, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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Rare T As if the names behind Let’s Make Lovewere not enough, the viewer is also treated with an appearance from Gene Kelly, adding the cherry on top. This is an enjoyable movie from start to finish. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/10/24 Full Review david f Some of the plot elements seem kind of dated in this film about a billionaire who pretends to be somebody else to court an actress in a satirical show. Lot's of backstage drama in this backstage musical and Marilyn Monroe singing and dancing in a few numbers. Milton Berle, Bing Crosby, and Gene Kelly all have cameos. Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review steve d Not the least bit fun or funny. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review lanfranco c Marilyn playing in an Off-Broadway Theater ! Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Great flick. The age difference is a little creepy, but they keep it light. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/12/19 Full Review Audience Member Not a discernible plot, not a realistic relationship, not a good vehicle for Monroe. The songs are terrible, perhaps the worst heard for the time period in question. This movie sounds like 1940 instead of 1960. The audience is always rooting against the leading man. Is that how they think this works? Well, it doesn't work. This is Monroe's worst movie, which is not helped by the likes of Milton Berle, the self-promoting comedian who puffs himself up but never produces. Has anyone ever laughed at him? Not so good. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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George Cukor Director Marilyn Monroe Amanda Dell Yves Montand Jean-Marc Clement Tony Randall Alexander Coffman Frankie Vaughan Tony Danton Wilfrid Hyde-White John Wales
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Synopsis One of the wealthiest men in the world, Jean-Marc Clement (Yves Montand) is rich in money, but lacking in love. While seeking someone who adores him for his personality rather than his fortune, Clement learns that he is the subject of a satirical theater production. Unrecognized as he visits the play's set, Clement is offered the part as himself by the show's unwitting producers, and he takes the gig to be close to the gorgeous yet down-to-earth actress Amanda Dell (Marilyn Monroe).

Director
George Cukor

Producer
Jerry Wald

Screenwriter
Norman Krasna, Hal Kanter

Distributor
20th Century Fox

Production Co
20th Century Fox

Genre
Musical, Comedy

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 8, 1960, Original

Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013

Runtime
1h 58m

Sound Mix
Stereo, Mono
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