Let's Make Love

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Let's Make Love

1960,

1h 58m,

Musical/

Comedy

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60%

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5,000+ Ratings

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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).

Penelope Houston

Sight & Sound

Jan 11, 2020

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.

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Oct 3, 2002

4/5

Marilyn's Heart Belongs to Daddy number (and her practice leotard) are worth the price of the video.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Jan 3, 2026

3/10

The majority of the comic routines fall flat, which is most unforgivable, though since the bulk of the romance is built upon a lie, this is one of those pictures in which the comedy components are necessary to overcome the enormousness of the deceit.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Aug 10, 2021

3/4

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!

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Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

Dec 2, 2019

Most of its musical numbers are letdowns but there is a generous amount of entertainment...

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Dwight MacDonald

Esquire Magazine

Jul 12, 2019

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.

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Han R

Feb 18, 2019

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.

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Albus S

Jan 6, 2019

Letâ(TM)s Make Love is proof positive of Marilyn Monroeâ(TM)s incredible talent and sex appeal. Her opening number is insanely adorable and tawdy. In director George Cukorâ(TM)s hands, these qualities mix beautifully with those of a clever compassionate multi dimensional woman. Yves Montand is sexy, hilarious and utterly charming in his role also. The on screen chemistry (possibly off screen too?) is hot hot hot. The two stars are joined by an unbelievable set of cameos and other excellent supporting cast. Thoroughly entertaining! If only Rom Coms were this chic today....le sigh.

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Albus S

Dec 1, 2017

alot of bad singing from both stars and also bad dancing...and bad acting...

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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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