How to Marry a Millionaire

In this hilarious comedy, Marilyn Monroe teams up with Betty Grable and Lauren Bacall on a mission to marry wealthy suitors.

  • Director

    Jean Negulesco

  • With

    Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, Lauren Bacall

  • USA 1953. 95min

  • Digital

  • Certificate

    U

Schatze, Loco and Pola are three glamourous women with a shared mission: to marry a millionaire. They rent a luxurious New York penthouse and devise a plan for snaring the rich men of the city. One of the first films produced in the CinemaScope format, this vibrant Technicolor romantic comedy is a visual feast, which sees a beautiful Monroe dazzle in fabulous costumes, framed by elegant sets. However, it is her undeniable skill at physical comedy that makes this such a treat.

The screening of How to Marry a Millionaire on Thursday 25 June will be introduced by Lucy Bolton, Queen Mary University of London.

The screening of How to Marry a Millionaire on Thursday 9 July will include an introduction.

See the Relaxed Screening of How to Marry a Millionaire.

See the How to Marry a Millionaire Philosophical Screens discussion in the BFI Blue Room following the screening on Thursday 25 June.