# How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)

> Three glamorous New York models launch a determined, chaotic campaign to marry millionaires, only to discover that wealth and romance rarely arrive in recognizable packaging.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5397

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Jean Negulesco
- Cast: Marilyn Monroe, Lauren Bacall, Betty Grable, David Wayne, Rory Calhoun, Cameron Mitchell, Alexander D'Arcy, Fred Clark
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045891/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, glamorous, breezy, classic movie night, date night

## Synopsis

Three ambitious models set their sights on wealth and romance in a glamorous quest for love.

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