20 Films Starring Marilyn Monroe
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Let's Make It LegalMovie · 1951 · 77mAfter twenty years of marriage, a woman decides to divorce her husband due to his excessive gambling.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.6 - 2
Clash by NightMovie · 1952 · 105m · Drama, RomanceThe story follows a woman seeking something more meaningful than her life. Hoping to escape unhappiness, she marries, but unexpectedly develops romantic feelings for her new husband’s best friend.
This film explores love, friendship, and personal growth as the protagonist searches for happiness. Her journey leads her down unexpected paths and into complicated relationships, challenging traditional ideas about marriage.
As she grapples with these new emotions, the audience experiences a range of feelings, contemplating the transformative power of love and friendship. The film offers a poignant and memorable look at these themes through an engaging story.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.6 - 3
We're Not Married!Movie · 1952 · 86mA Justice of the Peace performed weddings just before his license was valid. Years later, five couples discover they were never legally married.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.9 - 4
Don't Bother to KnockMovie · 1952 · 76m · Drama, ThrillerA tense drama unfolds when an airline pilot meets a friendly young woman working as a live-in babysitter at his hotel. As they connect, he begins to observe unsettling signs suggesting she might be mentally unstable. Their initial meeting evolves into a complex situation filled with suspicion and doubt as the pilot becomes increasingly involved in her life. He finds himself questioning his safety and the true nature of their relationship. The story draws viewers into his world, forcing him to grapple with trust and fear while trying to understand the hidden aspects of the woman he's grown close to.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6 - 5
Monkey BusinessMovie · 1952 · 97m · Comedy, Science FictionBarnaby Fulton, an ambitious chemist at a leading chemical company, works tirelessly to create an elixir for eternal youth. During an experiment involving chimpanzees in the lab, a mix-up occurs when an animal spills an unknown liquid into the water cooler. Barnaby unknowingly drinks a combination of his experimental formula and the spilled liquid.
He soon begins transforming, acting like a young man with renewed energy and impulsiveness. The once serious Barnaby starts behaving childishly, surprising his wife and boss. They too experience the same strange effects after accidentally drinking from the water cooler.
This story explores science and human nature through the lens of age, responsibility, and the desire for immortality. The unexpected results of Barnaby's invention blend comedy and drama, creating a captivating experience.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 6
Bus StopMovie · 1956 · 96m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceCowboys Beauregard Decker and Virgil Blessing are at a rodeo in Phoenix when they meet Cherie, a captivating cafe singer hoping for fame. Decker is instantly drawn to her and wants her to join him in Montana for a peaceful life. But Cherie dreams of Hollywood and believes her destiny lies there.
Ignoring Cherie's desires, Decker takes her back to Montana by force. However, a sudden weather delay provides Cherie with a chance to regain control. The situation forces Decker to confront the complexities of love and ambition in the American West.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1 - 7
The Prince and the ShowgirlMovie · 1957 · 115m · Comedy, RomanceAn ambitious American showgirl becomes entangled in international politics when a charming prince pursues her. She's drawn into a world of seduction and betrayal that threatens her happiness and the peace between their countries. As she moves between opulent palaces and smoky cabarets, she must choose between the allure of royalty and resisting its dangerous power, exploring themes of ambition, loyalty, and the dynamics between individuals and nations.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3 - 8
Ladies of the ChorusMovie · 1948 · 61mMay, a former burlesque performer, and her daughter Peggy work as chorus girls. After an argument with the featured dancer Bubbles, Bubbles quits, and Peggy takes over her role. May worries that Peggy's romance with wealthy Randy will cause problems due to their different social standings.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.5 - 9
Let's Make LoveMovie · 1960 · 119m · Comedy, RomanceThis romantic comedy follows billionaire Jean-Marc Clement who is amused and then challenged when a satirical off-Broadway show pokes fun at his life. Drawn to the lead actress, Amanda Dell, he comes up with a plan: he'll pretend to be the actor hired to play him. Jean-Marc hopes this elaborate ruse will win Amanda's affection and give him a glimpse into a world outside his privileged life. As reality and performance intertwine, they grapple with love, identity, and personal change in this charming story of mistaken identities.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 10
The MisfitsMovie · 1961 · 124m · Western, Drama, RomanceRoslyn Taber, an attractive woman going through a divorce after working as a stripper, meets Gay Langland, a seasoned gambler, and Guido Racanelli, a determined former pilot. Drawn to each other's stories, they spontaneously decide to share a house in Guido's unfinished desert home. Their unusual living situation changes when Perce Howland, a tough ex-rodeo rider, joins them. This unlikely group then works together to capture wild horses, forming unexpected connections in the American West. The film explores themes of new beginnings, friendship, and the strength of people finding their way.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 11
River of No ReturnMovie · 1954 · 91m · Adventure, WesternA simple farmer and his son join forces with a determined saloon singer who is searching for her missing husband. Their journey across the American frontier presents them with many hardships as they face difficult terrain and various obstacles. The farmer’s steadfast loyalty and the boy's excitement combine with the singer's strength, forging an emotional adventure that explores their bonds and the meaning of love, loyalty, and never giving up.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7 - 12
Love NestMovie · 1951 · 84mIn postwar New York, Jim struggles to write his novel while dealing with problems maintaining his building. The arrival of Roberta, a former WAC from Jim's army days, stirs up trouble for Connie but pleases Jim's friend Ed. Meanwhile, tenant Charley and tenant Eadie get married, and Charley lends Jim money to save the building, funds he obtains from wealthy widows.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.4 - 13
There's No Business Like Show BusinessMovie · 1954 · 117m · Music, Comedy"The Five Donahues" centers on a close-knit family who are also an amateur performing group. The film follows Molly and Terry Donahue and their three children as they deal with personal issues and new romances. When the youngest son, Tim, falls for a spirited hat-check girl named Vicky, their developing relationship disrupts the family's carefully maintained routine.
The movie explores family connections and the difficulties that arise when love unexpectedly appears. As the Donahues confront these changes, the audience enjoys a mix of touching moments and funny scenes that highlight their distinctive family life. Director Joseph F. Scanlan skillfully tells this story through lively musical numbers and clever dialogue, illustrating that life's most important lessons often come from unexpected places.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.1 - 14
The Seven Year ItchMovie · 1955 · 104m · Comedy, RomanceA driven publishing executive uses his family's summer vacation to experience carefree bachelor life. He meets a beautiful but somewhat naive woman who lives upstairs, and they are instantly drawn to each other. Their growing connection blurs the lines between friendship and attraction as they explore letting go and discovering new ways to enjoy life, facing the possibility of heartbreak along the way.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1 - 15
Something's Got to GiveMovie · 1962 · 37mThis is a remake of "My Favorite Wife," a project that was never completed due to a series of events involving the lead actress, Marilyn Monroe. She was initially fired, then brought back, and ultimately passed away in August 1962, halting production.TMDB 7.7 - 16
Some Like It HotMovie · 1959 · 123m · Comedy, Romance, CrimeTwo musicians accidentally witness a mob hit and are now in danger. They need a way to escape the gangsters and find a new life. An opportunity arises when they join an all-female band on tour. To stay hidden, the musicians must disguise themselves as women, learning to navigate their new identities. Inside the band, tensions build with romantic feelings and unwanted attention from a persistent admirer. This comedy-drama follows their unpredictable journey as they grapple with identity, love, and survival in a dangerous world.IMDb 8.2TMDB 8.1 - 17
Gentlemen Prefer BlondesMovie · 1953 · 91m · Comedy, RomanceLorelei Lee, a captivating showgirl with big dreams, gets engaged to the wealthy Gus Esmond. But as their wedding approaches, Gus's father, the stern Esmond Sr., disapproves. Suspecting Lorelei's motives regarding his son and wealth, Esmond Sr. hires a private detective, Ernie Malone, to follow her and find proof of any wrongdoing that could ruin the wedding.
While on a cruise with her best friend Dorothy Shaw, Lorelei unknowingly becomes the subject of Malone's surveillance. The trip turns into a series of funny situations and surprises as the characters deal with love, friendship, and ambition.
The film playfully shows how first impressions can be misleading, and how hasty judgments can lead to unexpected lessons.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.3 - 18
How to Marry a MillionaireMovie · 1953 · 95m · Comedy, RomanceThree ambitious young women set out to find wealthy husbands for financial security and social standing. But as they pursue their plans and attend lavish events, they begin to realize that real love might be more important than wealth. Each woman experiences vulnerability, learns to accept herself, and discovers love in unexpected ways while navigating high society. The film blends humor with heartfelt moments, offering a charming look at relationships and personal development.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 19
The Asphalt JungleMovie · 1950 · 112m · Crime, Drama"Doc" Riedenschneider, a notorious ex-convict, returns to a life of crime after prison. He gathers a team of experienced thieves with the help of his former partners and funding from Alonzo Emmerich, a lawyer with connections to organized crime. Their target: a valuable jewel in the Midwest.
The film is a suspenseful, action-filled story exploring the lives and relationships of these skilled criminals as they plan their elaborate heist. They face deceit, danger, and pursuit by both law enforcement and rival gangs. Driven by the promise of wealth and personal histories, they risk everything to succeed.
The movie has a gritty, realistic tone, examining the challenges to trust and loyalty as the stakes rise. As the heist unfolds, themes of friendship, betrayal, and the pursuit of wealth emerge, culminating in a dramatic climax that questions the characters' true motives.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5
