Description:Like many other Manhattan husbands, Richard Sherman sends his wife and son to the country for the summer, while he stays behind to toil. Though reveling in temporary bachelor freedom of lifestyle, he's resolved not to carouse and philander like some others. But his overactive, over-vivid imagination goes into overdrive when a delightfLike many other Manhattan husbands, Richard Sherman sends his wife and son to the country for the summer, while he stays behind to toil. Though reveling in temporary bachelor freedom of lifestyle, he's resolved not to carouse and philander like some others. But his overactive, over-vivid imagination goes into overdrive when a delightfully unconventional, voluptuous blonde moves in upstairs.... (more)(less)
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TV (RECORDED) / REWATCH
Date watched: 10th/11th April, 2013 (late night)
Project: Classics
Why?: Marilyn Monroe
Director: Billy Wilder
Thoughts: I must've been a teenager(ish) the last time I watched this film. I don't remember seeing it for a long time. It is ok. A bit silly now.
Whenever I watch these films (esp with Marilyn Monroe) I feel sorry for most of the women (esp Marilyn). Playing these silly cartoon versions of women instead of y'know... actual human beings. Still... it paid"
"It's a steamy summer in New York City and this scandalous, sexy comedy heats things up even more! A married man (Tom Ewell), whose wife and son are away for the summer, has his fidelity put to the test when a seductive starlet (Marilyn Monroe) moves in upstairs. Keeping his marriage vows in the face of her flirtations proves tough when challenged by the notorious "seven year itch." Faced with this provocative problem, he's victim to an outrageous mating dance filled with hilarious comedy!"
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Watched January 27th - Netflix Streaming -
1st Viewing
"If anybody were to walked in here right now, would they ever get the wrong idea - cinnamon toast for two, strange blonde in the shower - you go explain that to someone, go tell them you spent the whole night wrapping a paddle."
- Richard Sherman
The Seven Year Itch is just the second Marilyn Monroe movie I have seen, I loved Some Like it Hot, and while this movie is not as good as that classic, it is still a pretty good movie - it is a"
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Plot: When his family goes away for the summer, a so far faithful husband is tempted by a beautiful neighbor (Marilyn Monroe).
Genre: Comedy | Romance
Director: Billy Wilder
Stars: Tom Ewell, Marilyn Monroe, Evelyn Keyes
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