I want to thank my friend Maya for putting this film back on my radar, as she knows my taste in movies and insisted I watched this film to experience the joy that is Jane Russell (and Marilyn Monroe). I've only seen two Monroe movies (and since her very minor role in "All About Eve" is one, it only barely counts, and I've never seen anything with Jane Russell in it. Also a travesty.
As for this film, I was hooked in the first eight minutes:
"I don't know what you do, honey, unless you use Novocaine in your lipstick."
"Is this the way to Europe, France?"
A thoroughly enjoyable comedy with some very nice musical numbers thrown in. The two leads-- yes, especially Russell-- are absolutely terrific. Not a terribly even movie, but it's fun enough that it doesn't matter much.
BTW, I loved finally seeing the inspiration for Madonna's "Material Girl" music video. They nailed the look.
And I'll leave you with one of my favorite exchanges of the film:
"You gotta get the money out of him."
"How much does a diamond tiara cost?"
"15,000 dollars at least."
"That'll take an hour and 45 minutes"
Score: 8/10
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