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Let’s Make Love

film by Cukor [1960]

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"Let's Make Love" is a 1960 film directed by George Cukor and starring Marilyn Monroe and Yves Montand. Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, was a major sex symbol and pop culture icon of the 1950s, known for films like "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and "Some Like It Hot". In "Let's Make Love," Monroe had the opportunity to sing and dance, and Cukor drew one of her best performances from her. The film was released during a period when Monroe was transitioning from her "dumb blonde" image to being recognized as a talented actress.2134

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