The film has all the ingredients to please the most strict of judges witty jokes coming at breakneck speed, endless comic situations, memorable buddy comedy by jack lemmon and tony curtis, the iconic gorgeousness of marilyn monroe, a keen director at the helm, and a real historical importance, shattering gender barriers by introducing. Nobodys perfect the making of some like it hot with. Some like it hot was a huge hit when it was released in 1959, but not everyone had the opportunity to see it. Some like it hot, american screwball comedy film, released in 1959, that is considered one of best in that genre. Some like it hot is in my top most funniest films of all time. Marilyn monroe in some like it hot still smoking film the.
But he and costar jack lemmon were also being measured up for dresses by orrykelly. It was while filming billy wilders some like it hot in 1958 that tony curtis made his infamous remark that shooting a love scene with costar marilyn monroe was like kissing hitler. Filmed at hotel del coronado in 1958, some like it hot showcased the talents of marilyn monroe, tony curtis and jack lemmon while also highlighting the hotels assets a spectacular sundrenched silhouette of victorian architecture, the perfect backdrop for the films 1929 setting. Some like it hot provides a series of unforgettable scenes for americas most glamorous female icon her buttshaking entrance to muted trumpets at the train station like jello on springs and her steamy seduction of curtis on the yacht your glasses are steaming up. Feb 15, 2019 this amusing tv documentary details the making of the classic 1959 billy wilder comedy some like it hot, starring marilyn monroe, and features interviews with tony curtis and jack lemmon, as. The production studio also hired a famous female impersonator named barbette to coach curtis and lemmon on gender illusion for the film. The film was nominated for and won a raft of awards. American film directed by billy wilder and starring marilyn monroe, tony curtis, jack lemmon, george raft, pat obrien. Tony curtiss interview on his experience filming some like it hot in 1959. There were many problems with marilyn monroe, who lacked. Since much of it is also clever, the film should provide united artists with one of its top grossers for the year.
Some like it hot and others like it steaming hot, like the nymphs in this cumfilled flick. My memories of marilyn monroe and the classic american movie curtis, tony, vieira, mark a. The sequences set in florida were shot on location at the hotel del coronado resort near san diego, california, which is where the production of some like it hot began on june 1, 1958, which was marilyns 32nd birthday. More than a decade ago, i had the privilege of performing both the tony curtis and jack lemmon roles in sugar, the musical adaptation of some like it hot which originally starred tony roberts, robert morse and elaine joyce on broadway in the 70s. Tony curtis on filming some like it hot part 2 youtube. Marilyn was actually pregnant during the filming, accounting for her slightly biggerthanusual appearance. Some like it hot may bring back that lost audience the movie people have been bewailing this last decade. The comedy went on to be nominated for six oscars at the 32nd academy. Yes, there are many enjoyments in some like it hot, i just dont understand why so many people get worked up about it. Some like it hot is a 1959 american blackandwhite romantic comedy film directed and produced by billy wilder, starring marilyn monroe, tony curtis, and jack lemmon. Nov 09, 2011 besides the great marilyn and billy wilders awesome direction, the brilliant genderbending performances by tony curtis and jack lemmon make it, without a doubt, one of the most entertaining comedies ever filmed. Some like it hot can be thought of as the first great american comedy of the swinging 60s. Chris lemmon the son of actor jack lemmon says his father almost missed out on the film some like it hot, in new book.
Every horny girl you see is smokin hot with that 80s sex appeal. The film flaunted moral codes and the hays office, and earned the condemnation of the catholic legion of decency. Feb 12, 2016 some like it hot is considered to be one of the greatest film comedies of all time. Jul 18, 2014 in some like it hot, monroes iconic position as all. Some like it hot was photographed in black and white, a decision that was a major point of contention with marilyn at the outset though this film was an independent project distributed by united artists, marilyns most recent fox contract stipulated that all her movies be shot in color. This film was released in 1959 during a time where film making was very stern and didnt have exciting and new forms of acting. They join an allgirl jazz band and masquerade as women in order to elude the chicago mobsters, and befriending a beautiful singer marilyn monroe and a wealthy business magnate. Yet most academics, when faced with such a question, will turn to the film thats become the default answer.
The film has all the ingredients to please the most strict of judges witty jokes coming at breakneck speed, endless comic situations, memorable buddy comedy by jack lemmon and tony curtis, the iconic gorgeousness of marilyn monroe, a keen director at the. While fleeing the scene of the crime, they are seen by the gangland killers so they quickly decide to go on the lam disguised as musicians in an allfemale orchestra. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central. Admittedly biased, some like it hot can certainly stand on its own merit with or without my thunderous round of applause. The story of two musicians who witness a fictionalized version of the st. Some like it hot goes on the premise that a laugh is a laugh, regardless where you find it, and it knows that men dressed as women tickle the risibilities of male and female alike.
On august 4, 1958, marilyn began work with director billy wilder on some like it hot a production fraught with horrendous fighting, debilitating health problems, heartbreaking disappointments, and harsh accusations. Marilyn monroe in some like it hot marilyn monroe starred in the movie some like it hot with. It was while filming billy wilders some like it hot in 1958 that tony curtis made his infamous remark that shooting a love scene with costar. Lemmon and curtis turn in admirable performances both as joe and jerry, and as josephine and daphne. Marilyn monroe, jack lemmon and tony curtis keep this joyous billy wilder comedy fizzing from start to finish, writes peter bradshaw. The problem its an all girl band, but nothing that geraldine and josephine cant overcome, the former who. Diamond, combined the physicality of the mack sennett era with the wit and complications of 1930s screwball comedy to make the funniest american film of the 1950s and one of the greatest of the genre. As well as being a romantic comedy, a buddy movie, a crime caper, and a musical, the film is an anthem in praise of tolerance. Tony wrote a perfect book with details into his memories of getting his role, how it was on set, marilyns famous fluff ups and constantly being a pain in the ass for everyone in making the film. Some like it hot 1959 marilyn monroe original vintage uk. How marilyn monroe almost derailed some like it hot. Sep 04, 2003 san diego reader september 4, 2003 on saturday, september 6, 1958, marilyn monroe and the 175person company of some like it hot arrived at the hotel del coronado to begin location shots, after filming in hollywood the previous four weeks. With some funny, sad and interesting chapters of the book, accompanied with pictures.
It s a whacky, clever, farcical comedy that starts off like a firecracker and. He wanted a location where she could live on site and not have to be transported. The classic comedy has been restored and is back on the big screen. Marilyn monroes behavior while filming some like it hot. No 3 best comedy film of all time billy wilder, 1959 john patterson. The alltime outrageous, satirical, comedy farce favorite, some like it hot 1959 is one of the most hilarious, raucous films ever made.
Some like it hot, besides being the most famous film made by legendary sex symbol marilyn monroe her signature performance is a comedy classic in its own right. While fleeing the scene of the crime, they are seen by the gangland killers so they quickly decide to go on the lam disguised as musicians in. Mar 29, 2017 on march 29, 1959, billy wilders some like it hot, starring marilyn monroe and jack lemmon, held its premiere in new york. A description of tropes appearing in some like it hot. Names thrown around for the roles of joejosephine and jerrydaphne included danny kaye and bob hope. Nevertheless, these difficulties are not evident in the final film. Travel guide to filming locations for some like it hot 1959, in san diego, california. I like going to the hotel del coronado here in southern california because they filmed the movie there, and it always makes me smile. Jack lemmons son says actor almost missed out on some. The film received six oscar nods, winning for costume design. This hysterical comedy from director billy wilder finds tony curtis and jack lemmon on the lam after witnessing a mob hit. Some like it hot featured marilyn monroe as a dumb blonde and tony curtis and jack lemmon as women.
A few facts you may not know about some like it hot neatorama. Some like it hot ist eine usamerikanische filmkomodie. Take a closer look at the performances, directing, messages and historical impact of the groundbreaking, hilarious. All of the exterior scenes of the beach and resort, were filmed on location. The ribald film is a clever combination of many elements. By extension, monroe becomes a lens through which the film. Some like it hot is one of those rare movies where all the elements gel all the time. This is the awed insight from the terrified 20s chicago musician jerry, played by jack lemmon, in billy wilders 1959 comedy some like it hot. Mar 12, 2020 some like it hot, american screwball comedy film, released in 1959, that is considered one of best in that genre. So, in my trek to watch more of the golden oldies of hollywood, i finally got around to watching the monroelemmoncurtis comedy some like it hot. Two struggling musicians joe curtis and jerry lemmon witness the st. Tony curtis, marilyn monroe and jack lemmon during the filming of some like it hot tony curtis, marilyn monroe and jack lemmon during the filming of some like it hot. To him the movie, which is set in 1929, has it all. Some like it hot film cell collectible memorabilia limited.
The weak points in many marx brothers films are the musical interludesnot harpos solos, but the romantic duets involving insipid supporting characters. Aug 22, 2017 theres more to some like it hot than its sparkling surface, though. The movie shows that sugar is putting herself in a situation that has failed over and over again, and is hoping to expect a different result which is the definition of insanity. Some people opt to go undergo surgery to alter their sexuality hoping to escape from the problems associated with certain gender. Some like it hot is another supersonic, breakneck, bellylaugh comedy that should be a blockbusting bonanza at the box office. From nearly every angle, some like it hot is a weird, subversive picture. The scenes below were all filmed at the hotel del coronado in coronado, ca. Marilyn monroe in some like it hot still smoking film. The year was 1958, and some like it hot was in preproduction voted the greatest american comedy film of all time by the afi, the road to release for some like it hot was rough with stress and misery. Some like it hot 1959 synopsis joe and jerry are two hapless chicago musicians who inadvertently witness the st. On august 4, 1958, marilyn began work with director billy wilder on some like it hot a production fraught with horrendous fighting, debilitating health problems, heartbreaking disappointments, and. Some like it hot was released in 1959 and went on to be an immense success.
Some like it hot is an indisputable american film classichilarious, deceptively intelligent, and wellacted. Billy wilders oscarwinning film cut against the cultural grain so sharply that its a miracle it. Mar 29, 2017 we revisit the classic comedy some like it hot with yale professor marc lapadula. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time. Countless stories have circulated regarding her erratic behavior and healthpersonal problems, her noshows and frequent tardiness to the set, her self. A few facts you may not know about some like it hot.
In 1958, hotel del coronado made hollywood history when it became the setting for director billy wilders classic comedy, some like it hot, starring marilyn monroe, tony curtis, and jack lemmon. Very rare original 1st release quad in superb backed condition prior to restoration there was slight handling and edge tears wear. Both curtis and lemmon display a real feeling for sexual ambiguity and fullblown silliness. Learn about the production of this classic film here. May 16, 2019 tony curtis said it was awful working with her because she would turn up hours late when they were filming scenes together in the classic comedy some like it hot, he said kissing monroe was like kissing hitler. I can see how some think the 2 hour runtime can be a little much for a comedy with a rather simple premise but i was consistently engaged. In 2017, for example, the bbcs nicholas barber assessed the importance of the film. Marilyn monroe and tony curtis had affair while making some. Some like it hot, staring marilyn monroe, is a laugh. Some like it hot shows the sterotype that blondes are dumb. The film is also notable for featuring crossdressing and homosexuality, which led to it being produced without approval from the.
To many, 1959s some like it hot stands as one of the best comedies of all time. Some like it hot, directed in masterly style by billy wilder, is probably the funniest picture of recent memory. In 2000, the american film institute listed some like it hot as the greatest american comedy film of all time. This was marilyn monroes second film with director billy wilder, her first being the seven year itch 1955. Wilder chose this location was marilyn monroes ongoing personal problems. Bbc culture why some like it hot is the greatest comedy.
How marilyn monroe almost derailed some like it hot best. Some like it hot is so delightfully fizzy, its hard to believe the shooting of the film was a headache, with an unhappy monroe on her worst behavior. With some like it hot, billy wilder and his writing partner, i. What makes some like it hot different is two things. The media turned out in force to a film opening in new york 60 years ago today to. Curtis and lemmon played downontheir luck musicians who are marked for death by a. This book provides some insight into the making of some like it hot, but is obviously biased towards tony curtis own memories and observations rather than a general overview. Use the more info button to see all the information about this title. Another fine selection from billy wilders impressive filmography, some like it hot is a comedy that owes much of its hilarity to the performances of jack lemmon, tony curtis and the timelessly. This superb filmcell features the oscar winning movie, some like it hot 1959 stars marilyn monroe, tony curtis and jack lemmon. Some like it hot survived an unpunctual and forgetful marilyn.
The film was made in california during the summer and autumn of 1958. Valentines day massacre and crossdress as women to escape the gangsters in hot pursuit, it is arguably one of the top. With the plot locked down, attention turned to casting. Do you want to see all the locations used in this movie. Some like it hot 1959 marilyn monroe original vintage uk quad film poster picture palace movie posters.
Cinderfella presents some like it hot, starring debi diamond, brittany, rachel ryan, kassi nova, sabrina dawn and kimberly kane. Some like it hot filmed at hotel del coronado hotel. It was voted as the top comedy film by the american film institute on their list on afis 100 years 100 laughspoll in 2000. A classic 1959 comedy film directed by billy wilder, who also wrote the screenplay along with frequent. For all the gags, the film is also wonderfully romantic, as wilder indulges in just the right amounts of moonlight and the lilting melody of park avenue fantasy. Some like it hot was released in 1959 but its effervescence and sparkle are timeless. Some like it hot is a 1959 american black and white romantic comedy film set in 1929, directed and produced by billy wilder, starring marilyn monroe, tony curtis, and jack lemmon. Although jerry and joe alter their gender for different reasons, their reluctant to revel their identity reflects the contemporary sex identity conflicts. They the need to try to find a way out of the city before they are found and killed by the mob. Some like it hot 1959 filming location marilyn monroe on. The supporting cast includes george raft, pat obrien, joe e. Yes, some like it hot is a feverishlyclever film, moving from setpiece to setpiece, bolstered by a small handful of endlesslyflexible comedic performances.
Some like it hot is a 1959 american comedy film directed by billy wilder and starring marilyn monroe, tony curtis and jack lemmon. Though marilyn monroe rarely found happiness in her own life, she brought her public if not always her colleagues lots of it particularly in the role of sugar in some like it hot. And the film s closing line is one of the best in cinema. Analysis of some like it hot in the movie some like it hot directed by billy wilder had significant parts played by amazing actors to help create a spectacular film. The film was made in california during the summer and autumn of. Lets take a look at a few facts you may not know about a truly hilarious movie. Some like it hot was produced in black and white despite colour film s increasing popularity partially because the male stars makeup and female disguises appeared more realistic in black and white. One reason why billy wilder chose this location was marilyn monroes ongoing personal problems. She doesnt realize the problem and keep trying and trying, refusing to give up part ii. Jul 20, 2015 what shooting a sex scene is really like. The initial chapters are purely about curtis early life and film career, although they dont go on for too long. Some like it hot also inspired the broadway musical sugar that opened in 1972. I just cant find funny any film that draws most of its humor from this worldview of all men having to be lecherous perverts who deceive the. The cherry on top with some like it hot is the memorable last scene, ending the film on a high note.