Vamo-nos Amar (1960)

When billionaire Jean-Marc Clement learns that he is to be satirized in an off-Broadway revue, he passes himself off as an actor playing him in order to get closer to the beautiful star of the show, Amanda Dell.

Director:

George Cukor

Writers:

Norman Krasna (written for the screen by), Hal Kanter (additional material)

Stars:

Marilyn Monroe, Yves Montand, Tony Randall

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Marilyn Monroe	...	Amanda Dell
Yves Montand	...	Jean-Marc Clément
Tony Randall	...	Alexander Kaufman
Frankie Vaughan	...	Tony Danton
Wilfrid Hyde-White	...	George Welch (as Wilfrid Hyde White)
David Burns	...	Oliver Burton
Michael David	...	Dave Kerry
Mara Lynn	...	Lily Nyles
Dennis King Jr.	...	Abe Miller
Joe Besser	...	Charlie Lamont

Storyline

Billionaire Jean-Marc Clement learns that he is to be satirized in an off-Broadway revue. He goes to the theatre, where he sees Amanda rehearsing a song, and the director thinks him an actor suited to play himself in the revue. He takes the part in order to see more of Amanda.

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Plot Keywords:

map of france | chest of gold coins | farmer | voice over narration | hot air balloon | 

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Taglines:

MARILYN MONROE and YVES MONTAND the French entertainment sensation! doing what they do best in LET'S MAKE LOVE

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Genres:

Comedy | Musical | Romance

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Did You Know?

Trivia

With the exception of the finale, in which Marilyn Monroe and Yves Montand reprise the title song in the remote-controlled elevator, there are no 'book songs' in this film (i.e. music and lyrics that propel or comment upon the plot), as all of the musical numbers are presented on stage or in rehearsal. This was largely true of the first three of director George Cukor's four musicals, Assim Nasce Uma Estrela (1954), As Girls (1957) and this movie, as they were all show-business-based with only three book songs between them ("It's a New World," "Ca C'est L'Amour" and "You're Just Too, Too!"). It was not until Minha Linda Lady (1964) that Cukor was faced with the challenge of staging one book song after another.

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Goofs

Although revue is supposed to be taking place in a theater-in-the-round, most of action actually takes place on a thrust stage with no rear seating and is staged for traditional theater where audience sits in front.

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Quotes

Jean-Marc Clement: I am Jean-Marc Clement.
Amanda Dell: Look! Enough's enough, Alexander!
Jean-Marc Clement: Okay, call Berle, call Gene Kelly, call Bing Crosby! Come on!
Amanda Dell: Sure. I'll go right out and get them on the phone. You get a kick out of this - who ever you are.
[breaks down]
Amanda Dell: I can't stand anyone that makes fun of me!

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Connections

Featured in Un jour, un destin: Yves Montand: Les secrets d'une vie (2008)

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Soundtracks

Specialization
Written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn
Performed by Marilyn Monroe

User Reviews

Not Marilyn's Finest

Okay, I'm one of the biggest and most loyal Marilyn fans, but this movie sucks. Her character is at times cute but not nearly as cute/lovable as her other "dumb blonde" roles such as The Girl in "The Seven Year Itch." I do not like Yves Montand or his character - sorry to go with stereotypes, but he is the "Dirty Frenchman," spying on her, finding out her address and personal information, twisting things to get her affection, being cloyingly (and not convincingly) sweet to "win" her...And as far as theplay that was going on...okay, though I loved the number, what does "My Heart Belongs to Daddy" have to do with the play's supposed point? And if you'll notice, Yves is not very good at anything, even after all those people try to help him sing, but funny, etc. Yet they keep him on the play when Amanda's boyfriend is doing all the rehearsing for the Jean-Marc character. So does he have teh part or not? And if not, why is her still there?! Nothing in this movie fits with what it's supposed to be doing! I've read that Marilyn did not like this role, and neither did I. She may "have a heart of gold," and all those other cliches, but the character is just dumb (despite her going to night school - she should get her money back). Like I said, I love Marilyn but...even she saw how absurd this film was! If you're interested in Marilyn's best "dumb blonde" characters, I suggest you go see "The Seven Year Itch," "Some Like It Hot," or "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" with its superb "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend" song (though her character in this movie is not really dumb...go see it, you'll know what I mean.)

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English French German Chinese Italian Arabic

Release Date:

12 December 1960 (Portugal)

Also Known As:

Vamo-nos Amar

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,585,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jerry Wald Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

119 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (35 mm mag-optical prints) (Westrex Recording System) 4-Track Stereo (magnetic tracks) (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1