The Seven Year Itch (1955) | Celebrating Marilyn Monroe at 100 | Just That Film Podcast

This week on Just That Film Podcast, we’re celebrating what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday by revisiting one of her most iconic films, The Seven Year Itch (1955).

Directed by Billy Wilder, this classic romantic comedy cemented Monroe’s place as one of Hollywood’s greatest stars and gave cinema one of its most unforgettable images: Marilyn standing over a New York subway grate as her white dress billows into the air. More than 70 years after the film’s release, and a century after Monroe’s birth, her influence on cinema and popular culture remains as powerful as ever. (⁠National Portrait Gallery)

In this episode, we discuss Marilyn Monroe’s magnetic performance, Billy Wilder’s direction, Tom Ewell’s leading role, the film’s humour, its themes of temptation and fantasy, and whether The Seven Year Itch still holds up for modern audiences.

Join us as we honour one of Hollywood’s greatest icons and decide whether this timeless comedy deserves its legendary reputation.

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