In How to Marry a Millionaire, directed by John Negulesco, there is the triple delight of Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable and Lauren Bacall in one movie -- and one apartment.

The stars save this 1953 entry, through fruitful collision if not smooth collaboration.

A real standout among the other players is William Powell as the elderly Texas rancher who woos, wins and then gives up Bacall.

Nothing much is demanded from the performers, but some of the dialogue is quite humorous – along with some fitting repetition (and related segues) that aids the love stories that stick.