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As the first film produced in CinemaScope (though the second released), the movie used the wide-screen format to emphasize the opulence of New York City and its high-fashion costumes.

: The widescreen process allowed for more dynamic compositions, making New York a character in itself and elevating the film's "visual splendor". How to Marry a Millionaire

: Finds love with a simple forest ranger instead of the married businessman she originally pursued for his resources. Community Perspectives on Themes As the first film produced in CinemaScope (though

: Famed designer William Travilla created outfits that became cultural touchstones, including Marilyn Monroe’s purple gown and the elaborate "fashion show" sequence. Community Perspectives on Themes : Famed designer William

: In an era where 90% of single women married and "outside jobs" were often discouraged, marriage was one of the few respectable routes to upward mobility.

The film centers on three models—Schatze (Lauren Bacall), Pola (Marilyn Monroe), and Loco (Betty Grable)—who rent a luxury penthouse as a "strategic base of operations" to catch rich husbands.