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Cast & Crew

Billy Wilder
Director
William H. O'Brien
As Man at Train Station (uncredited)
Kathleen Freeman
As Woman at Vegetarian Restaurant (uncredited)
Donald MacBride
As M. Brady
Marilyn Monroe
As The Girl
Oskar Homolka
As Dr. Brubaker
Evelyn Keyes
As Helen Sherman
Ron Nyman
As Indian (uncredited)

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The Seven Year Itch is a classic romantic comedy film directed by Billy Wilder and starring Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell. The movie follows the story of Richard Sherman, a middle-aged publishing executive who is left alone in New York City during the summer while his wife and son are away on vacation. Feeling lonely and liberated, Richard starts to fantasize about romantic conquests, but his delusional fantasies are brought to a halt when he meets a beautiful and naive blonde who moves into the apartment upstairs. The woman, who remains unnamed throughout the film, becomes the object of Richard's desire, and he invites her over for dinner. However, their evening together takes an unexpected turn when Richard's wife unexpectedly returns from her holiday. The film explores themes of marriage, fidelity, and temptation in a lighthearted and humorous way, showcasing the comedic talents of its lead actors.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Seven Year Itch include The Apartment, Singin' in the Rain, Funny Face, Pillow Talk, Derby Day, High Society.

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The Seven Year Itch was released in theaters on June 17, 1955.