The Seven Year Itch

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, Some Like It Hot, Singin' in the Rain, An American in Paris, Around the World in Eighty Days, Father of the Bride.