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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.

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: Famed designer William Travilla created outfits that became cultural touchstones, including Marilyn Monroe’s purple gown and the elaborate "fashion show" sequence. The film centers on three models—Schatze (Lauren Bacall),

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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".

: The cynical divorcee who initially rejects a man because he doesn't wear a tie, eventually choosing him over a wealthy widower.