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Let's Make It Legal
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Let's Make It Legal

1951-10-31 · 77 min · ★ 5.6

Comedy · Romance · Drama

A woman divorces her husband of 20 years because he gambles too much.

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Directors
Richard Sale
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Claudette ColbertClaudette ColbertMiriam Halsworth
Macdonald CareyMacdonald CareyHugh Halsworth
Zachary ScottZachary ScottVictor Macfarland
Barbara BatesBarbara BatesBarbara Denham
Robert WagnerRobert WagnerJerry Denham
Marilyn MonroeMarilyn MonroeJoyce Mannering
Frank CadyFrank CadyFerguson
Harry HarveyHarry HarveyPostman (uncredited)
Carol SavageMiss Jessup (uncredited)
Jim HaywardPete (uncredited)
Joan FisherAnnabella (uncredited)
Vici RaafVici RaafPeggy (uncredited)
Betty Jane BowenSecretary (uncredited)
Paul GerritsMilkman (uncredited)
Harry DennyHotel Manager (uncredited)
Thomas MartinWaiter (uncredited)
George HoaglandNightclub Patron (uncredited)
Dick GordonNightclub Patron (uncredited)
Herschel GrahamNightclub Patron (Uncredited)
Foster H. PhinneyNightclub Patron (uncredited)

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