The Iconic Costumes and Makeup of "Some Like It Hot"
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"Some Like It Hot" was the highest-grossing film of 1959, earning over $40 million at the box office.
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It was the first film to be shot entirely in widescreen format and released in both mono and stereo sound.
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Marilyn Monroe's iconic white dress worn in the film sold for $4.6 million in 2011, making it one of the most expensive costumes ever sold at auction.
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Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis spent several hours each day in the makeup chair to transform into their female characters.
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The film received six Academy Award nominations, including Best Director and Best Actor for Jack Lemmon
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Director Billy Wilder won the Golden Globe for Best Director and the film won Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical.
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It was voted the funniest American film of all time by the American Film Institute in 2000.
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The film's screenplay was co-written by Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond, who also co-wrote the scripts for "The Apartment" and "Some Like It Hot."
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Marilyn Monroe's singing voice in the film was dubbed by singer and actress Marni Nixon.
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"Some Like It Hot" remains a beloved classic and is often cited as one of the greatest comedies in cinema history.
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