Some Like It Hot (1959) is a comedy film by famed director Billy Wilder, who also directed titles such as Double Indemnity (1944) and The Apartment (1960). The film is centered on two Chicago musicians Joe (Tony Curtis), and Jerry (Jack Lemmon). They witness a murder in the speakeasy they perform in and decide to flee to Florida in order to save their lives. On a train to Florida, they disguise themselves as women in order to join an all women’s jazz band.
Eventually, they end up befriending the band’s lead singer and ukulele player, Sugar (Marilyn Monroe). Both Joe and Jerry fall head over heels for her and face the challenge of concealing their true identities. All the while trying to get closer to Sugar. Over sixty years later, the film remains a beloved classic. It still causes laughter to erupt through farcical humor and witty one-liners. Some Like It Hot also has incredible and iconic performances from both Curtis and Lemmon. Marilyn Monroe also shines throughout the film…