Overview of "The Seven Year Itch" (1955)
Billy Wilder's "The Seven Year Itch," made in 1955, stars Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell in a comedic exploration of a middle-aged man's humorous fantasies and his flirtations with his attractive neighbor (Monroe) while his wife and children are away for the summer. The film is best known for the iconic scene where Monroe's dress billows up as she stands over a subway grate. "The Seven Year Itch" skillfully combines wit, charm, and a bit of risqué humor to examine themes of love, temptation, and marital commitment. Monroe's performance is enchanting, capturing the allure and innocence necessary for her role, which has become an enduring image in Hollywood cinema.