Let’s Make It Legal (1951): Cast & Plot
Let’s Make It Legal is a 1951 comedy drama directed by Richard Sale, starring Claudette Colbert as Miriam Halsworth, Macdonald Carey and Robert Wagner. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 17m (77 min)
- Director
- Richard Sale
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Let’s Make It Legal About?
The premise of Let’s Make It Legal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Who Cares If It’s Legal As Long As It’s Tempting! Virile! Tantalizing! Smooth! Wow! A woman divorces her husband of 20 years because he gambles too much.
Let’s Make It Legal Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- dysfunctional marriage
- old flame
- romantic rivalry
- trophy wife
- divorce
- husband wife relationship
- gambling
- gambler
- gambling addiction
- airplane
- gardener
- millionaire
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- blonde
- marriage proposal
- arrest
- police station
- gold digger
- dice
- love triangle
Let’s Make It Legal Cast & Characters
Claudette Colbert leads the cast as Miriam Halsworth, with Macdonald Carey as Hugh Halsworth and Robert Wagner as Jerry Denham. Directed by Richard Sale; 32 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Sale
- Claudette Colbert as Miriam Halsworth
- Macdonald Carey as Hugh Halsworth
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Robert Wagner as Jerry Denham - Barbara Bates as Barbara Denham
Also Starring in Let’s Make It Legal
· 28 more- Harry Denny Hotel Manager (uncredited)
- Zachary Scott Victor Macfarland
- Marilyn Monroe Joyce Mannering
- Roger Moore Reporter (uncredited)
- Frank Cady Ferguson
- Dick Gordon Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Harry Harvey Postman
- Frank Sully Laborer (uncredited)
- Kathleen Freeman Reporter (uncredited)
- Herschel Graham Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
- Ralph Sanford Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
- Oliver Cross Reporter (uncredited)
- Thomas Martin Waiter (uncredited)
- Michael Ross Policeman (uncredited)
- Jack Mather Policeman (uncredited)
- Wilson Wood Reporter (uncredited)
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- George Hoagland Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Jim Hayward Pete (uncredited)
- Abe Dinovitch Laborer (uncredited)
- Foster H. Phinney Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Renny McEvoy Reporter (uncredited)
- Beverly Thompson Reporter (uncredited)
- Vici Raaf Peggy (uncredited)
- Carol Savage Miss Jessup (uncredited)
- James Magill Reporter (uncredited)
- Joan Fisher Baby Annabella (uncredited)
- Paul Gerrits Milkman (uncredited)
- Betty Jane Bowen Secretary (uncredited)
Let’s Make It Legal Plot Summary
What happens in Let’s Make It Legal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Miriam and Claudette Colbert and her ex-husband, Macdonald Carey, are nearing the conclusion of their divorce, which Miriam initiated due to Hugh’s persistent gambling habits. Their adult daughter, Barbara, lives with Miriam in the family home, along with Barbara’s husband, Jerry Denham, played by Robert Wagner, and their young daughter, Annabelle. Hugh, meanwhile, resides at the Hotel Miramar in Santa Monica, where he is the head of publicity. Jerry hopes to move out, aiming to give Barbara more independence, but Barbara insists she prefers to stay, wanting to keep Miriam company and avoid leaving her alone.
Full summary
The whole story of Let’s Make It Legal, scene by scene
Let’s Make It Legal Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Let’s Make It Legal.
How Well Do You Know Let’s Make It Legal?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who are Miriam and Hugh Halsworth in the process of divorcing?
Cars in Let’s Make It Legal
6 cars on screen, including the 1951 Ford Custom and the 1950 Ford Custom De Luxe.
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1951 Ford Custom Minor role -
1950 Ford Custom De Luxe Minor role -
1946 Mercury Eight Minor role -
1949 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe Background role
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Let’s Make It Legal FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Let’s Make It Legal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Let’s Make It Legal?
Let’s Make It Legal runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
When was Let’s Make It Legal released?
Let’s Make It Legal was released on October 31, 1951.
Who directed Let’s Make It Legal?
Let’s Make It Legal was directed by Richard Sale.
More films by Richard Sale Who is in the cast of Let’s Make It Legal?
Let’s Make It Legal stars Claudette Colbert as Miriam Halsworth, Macdonald Carey as Hugh Halsworth and Robert Wagner as Jerry Denham, among 32 credited actors.
Does Let’s Make It Legal have a post-credit scene?
No. Let’s Make It Legal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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