This volume from the BFI Film Classics series examines Billy Wilder’s celebrated comedy Some Like It Hot (1959). Author Steven Cohan explores the film’s production history, its innovative blend of screwball comedy and gender-bending humor, and the performances of Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, and Marilyn Monroe. The book analyzes Wilder’s precise comedic structure and visual style while also considering the film’s cultural reception and lasting influence. Through historical context and critical insight, it highlights why Some Like It Hot continues to resonate with audiences across generations.

 

• Author: Steven Cohan
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing / British Film Institute
• ISBN: 9781839027314
• Hardcover OR Paperback: Paperback
• Page Count: 104
• Dimensions: 7 x 5 inches