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I Love Melvin

1953Movie1 h 17 min

61
DecentGoodWatch score

A hopeful, wholesome comedy movie about show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Songs! Dances! Joy! as a boy promises to get his girl's picture on a LOOK magazine cover!

Melvin Hoover, a budding photographer for Look magazine, accidentally bumps into a young actress named Judy LeRoy in the park. They start to talk, and Melvin soon offers to do a photo spread of her. His boss, however, has no intention of using the photos. Melvin wants to marry Judy, but her father would rather she marry dull and dependable Harry Black. As a last resort, Melvin promises to get Judy's photo on the cover of the next issue of Look, a task easier said than done.

Feels like

  • 1950s Musical
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Showbiz Romance
  • Feel-Good
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Lighthearted
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Effervescent

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Don Weis
Produced by
George Wells
Music by
George Stoll

Everyone

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Facts

March 20, 1953 · 1 h 17 min · Comedy, Romance

Released
March 20, 1953
Runtime
1 h 17 min
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$1 million
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream I Love Melvin?"

Questions about I Love Melvin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream I Love Melvin?

In the United States, you can rent or buy I Love Melvin from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is I Love Melvin worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.6).

Is I Love Melvin okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I Love Melvin make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Is I Love Melvin good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was I Love Melvin a box office flop?

Budget$1 million
Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $1 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 77% of its budget.