The Apartment (1960)

The Apartment (1960)

Corporate ladder climbing is just one of the story lines in this second (of seven) successful pairing(s) of Director Wilder and Lead Actor Jack Lemmon (Oscar nominated). Wilder took home three Oscars (Best Picture Best Director Best Writing – Screenplay) which may have been an attempt by Academy voters to fix their gaffe the previous year when these two were first paired in Some Like It Hot (1959) which wasn’t even nominated for Best Picture! Shirley MacLaine (Oscar nominated) is lovely too! Jack Kruschen who plays Dr. Dreyfuss received his only Oscar nomination (Supporting Actor). Added to the National Film Registry in 1994. #20 on AFI’s 100 Funniest Movies list. #93 on AFI’s 100 Greatest Movies list. #62 on AFI’s 100 Greatest Love Stories list.

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