Some Like It Hot (Original title)
Date: 1959 (Copyright)Country: USADirected by: Billy Wilder
Production company billing: ©1959. Ashton Productions Inc. Ashton Productions Inc presents a Mirisch Company picture Relweased thru United Artists Corporation
Synopsis: Two musicians pose as females and join a girls' band to escape from Chicago gunmen.
Genre: Comedy
Subjects: Drag, Jazz music (pre 1950), Gangsters
Releases
Date: 1959Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 120 mins Length: 10930 FeetLanguage: English
Date: 2020Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - SoundDialogue (original): English
Title: Funny PicturesArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Stills showing directors working on comedy films.
In: Empire n232 October 2008 Pages: 147-153
Title: The greatest movie studios: part 5: a complete history of...Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...United Artists". History of United Artists, highlighting its aims to make productions that were both artistically as well as financially viable. Plus a brief critique of the ten best films released by the studio.
In: Empire n210 December 2006 Pages: 198-199
Title: At Home/Masterpiece 39: Some Like it HotAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n201 March 2006 Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.
In: Premiere v19 n8 May 2006 Pages: 82-87
Title: The Write Stuff: the 25 greatest screenplays of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An inside look at the 25 best screenplays ever written as chosen by the Writers Guild of America.
In: Cinema Business n16 Jul/Aug 2005 Page: 24
Title: Classic train movies screened in West EndArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Screenings of SOME LIKE IT HOT, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS The GENERAL and NORTH BY NORTHWEST at the Prince Charles in London are being sponsored by Virgin Trains to tie-in with their latest advertising campaign.
In: Empire n191 May 2005 Pages: 140-141
Title: Lets Revise...Gangsters: Essential ViewingAuthor: OSMOND, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the best gangster films.
In: Filmfax n103 Jul/Sep 2004 Pages: 54-58,128
Title: Laurie MitchellAuthor: BARNMUM, Michael Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with actress Laurie Mitchell who discusses her various movie roles in the 1950s, including her undredited role as Mary Lou (the trumpet player) in Billy Wilder's SOME LIKE IT HOT.
In: Empire vSpec. nComedy June 2003 Page: [whole issue]
Title: The ten most influential comedy films ever madeAuthor: FREER, Ian [et al...] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Assessments of: SOME LIKE IT HOT, DUMB AND DUMBER, KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS, The GRADUATE, The GENERAL, THIS IS SPINAL TAP, ANNIE HALL, BRINGING UP BABY, The PRODUCERS, AIRPLANE!
In: Sight and Sound v12 n2 February 2002 Page: 69
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: WALTERS, Ben Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 21 May 2001 Page: 16
Title: DVD REVIEWAuthor: KOEHLER, Robert Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v10 n11 November 2000 Page: 71
Title: DVDsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: DVD release note (UK) for Billy Wilder's SOME LIKE IT HOT.
In: Film Review n599 November 2000 Page: 36
Title: Some like it hotAuthor: CARO, Jason Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n137 November 2000 Page: 64
Title: New filmsAuthor: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v11 n6 February 1998 Page: 100
Title: Classic Scene: Some like it hotArticle type: ScriptLanguage: English
Description: script of the scene where Jerry and Joe - dressed as women - first meet Sugar
In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v26 n3 Autumn 1998 Pages: 128-135
Title: Keeping the characters stateAuthor: LIEBERFELD, Daniel Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of manipulated identities and cross gendered characters in film, focussing especially on SOME LIKE IT HOT
In: Positif n336 February 1989 Pages: 66-69
Title: Le cinéma retrouvéAuthor: ALIX, Yves Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Reassessment of three Billy Wilder films, The LOST WEEKEND, SOME LIKE IT HOT, and IRMA LA DOUCE
In: Cinema Novo n34 Mar/Apr 1984 Pages: 34-36
Title: [Cinema Novo - n34 Mar/Apr 1984: no known title]Language: Portuguese
In: Radio Times v236 n3064 31 Jul 1982 Page: 11
Title: [Radio Times - v236 n3064 31 Jul 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: The Film Daily v115 n36 25 Feb 1959 Page: 8
Title: [The Film Daily - v115 n36 25 Feb 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Cahiers du Cinéma v17 n101 November 1959 Pages: 49-50
Title: [Cahiers du Cinéma - v17 n101 November 1959: no known title]Language: French
In: Films in Review v10 n4 April 1959 Page: 240
Title: [Films in Review - v10 n4 April 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v153 n47 25 Feb 1959 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v153 n47 25 Feb 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v26 n305 June 1959 Page: 69
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v26 n305 June 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 25 Feb 1959
Title: [Variety - 25 Feb 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Intermezzo v14 n17 15 Sep 1959 Page: 10
Title: [Intermezzo - v14 n17 15 Sep 1959: no known title]Language: Italian
In: Sight and Sound v28 n3/4 Sum/Aut 1959 Page: 173
Title: [Sight and Sound - v28 n3/4 Sum/Aut 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Filmkritik n8 August 1959 Page: 222
Title: [Filmkritik - n8 August 1959: no known title]Language: German
In: Films and Filming v5 n9 June 1959 Page: 23
Title: [Films and Filming - v5 n9 June 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n8154 15 May 1959 Page: 8
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n8154 15 May 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Kinematograph Weekly n2700 14 May 1959 Page: 114
Title: [Kinematograph Weekly - n2700 14 May 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Motion Picture Herald v214 n9 7 Mar 1959 Page: 181
Title: [Motion Picture Herald - v214 n9 7 Mar 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v151 n8 8 Aug 1958 Page: 8
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v151 n8 8 Aug 1958: no known title]Language: English
Author: Miller, Lucy J. Pages: vii, 230 pages
Title: Understanding film: a viewer's guide
Author: Russo, James R. Pages: vii, 307 pages
Title: Hollywood and the American historical film
Author: SMYTH, J.E. Pages: xxv, 244 pages
Title: Some Like It Hot: me, Marilyn and the movie
Author: CURTIS, Tony Pages: viii, 232 p.
Title: Billy Wilder's Some Like It Hot: the funniest film ever made: the complete book
Author: CASTLE, Alison Pages: 381 p.
Description: Filed at the end of the oversize sequence, laid flat.
Title: Some like it hot
Author: ROLSTON, Lorraine Pages: 88 p.
Title: Unlikely couples: movie romance as social criticism
Author: WARTENBERG, Thomas E Pages: vii-xxi, 254p.
Title: Good scripts, bad scripts: learning the craft of screenwriting through 25 of the best and worst films in history
Author: POPE, Thomas Pages: v-xxii, 232p.
Title: Wilder times: the life of Billy Wilder
Author: LALLY, Kevin Pages: xi-xv. 496p.
Title: The tools of screenwriting: a writer's guide to the craft and elements of a screenplay
Author: HOWARD, David Pages: 298p.
Title: Best American screenplays 2: complete screenplays
Author: THOMAS, Sam Pages: 612p
Title: Some like it hot: a screenplay
Author: WILDER, Billy Pages: 144p.
Date: 1959 (Copyright)Country: USADirected by: Billy Wilder
Production company billing: ©1959. Ashton Productions Inc. Ashton Productions Inc presents a Mirisch Company picture Relweased thru United Artists Corporation
Synopsis: Two musicians pose as females and join a girls' band to escape from Chicago gunmen.
Genre: Comedy
Subjects: Drag, Jazz music (pre 1950), Gangsters
Releases
Date: 1959Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 120 mins Length: 10930 FeetLanguage: English
Date: 2020Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - SoundDialogue (original): English
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(33)
In: DGA Quarterly v5 n2 Summer 2009 Pages: 66-73Title: Funny PicturesArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Stills showing directors working on comedy films.
In: Empire n232 October 2008 Pages: 147-153
Title: The greatest movie studios: part 5: a complete history of...Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...United Artists". History of United Artists, highlighting its aims to make productions that were both artistically as well as financially viable. Plus a brief critique of the ten best films released by the studio.
In: Empire n210 December 2006 Pages: 198-199
Title: At Home/Masterpiece 39: Some Like it HotAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n201 March 2006 Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.
In: Premiere v19 n8 May 2006 Pages: 82-87
Title: The Write Stuff: the 25 greatest screenplays of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An inside look at the 25 best screenplays ever written as chosen by the Writers Guild of America.
In: Cinema Business n16 Jul/Aug 2005 Page: 24
Title: Classic train movies screened in West EndArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Screenings of SOME LIKE IT HOT, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS The GENERAL and NORTH BY NORTHWEST at the Prince Charles in London are being sponsored by Virgin Trains to tie-in with their latest advertising campaign.
In: Empire n191 May 2005 Pages: 140-141
Title: Lets Revise...Gangsters: Essential ViewingAuthor: OSMOND, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the best gangster films.
In: Filmfax n103 Jul/Sep 2004 Pages: 54-58,128
Title: Laurie MitchellAuthor: BARNMUM, Michael Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with actress Laurie Mitchell who discusses her various movie roles in the 1950s, including her undredited role as Mary Lou (the trumpet player) in Billy Wilder's SOME LIKE IT HOT.
In: Empire vSpec. nComedy June 2003 Page: [whole issue]
Title: The ten most influential comedy films ever madeAuthor: FREER, Ian [et al...] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Assessments of: SOME LIKE IT HOT, DUMB AND DUMBER, KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS, The GRADUATE, The GENERAL, THIS IS SPINAL TAP, ANNIE HALL, BRINGING UP BABY, The PRODUCERS, AIRPLANE!
In: Sight and Sound v12 n2 February 2002 Page: 69
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: WALTERS, Ben Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 21 May 2001 Page: 16
Title: DVD REVIEWAuthor: KOEHLER, Robert Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v10 n11 November 2000 Page: 71
Title: DVDsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: DVD release note (UK) for Billy Wilder's SOME LIKE IT HOT.
In: Film Review n599 November 2000 Page: 36
Title: Some like it hotAuthor: CARO, Jason Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n137 November 2000 Page: 64
Title: New filmsAuthor: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v11 n6 February 1998 Page: 100
Title: Classic Scene: Some like it hotArticle type: ScriptLanguage: English
Description: script of the scene where Jerry and Joe - dressed as women - first meet Sugar
In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v26 n3 Autumn 1998 Pages: 128-135
Title: Keeping the characters stateAuthor: LIEBERFELD, Daniel Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of manipulated identities and cross gendered characters in film, focussing especially on SOME LIKE IT HOT
In: Positif n336 February 1989 Pages: 66-69
Title: Le cinéma retrouvéAuthor: ALIX, Yves Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Reassessment of three Billy Wilder films, The LOST WEEKEND, SOME LIKE IT HOT, and IRMA LA DOUCE
In: Cinema Novo n34 Mar/Apr 1984 Pages: 34-36
Title: [Cinema Novo - n34 Mar/Apr 1984: no known title]Language: Portuguese
In: Radio Times v236 n3064 31 Jul 1982 Page: 11
Title: [Radio Times - v236 n3064 31 Jul 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: The Film Daily v115 n36 25 Feb 1959 Page: 8
Title: [The Film Daily - v115 n36 25 Feb 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Cahiers du Cinéma v17 n101 November 1959 Pages: 49-50
Title: [Cahiers du Cinéma - v17 n101 November 1959: no known title]Language: French
In: Films in Review v10 n4 April 1959 Page: 240
Title: [Films in Review - v10 n4 April 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v153 n47 25 Feb 1959 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v153 n47 25 Feb 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v26 n305 June 1959 Page: 69
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v26 n305 June 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 25 Feb 1959
Title: [Variety - 25 Feb 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Intermezzo v14 n17 15 Sep 1959 Page: 10
Title: [Intermezzo - v14 n17 15 Sep 1959: no known title]Language: Italian
In: Sight and Sound v28 n3/4 Sum/Aut 1959 Page: 173
Title: [Sight and Sound - v28 n3/4 Sum/Aut 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Filmkritik n8 August 1959 Page: 222
Title: [Filmkritik - n8 August 1959: no known title]Language: German
In: Films and Filming v5 n9 June 1959 Page: 23
Title: [Films and Filming - v5 n9 June 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n8154 15 May 1959 Page: 8
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n8154 15 May 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Kinematograph Weekly n2700 14 May 1959 Page: 114
Title: [Kinematograph Weekly - n2700 14 May 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: Motion Picture Herald v214 n9 7 Mar 1959 Page: 181
Title: [Motion Picture Herald - v214 n9 7 Mar 1959: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v151 n8 8 Aug 1958 Page: 8
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v151 n8 8 Aug 1958: no known title]Language: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(12)
Title: Distancing representations in transgender film: identification, affect, and the audienceAuthor: Miller, Lucy J. Pages: vii, 230 pages
Title: Understanding film: a viewer's guide
Author: Russo, James R. Pages: vii, 307 pages
Title: Hollywood and the American historical film
Author: SMYTH, J.E. Pages: xxv, 244 pages
Title: Some Like It Hot: me, Marilyn and the movie
Author: CURTIS, Tony Pages: viii, 232 p.
Title: Billy Wilder's Some Like It Hot: the funniest film ever made: the complete book
Author: CASTLE, Alison Pages: 381 p.
Description: Filed at the end of the oversize sequence, laid flat.
Title: Some like it hot
Author: ROLSTON, Lorraine Pages: 88 p.
Title: Unlikely couples: movie romance as social criticism
Author: WARTENBERG, Thomas E Pages: vii-xxi, 254p.
Title: Good scripts, bad scripts: learning the craft of screenwriting through 25 of the best and worst films in history
Author: POPE, Thomas Pages: v-xxii, 232p.
Title: Wilder times: the life of Billy Wilder
Author: LALLY, Kevin Pages: xi-xv. 496p.
Title: The tools of screenwriting: a writer's guide to the craft and elements of a screenplay
Author: HOWARD, David Pages: 298p.
Title: Best American screenplays 2: complete screenplays
Author: THOMAS, Sam Pages: 612p
Title: Some like it hot: a screenplay
Author: WILDER, Billy Pages: 144p.