Some Like It Hot Fun Features

This is the section for all our "FUN" Some Like It Hot information - please enjoy!

Did You Know?

... that Some Like It Hot was chosen to be the number one comedy in the American Film Institute's 100 Years 100 Laughs movie selection.

... that the original cast was going to be Tony Curtis, Frank Sinatra and Mitzi Gaynor.
Visit our Tribute to Frank Sinatra

... that Tony Curtis' character Junior Shell was an imitation of Cary Grant.
Visit our Tribute to Cary Grant


On Location

Grauman's/Mann's Chinese Theater Footprints
Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon are two of the many legendary celebrities to leave hand and footprints outside the famous Grauman's (now Mann's) Chinese Theater.

Marilyn Monroe Prints
Mann's Chinese Theater

6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
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Jack Lemmon Prints
Mann's Chinese Theater

6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
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Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In the early 1960's, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce developed the idea of the "Hollywood Walk of Fame." The sidewalks of the most famous streets in the heart of Hollywood were lined with "stars" recognizing celebrities' life-long contributions to the entertainment industry. Receiving a star is still to this day considered a huge honor. Here's where you can find the stars of celebs Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis and director Billy Wilder:

Marilyn Monroe
Walk of Fame Star
(Motion Picture)

6901 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
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Jack Lemmon
Walk of Fame Star
(Motion Pictures)

6357 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA

Tony Curtis
Walk of Fame Star
(Motion Picture)

6817 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA

Billy Wilder
Walk of Fame Star
(Motion Picture)

1751 Vine St.
Hollywood, CA



On Set Off Set
Some Like It Hot was filmed primarily at Warner Brothers Studios in Hollywood -- afterwards the cast would walk across the street to the popular Formosa Cafe to unwind. It was here that Tony Curtis was interviewed for the Some Like It Hot DVD interview.

Formosa Cafe
7156 Santa Monica Blvd.
323.858.9050
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Landmark spot, pictured in David Letterman's L.A. background. Cuisine: California-Asian Price: $$

Movies filmed here: L.A. Confidential

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Sugar Kane ( Marilyn Monroe ):
"I have this thing about saxophone players, especially tenor sax … I don't know what it is but they just curdle me."


Why are Joe and Jerry on the run because the witnessed a historic gangland hit that occurred on which holiday?
Answer

We have already dedicated Tributes to Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe. Which of these other stars would you most like to see receive a Destination Hollywood Tribute?

Tony Curtis
Billy Wilder