The Best '50s Romantic Comedies

The 1950s are often remembered as a time marked by wholesome family values. But that doesn't mean that the decade's moviegoers were opposed to a good love story. Quite the opposite, in fact – the '50s boast some of the most iconic romantic comedies of all time. Some of these heartwarming comedies prove the age-old adage that opposites attract while other top 1950s romantic comedies feature complicated love triangles. All of them starred actors and actresses that were household names then, and whose legacy continues today.

What film should be named the greatest on this list of the best '50s romantic comedies? The animated classic Lady and the Tramp may feature canine lead characters, but the laughter and love at the heart of the film are universal. The legendary actress Peggy Lee provided many of the voices in this Disney masterpiece. Audrey Hepburn's films Funny Face, Sabrina, and Roman Holiday helped solidify her as one of the great romantic leading ladies of the 1950s. Marilyn Monroe was another incredibly popular romantic comedy star in the 1950s. Her movies Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and The Seven Year Itch showcased the seductive beauty and charisma that made her an icon.

It's up to you to decide the best romantic comedy from the 1950s. Grab some popcorn, vote your favorite films up the list, and add any that are missing.