Classic Movie: The Apartment (1960)

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Watch it with us for the first time, or see it again with fresh eyes. C.C. “Bud” Baxter (Jack Lemmon) receives promotions at work by loaning his tiny New York City apartment as a hideaway for his philandering bosses. When Baxter discovers that Fran Kubelik (Shirley MacLaine), the elevator girl he has developed an interest in, is one of his bosses’ mistresses, he must decide between the girl of his dreams and advancing his career. Directed by the legendary Billy Wilder, the film was nominated for ten Academy Awards, winning five, including Best Picture and Best Director. Not rated. Running time: 2 hours 5 minutes