Reviewer. “Wonderfully Wacky” Newsweek 53 (1959): 113

            This reviewer proclaims of Billy Wilder’s movie Some Like it Hot to be the much awaited revival of slapstick comedy.  For a long time prior to the release of Wilders film the box offices were overwhelmed with movies that reflected the agonies of the time instead of using humor to assuage the pains of the American public.    This review lacks the atypical full plot synopsis and instead just looks at the overall purpose of the film, to make us laugh.  This review has a heavy focus on the stars of the show and even includes a brief interview with Jack Lemmon about playing the role of Daphne/Jerry.  One unique characteristic that this film took on was that Jerry and Joe make a real transformation into womanhood, not the partial half man half woman transition which was customary in earlier movies involving drag.  Jack Lemmon comically asserted that in order to encompass his feminine role but still be a distinct male character simply continually reminded himself that, “…we were not playing girls; we were playing men who were playing girls.  There’s a world of difference.” This article provides insight into how one of the stars of this classic film views his role, and access to the actor’s perspective allows one to see the movie in a new light. Jack Lemmon towards the end of his interview also offers his opinion on the topic of television stars.   Reviews such as this provide panorama view of the movie from audience to actor response.

            This source is a opinion based article but does contain primary source information in its interview with Jack Lemmon.  Additionally Newsweek is a reputable and popular magazine of the time and the opinions within its pages have more validity due to the journals reputation.