The Stunning Sophia Loren on the Set of "The Millionairess" (35 Photos)

The Millionairess

is a 1960 British romantic comedy directed by Anthony Asquith, starring Sophia Loren and Peter Sellers. Set in London, the film is a loose adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's 1936 play of the same name.







The film was one of the biggest box-office hits in the UK in 1960. It also enjoyed major commercial success in the United States and Canada, grossing $2.9 million—the equivalent of roughly $37.7 million today, adjusted for inflation.







George Martin, who was producing Peter Sellers' comedy albums at the time, conceived and produced the novelty duet "Goodness Gracious Me," performed by Sellers and Loren. The track became a smash hit on the British charts in 1960, providing a major promotional boost for the film.





Judging by these behind-the-scenes photographs of Sophia Loren, however, the movie hardly needed the extra publicity. The sheer presence of this screen icon was more than enough to make it a blockbuster!