Thoroughly Modern Millie

1967 · Universal Pictures

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (1967) Film Overview Thoroughly Modern Millie is a vibrant musical comedy directed by George Roy Hill , starring Julie Andrews as Millie Dillmount, a spirited young woman navigating New York City in the Roaring Twenties. With a screenplay by Richard Morris , colorful visuals shot in Technicolor , and production by Ross Hunter , the film embraces flapper culture, jazz-age energy, and comedic melodrama. The cast includes Mary Tyler Moore , Carol Channing , James Fox , John Gavin , Beatrice Lillie , Jack Soo , Pat Morita , and more. Cinematography was handled by Russell Metty and editing by Stuart Gilmore , with music by Elmer Bernstein and additional songs inspired by 1920s standards. Released March 21, 1967 by Universal Pictures, the film runs 151 minutes and became a major commercial hit, earning $40 million on a $6 million budget. Andrews’ performance further cemented her status as one of the decade’s most bankable stars.