What A Way To Go (1964). Shirley MacLaine, Paul Newman, Dean Martin. Classic Film

"What a Way to Go!" (1964) is a black comedy film directed by J. Lee Thompson, known for its satire on wealth, marriage, and misfortune. The movie features a remarkable cast and offers a quirky take on life, love, and the consequences of fortune. Plot The story follows Louisa May Foster (Shirley MacLaine), a woman who, despite her best efforts, seems to find herself married to extremely wealthy but tragically unlucky men. Each time she marries, her husbands meet untimely, often absurd deaths, and Louisa ends up inheriting their fortunes. Over the years, Louisa becomes a widow multiple times, with each marriage resulting in a bizarre or unfortunate death for her husband. First, she marries a poor man (Paul Newman) who later becomes a successful artist, but he dies in a strange accident. Then, she weds a playboy millionaire (Dean Martin), and he too meets an unusual end. This pattern continues with her final husband, a rich businessman, played by Dick Van Dyke. As Louisa becomes wealthier after each marriage, her mental and emotional state is put to the test. The film humorously explores the absurdity of her situation, as well as the theme of bad luck and how wealth can’t buy happiness. Main Characters Louisa May Foster (Shirley MacLaine): The main protagonist who unwittingly becomes a widow multiple times, inheriting the fortunes of her husbands. She is kind-hearted and loyal, but her life is plagued by misfortune. The Artist (Paul Newman): Louisa's first husband, whose rise to fame as an artist is marred by his untimely death. The Playboy (Dean Martin): Louisa's second husband, a wealthy, carefree man whose lifestyle leads to his demise. The Businessman (Dick Van Dyke): Louisa's final husband, a rich man who, like the others, meets a bizarre end. Martha (Zsa Zsa Gabor): A supporting character who adds humor and glamour to the story, often involved in the social circles Louisa enters. Hashtags #WhatAWayToGo #ShirleyMacLaine #BlackComedy #WealthAndMisfortune #MarriageAndDeath #1960sCinema #BizarreDeaths #ComedyClassics #HollywoodGoldenAge #PaulNewman The film’s humor and satirical look at wealth, marriage, and fate make it an entertaining, though unconventional, comedy that remains a distinctive piece of 1960s cinema.