Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
1953 · ★ 7.3 · Dir. Howard Hawks
The Two M-M-Marvels Of Our Age In The Wonder Musical Of The World!
Lorelei Lee is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond, much to the disapproval of Gus' rich father, Esmond Sr., who thinks that Lorelei is just after his money. When Lorelei goes on a cruise accompanied only by her best friend, Dorothy Shaw, Esmond Sr. hires Ernie Malone, a private detective, to follow her and report any questionable behavior that would disqualify her from the marriage.
- Released
- 1953-07-14
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rated
- NR
- Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2.3M
- Box office
- $5.3M
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Jane Russell
Dorothy Shaw
Marilyn Monroe
Lorelei Lee
Charles Coburn
Sir Francis Beekman
Elliott Reid
Ernie Malone
Tommy Noonan
Gus Esmond
George Winslow
Henry Spofford III
Marcel Dalio
Magistrate
Taylor Holmes
Mr. Esmond Sr.
Norma Varden
Lady Beekman
Howard Wendell
Watson
Steven Geray
Hotel Manager
Henri Letondal
Grotier (uncredited)
Keywords
MusicalRobberyParent child relationshipParis, france1950sMillionaireJewelryDiamondRevuegirlsDouble weddingShowgirlSea cruiseDumb blondeRevue girls
