Comedy ·Romance · United States of America · 1953 · 1h 31m

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes poster
Director
Howard Hawks
Cast
Jane Russell as Dorothy Shaw Marilyn Monroe as Lorelei Lee Charles Coburn as Sir Francis Beekman Elliott Reid as Ernie Malone Tommy Noonan as Gus Esmond George Winslow as Henry Spofford III
Crew
Harry J. Wild — Director of Photography Hugh S. Fowler — Editor Charles Lederer — Screenplay Anita Loos — Novel Sol C. Siegel — Producer Travilla — Costume Design
Tagline

The Two M-M-Marvels Of Our Age In The Wonder Musical Of The World!

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Gentlemen Prefer Blondes — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
robberyparis, francediamondparent child relationshipjewelrydouble weddingmusicalmillionaireshowgirlgold diggersea cruise1950s
Key Collaborators
Howard Hawks Director Harry J. Wild Director of Photography Hugh S. Fowler Editor Charles Lederer Screenplay Anita Loos Novel Sol C. Siegel Producer Travilla Costume Design
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