ComedyRomance
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
“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.
Directed by Howard Hawks
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User score
1,094 votes
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Status
Released
Released
July 15, 1953
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English, French
Budget → Revenue
$2.3M → $5.3M
Top cast
Jane Russell
Dorothy Shaw
Marilyn Monroe
Lorelei Lee
Charles Coburn
Sir Francis 'Piggy' Beekman
Elliott Reid
Ernie Malone
Tommy Noonan
Gus Esmond Jr.
George Winslow
Henry Spofford III
Marcel Dalio
Magistrate
Taylor Holmes
Mr. Esmond Sr.
Norma Varden
Lady Beekman
Howard Wendell
Watson
Steven Geray
Hotel Manager
David Ahdar
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Alex Akimoff
Captain of Waiters (uncredited)
Aladdin
Musician (uncredited)
John Alban
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
Gordon Armitage
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Patricia Barker
Small Role (uncredited)
Virginia Bates
Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Mary Ellen Batten
Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Harry Baum
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
