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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

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Reviews Counted: 23 Fresh: 23  Rotten:0 Average Rating: 7.8/10
Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins
Synopsis:
Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe) and her friend Dorothy Shaw (Jane Russell) are a pair of showgirls, Dorothy the sassy one looking for true love, Lorelei the blonde hoping to marry a millionaire, with her sights set on Gus Esmond, a wealthy nerd stuck under his father's thumb. When Lorelei and... [More]
Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe) and her friend Dorothy Shaw (Jane Russell) are a pair of showgirls, Dorothy the sassy one looking for true love, Lorelei the blonde hoping to marry a millionaire, with her sights set on Gus Esmond, a wealthy nerd stuck under his father's thumb. When Lorelei and Dorothy take a transatlantic cruise to Paris, an undercover detective follows to find out if Lorelei is really a gold-digging schemer. Unfortunately, the irrepressible Lorelei is a born flirt and soon finds herself in a compromising position with Sir Francis Beekman (Charles Coburn), owner of a diamond mine. The girls have to use all their wits to get out of trouble and still find love and marriage. Thanks to the talents of the luminous stars and director Howard Hawks, plus stunning technicolor cinematography, GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES emerges as one of the most charming, entertaining musicals of the 1950s. Marilyn Monroe, never more luminous, sings her legendary musical number "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" (which later inspired Madonna's "Material Girl" video). GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES is based on the hit Broadway musical which was adapted from the book by Anita Loos. [Less]

Genre: Comedies

Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell, Charles Coburn, Elliott Reid, Tommy Noonan

Director: Howard Hawks
Screenwriter: Charles Lederer
Producer: Sol C. Siegel
Composer: Lionel Newman

DVD Info

Release:

May 30, 2006

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Keep Case - Sensormatic
  • Full Frame - 1.33

Audio:

  • Stereo - English, French
  • Mono - English, French
  • Subtitles - English, French, Spanish - Optional

Additional Release Material:

  • Additional Footage - 1. "Movietone News: Mann's Chinese theater"
  • 2. "Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell in Cement"
  • Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
  • 2. Bonus Trailers - Marilyn Monroe Films
  • 3. Promotional Trailer

Interactive Features:

  • Interactive Menus
  • Scene Selection

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A strong play to the sophisticated dialog and situations is given by Howard Hawks' direction and he maintains the racy air that brings the musical off excellently at a pace that helps cloak the fact that it's rather lightweight, but sexy, stuff.

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05/13/08 03:51 PM
William Brogdon
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Garish good fun.

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05/13/08 03:47 PM
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One of the most charming, entertaining musicals of the 1950s.

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05/13/08 03:46 PM
David Parkinson
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In Paris the enjoyment diminishes, though Monroe's allure remains undimmed.

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05/13/08 03:42 PM
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A landmark encounter in the battle of the sexes.

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05/13/08 03:37 PM
Dave Kehr
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Smashing.

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06/24/06 04:28 AM
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Vavooom!

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03/13/06 04:24 PM
Cole Smithey
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09/23/05 07:20 PM
Michael Szymanski
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06/29/05 03:58 PM
Emanuel Levy
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Marilyn + diamonds + Russell = a musical gem of its time.

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10/15/04 08:30 PM
Steve Crum
Kansas City Kansan
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Mediocre as a musical, but a good showcase for Monroe

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08/15/04 04:26 PM
James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette
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My personal favorite of Marilyn Monroe's films.

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06/05/04 08:24 AM
Jeffrey M. Anderson
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There is still only one Marilyn!

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02/03/04 02:02 PM
Victoria Alexander
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12/24/03 11:39 AM
Rich Cline
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Sensuais ao extremo, as duas protagonistas conquistam o espectador em números como aquele em que Russell canta em meio a atletas e Monroe faz seu número clássico de Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.

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07/25/03 10:06 PM
Pablo Villaca
Cinema em Cena
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There is that about Miss Russell and also about Miss Monroe that keeps you looking at them even when they have little or nothing to do. Call it inherent magnetism. Call it luxurious coquetry. Call it whatever you fancy.

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05/20/03 05:05 PM
Bosley Crowther
New York Times
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08/29/02 08:00 AM
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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[A] frothy, thoroughly enjoyable frolic.

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08/20/02 08:06 AM
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08/13/02 06:26 PM
Rob Vaux
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Not Marilyn's finest, but decent and memorable.

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08/01/02 09:04 AM
Michael Clawson
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