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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

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Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe) is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond (Tommy Noonan), 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 (Jane Russell), Esmond Sr. hires Ernie Malone (Elliott Reid), a private detective, to follow her and report any questionable behavior that would disqualify her from the marriage.
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Anchored by Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell's sparkling magnetism, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a delightfully entertaining 1950s musical.

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Ann Jones Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Mar 9, 2023
Perhaps the best number in the show is Lorelei's fight song, Diamonds are a Girl's best friend. She almost convinces you that they are. Go to Full Review Mae Tinée Chicago Tribune Mar 8, 2023
Marilyn and Jane do very well with a couple of duets. Go to Full Review Mildred Martin Philadelphia Inquirer Mar 8, 2023
The Monroe-Russell combination smashes over the comedy in no uncertain terms. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Aug 25, 2024
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Although the entire premise is meant to be silly, airy, and romantic, it's difficult to dismiss the sexual themes and the antiquated ways in which men and women are characterized. Go to Full Review Leo Basser Daily Telegraph (Australia) Mar 9, 2023
This Technicolor musical is presented on a lavish scale, and it is a musical comedy with a difference. Go to Full Review Jane Corby Brooklyn Daily Eagle Mar 9, 2023
This picture belongs to Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad Sep 16, 2026 Gentlemen Prefer Blonds = a *4.5* star Movie! See more Lucia di L @RT11753300 Jun 4, 2026 Singing in a movie...ok. Hmm.. No wonder that kind of stuff doesn't exist anymore. I hate musicals. An empty movie. Nice costumes though! See more Kyle M @RT77296778 Aug 20, 2025 Howard Hawks’ only musical doesn’t engage on par till it eventually sparks and comedically thickens over Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe’s wittily charming dynamic with gracefully sharp singing. (B) See more thiago s @Thiagostone May 19, 2025 Filme bacaninha, o roteiro é mais ou menos, as cenas são bacaninhas, a história é mais ou menos, o elenco é mais ou menos, e só as garotas ajudaram a melhorar o filme, os personagens são mais ou menos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes. See more Kendall M @RT42616070 May 16, 2025 I had the pleasure of seeing it recently and as a new generation I find it extremely good and entertaining. The songs and the plot, I think, make a huge click in my brain since I love the color palette they used throughout the film, it's striking. See more Rosana B @RosanaBotafogo Aug 6, 2024 Duas grandes ressalvas, muito musical (não me apetece) e assistir Marilyn Monroe, linda e talentosa, interpretando a loira burra, me dói profundamente considerando tu do que sabemos que a pobrezinha passou fora das telas... Impressão minha ou dois guris negros só retratados como macaquinhos? 'Foram homens como você que me tronaram o que sou hoje'' reflete um pouquinho de todas nós, pais, irmãos, tios, namorados ou estranhos, apenas reflexo… Um filme engraçadinho com uma toada triste... See more Read all reviews
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Howard Hawks

Director

Jane Russell

Dorothy Shaw

Marilyn Monroe

Lorelei Lee

Charles Coburn

Sir Francis "Piggy" Beekman

Elliott Reid

Ernie Malone

Tommy Noonan

Gus Esmond

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Synopsis Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe) is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond (Tommy Noonan), 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 (Jane Russell), Esmond Sr. hires Ernie Malone (Elliott Reid), a private detective, to follow her and report any questionable behavior that would disqualify her from the marriage.
Director
Howard Hawks
Producer
Sol C. Siegel
Screenwriter
Joseph Fields, Anita Loos, Charles Lederer
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
20th Century Fox
Genre
Musical, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 18, 1953, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 2, 2014
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Mono
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