Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

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Released:
1953-07-14

Overview:
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.

Director:
Howard Hawks

Runtime:
1h 31min

Genre:
Comedy, Romance

  • 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