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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
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Release Date:
18 July 1953 (USA)
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Tagline:
The Two M-M-Marvels Of Our Age In The Wonder Musical Of The World!
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Lorelei and Dorothy are just "Two Little Girls from Little Rock", lounge singers on a transatlantic cruise...
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Awards:
1 nomination
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(12 articles)
Anita Ekberg | Philip French's screen legends
(From The Guardian - Film News. 23 January 2010, 4:05 PM, PST)
November. It's a Wrap
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(From The Guardian - Film News. 23 January 2010, 4:05 PM, PST)
November. It's a Wrap
(From FilmExperience. 30 November 2009, 6:25 PM, PST)
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Talk to Me, Harry Winston, Tell Me All About It!
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Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Jane Russell | ... | Dorothy Shaw | |
| Marilyn Monroe | ... | Lorelei Lee | |
| Charles Coburn | ... | Sir Francis 'Piggy' Beekman | |
| Elliott Reid | ... | Ernie Malone | |
| Tommy Noonan | ... | Gus Esmond | |
| George Winslow | ... | Henry Spofford III | |
| Marcel Dalio | ... | Magistrate | |
| Taylor Holmes | ... | Mr. Esmond Sr. | |
| Norma Varden | ... | Lady Beekman | |
| Howard Wendell | ... | Watson | |
| Steven Geray | ... | Hotel Manager |
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Howard Hawks' Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (UK) (complete title) (USA) (complete title)
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Runtime:
91 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.37 : 1 more
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Mono (Western Electric Recording)
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Iceland:L |
Canada:14A (Ontario) |
South Korea:15 |
Canada:G (video rating) |
Portugal:M/6 |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:PG |
Chile:14 |
Finland:S |
Sweden:Btl |
UK:U |
USA:Approved (PCA #16244) |
West Germany:16
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At least one other number was shot, then cut. In the original theatrical trailer, Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe were shown among dancers, climbing the steps of a slide in a children's playground. The song was a French version of "Two Little Girls from Little Rock". Marilyn and Jane wear the costumes when Tommy Noonan corners them backstage in the French nightclub.
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Continuity: Lorelei's hair in her "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" number is straight. But when she is backstage, minutes after having finished, her hair is curly.
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Lorelei Lee:
Dorothy, please, a woman never admits her feet hurt.
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When Love Goes Wrong
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Is the song 'Down Boy' a deleted number and where was it deleted from?Is there a Cinemascope version of the 'Diamonds' Number?
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While it will never compete with the likes of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, GIGI, or MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, this 1953 confection is nonetheless a real charmer. Based on a popular Broadway show which was itself based on the famous novel by Anita Loos, GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES tells the story of two cabaret performers--blonde bombshell Loreli Lee, who is determined to marry for money, and brunette beauty Dorothy Shaw, who prefers to marry for love. When Loreli's engagement to a millionaire's son goes awry, the two set sail for Europe, and comic complications ensue. The story is traditional fluff, pure and simple, and there is nothing in the least innovative or unexpected about the film as a whole--but it is all extremely, extremely well done.
The score is bright, including such tunes as the famous "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend"--and all the musical numbers are cleverly staged and filmed. The overall look of the film is also eye popping: the ladies are dressed to perfection and the color cinematography is truly joyous. The script is full of comfortable wit, director Hawks keeps it moving at a nice clip, and the cast includes such enjoyable performers as Charles Coburn, Tommy Noonan, Norma Varden, and George Winslow. But what really makes the film memorable are Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell, who simply sparkle with star quality and play their with roles in a twinkle-in-the-eye style.
Monroe and Russell have remarkable chemistry on screen, and although neither were really singers they each had enjoyable and very distinctive singing voices; their performances are so pleasantly amusing that you can't help but smile. Both also had a way with comedy, with Monroe offering her quintessential 'not so dumb blonde' and Russell matching her all the way as the wise-to-you brunette determined to keep Monroe out of trouble. And so well do they work together it is hard to pick a favorite between the two. Call it fluff, froth, foolish--but even jeweler Harry Winston couldn't refuse this good time, even at the risk of a diamond or two. Thoroughly enjoyable for any one still capable of a smile.
Gary F. Taylor, aka GFT, Amazon Reviewer