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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

  • 19531953
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
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Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
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Showgirls Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw travel to Paris, pursued by a private detective hired by the suspicious father of Lorelei's fiancé, as well as a rich, enamored old man and many other ... Read allShowgirls Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw travel to Paris, pursued by a private detective hired by the suspicious father of Lorelei's fiancé, as well as a rich, enamored old man and many other doting admirers.Showgirls Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw travel to Paris, pursued by a private detective hired by the suspicious father of Lorelei's fiancé, as well as a rich, enamored old man and many other doting admirers.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
37K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,586
141
  • Director
    • Howard Hawks
  • Writers
    • Charles Lederer(screen play)
    • Joseph Fields(based on the musical comedy by)
    • Anita Loos(based on the musical comedy by)
  • Stars
    • Jane Russell
    • Marilyn Monroe
    • Charles Coburn
Top credits
  • Director
    • Howard Hawks
  • Writers
    • Charles Lederer(screen play)
    • Joseph Fields(based on the musical comedy by)
    • Anita Loos(based on the musical comedy by)
  • Stars
    • Jane Russell
    • Marilyn Monroe
    • Charles Coburn
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    • 182User reviews
    • 78Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
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    Jane Russell
    Jane Russell
    • Dorothy Shawas Dorothy Shaw
    Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe
    • Lorelei Leeas Lorelei Lee
    Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn
    • Sir Francis 'Piggy' Beekmanas Sir Francis 'Piggy' Beekman
    Elliott Reid
    Elliott Reid
    • Ernie Maloneas Ernie Malone
    Tommy Noonan
    Tommy Noonan
    • Gus Esmond Jr.as Gus Esmond Jr.
    George Winslow
    George Winslow
    • Henry Spofford IIIas Henry Spofford III
    Marcel Dalio
    Marcel Dalio
    • Magistrateas Magistrate
    Taylor Holmes
    Taylor Holmes
    • Mr. Esmond Sr.as Mr. Esmond Sr.
    Norma Varden
    Norma Varden
    • Lady Beekmanas Lady Beekman
    Howard Wendell
    • Watsonas Watson
    Steven Geray
    Steven Geray
    • Hotel Manageras Hotel Manager
    David Ahdar
    • Wedding Guestas Wedding Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Alex Akimoff
    • Captain of Waitersas Captain of Waiters
    • (uncredited)
    Aladdin
    • Musicianas Musician
    • (uncredited)
    John Alban
    • Ship Passengeras Ship Passenger
    • (uncredited)
    Gordon Armitage
    • Courtroom Spectatoras Courtroom Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Patricia Barker
    • Small Roleas Small Role
    • (uncredited)
    Virginia Bates
    • Chorus Girlas Chorus Girl
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Howard Hawks
    • Writers
      • Charles Lederer(screen play)
      • Joseph Fields(based on the musical comedy by)
      • Anita Loos(based on the musical comedy by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the "Ain't There Anyone Here for Love?" sequence, Jane Russell's fall into the pool was an accident. When Howard Hawks saw the dailies, he kept it in the film.
    • Goofs
      Lorelei has slender hands with long fingers and her nails are manicured. But when she pulls the roll of film out of Ernie's pants with her right hand, the hand is short with thick fingers and her nails are cut and unpolished.
    • Quotes

      Lorelei Lee: Don't you know that a man being rich is like a girl being pretty? You wouldn't marry a girl just because she's pretty, but my goodness, doesn't it help?

    • Connections
      Edited into Goliath Awaits (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      When Love Goes Wrong
      (1953)

      Music and Lyrics by Hoagy Carmichael and Harold Adamson

      Performed by Marilyn Monroe (uncredited) and Jane Russell (dubbed by Eileen Wilson (uncredited)) with Parisians

    User reviews182

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Cute 1950's Fluff
    A gold-digging, or rather diamond-digging, "dumb" blonde, played by Marilyn Monroe, and her singing gal pal, played by the vivacious Jane Russell, provide mutual support on a love boat cruise, where they flirt with, and woo, eligible and preferably rich, men, in this musical comedy from the early 50's. The story is thin and nonsensical. But that's OK, because the film's strengths lie in its comedic script, its dazzling musical numbers, and the inclusion of the visually stunning M. Monroe, as Lorelei Lee.

    Superficially, Lorelei "seems" like a not very bright "babe", especially in some of her comments. For example, she counsels Russell's character by saying: "I want you to find happiness --- and stop having fun". But there is a subtle quality about Lorelei that suggests that she may be smarter than she lets on. One wonders if Monroe, who was quite intelligent and bookish in real life, was really acting in this film, or just being herself.

    While there are several lively, and memorable, musical numbers, they are all lead-ins to the lavish, eye-popping musical finale. On a stage adorned in garish colors (orange, pink, and black mostly), a breathtakingly glamorous Monroe belts out the popular song: "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend". Her singing (partially dubbed) is not quite as credible as the performance of Carol Channing in the Broadway version. Still, the film's finale is a cinematic spectacle, a veritable feast for the eyes and ears. "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" is not a heavy weight "message" film. It is instead a pleasant and entertaining bit of fluff, where the emphasis is on fun, music, and glamour.
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    FAQ4

    • Was Marilyn Monroe a natural blonde?
    • Were Monroe and Russell bitter rivals?
    • Is there a Cinemascope version of the 'Diamonds' Number?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 1953 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Howard Hawks' Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
    • Filming locations
      • MGM Studio Borehamwood London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • Budget
      • $2,260,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $648
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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