Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

The Two M-M-Marvels Of Our Age In The Wonder Musical Of The World!

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.

Date of release
1953-07-15
TMDB
7.3 / 10 (1115)
Runtime
1h 31m
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Director
Howard Hawks

Casting

  • Jane Russell — Dorothy Shaw
  • Marilyn Monroe — Lorelei Lee
  • Charles Coburn — Sir Francis 'Piggy' Beekman
  • Elliott Reid — Ernie Malone
  • Tommy Noonan — Gus Esmond Jr.
  • George Winslow — Henry Spofford III
  • Marcel Dalio — Magistrate
  • Taylor Holmes — Mr. Esmond Sr.
  • Norma Varden — Lady Beekman
  • Howard Wendell — Watson
  • Steven Geray — Hotel Manager
  • David Ahdar — Wedding Guest (uncredited)

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