Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 1953, sharp and very clued into the times. Other than Ridley Scott's brilliant Thelma And Louise 1991, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes has to rank as one of the finest films where the girls actually out buddy buddy the men!! It would seem that a chief complaint with the film is that it has no similarity to Anita Loo's Broadway musical? And whilst I'm one for pounding on films for missing out…
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.
Top Cast
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)
Alex Akimoff
Captain of Waiters (uncredited)
Aladdin
Musician (uncredited)
John Alban
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
Gordon Armitage
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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Well there's a transatlantic voyage, a missing tiara, a private detective; a pair of sparkly dancers and a little courtroom drama - so something for just about everyone as we follow the antics of two American showgirls trying to make a living after the war. "Dorothy" (Jane Russell) and "Lorelei" (Marilyn Monroe) are working their passage as the latter woman takes a bit of a breather from her incredibly wealthy but…
FAQ about Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
What is Gentlemen Prefer Blondes about?
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…
When was Gentlemen Prefer Blondes released?
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was released in 1953.
What genres does Gentlemen Prefer Blondes belong to?
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is categorised as Comedy, Romance.
Who stars in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?
The cast of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes includes Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe, Charles Coburn, Elliott Reid, Tommy Noonan.