Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Name: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Director: Howard Hawks
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1953-07-15
Duration: 91 min
Cast: Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe, Charles Coburn, Elliott Reid, Tommy Noonan

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1953 · 91 min · Comedy · Romance · TMDB 7.3/10

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.

Directed by Howard Hawks

Cast

Jane Russell — Dorothy Shaw
Marilyn Monroe — Lorelei Lee
Charles Coburn — Sir Francis 'Piggy' Beekman
Elliott Reid — Ernie Malone
Tommy Noonan — Gus Esmond Jr.