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.
Director: Howard Hawks
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: July 14, 1953
Filmori Rating: 4.5/5 (2 ratings)
Cast
- Jane Russell - Dorothy Shaw
- Marilyn Monroe - Lorelei Lee
- Charles Coburn - Sir Francis 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
Screenplay
- Charles Lederer (Screenplay)
- Anita Loos (Novel)
- Joseph Fields (Theatre Play)
- Anita Loos (Theatre Play)
- Leo Robin (Lyricist)
Music: Jule Styne, Lionel Newman
Cinematography: Harry J. Wild
Editing: Hugh S. Fowler
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: en
Keywords
robbery, paris, france, diamond, parent child relationship, jewelry, double wedding, musical, millionaire, showgirl, gold digger, sea cruise, 1950s, dumb blonde
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Sr. hires Ernie Malone, a private detective, to follow her and report any questionable behavior that would disqualify her from the marriage.
- Who directed Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was directed by Howard Hawks.
- Who stars in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes stars Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe, Charles Coburn, Elliott Reid, Tommy Noonan, George Winslow.
- How long is Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a Comedy, Romance film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes has a Filmori rating of 4.5/5 based on 2 ratings.
- What is the budget of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes had a budget of $2M.
- How much did Gentlemen Prefer Blondes gross?
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes grossed $5M worldwide.
- Where was Gentlemen Prefer Blondes produced?
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was produced in United States of America.