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Film · Comedy, Romance

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

★ 7.3 · 1,123 votesIMDb★ 7.1 · 47,304 votes1 h 31 minComedy, Romance1953

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
Writers
Charles Lederer, Anita Loos, Joseph Fields
Country
United States
Language
English
Release date
July 15, 1953

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes cast

  • Jane RussellDorothy Shaw
  • Marilyn MonroeLorelei Lee
  • Charles CoburnSir Francis 'Piggy' Beekman
  • Elliott ReidErnie Malone
  • Tommy NoonanGus Esmond Jr.
  • George WinslowHenry Spofford III
  • Marcel DalioMagistrate
  • Taylor HolmesMr. Esmond Sr.
  • Norma VardenLady Beekman
  • Howard WendellWatson
  • Steven GerayHotel Manager
  • David AhdarWedding Guest (uncredited)
  • Alex AkimoffCaptain of Waiters (uncredited)
  • AladdinMusician (uncredited)
  • John AlbanShip Passenger (uncredited)
  • Gordon ArmitageCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
  • Patricia BarkerSmall Role (uncredited)
  • Virginia BatesChorus Girl (uncredited)
  • Mary Ellen BattenChorus Girl (uncredited)
  • Harry BaumCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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