Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

About This Movie

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a 1953 comedy and romance film directed by Howard Hawks. Its leading cast includes Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe and Charles Coburn. It runs for 1 hour 31 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Official Trailer

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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
• D David Ahdar Wedding Guest (uncredited)
• A Alex Akimoff Captain of Waiters (uncredited)
• A Aladdin Musician (uncredited)
• J John Alban Ship Passenger (uncredited)
• G Gordon Armitage Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
• P Patricia Barker Small Role (uncredited)
• V Virginia Bates Chorus Girl (uncredited)