Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
The Two M-M-Marvels Of Our Age In The Wonder Musical Of The World!
1953 · 1h 31m · Comedy, Romance
Genres: Comedy, Romance
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.
Director: Howard Hawks
Writers: Charles Lederer, Anita Loos, Howard Hawks
Music by: Jule Styne, Lionel Newman
Cinematography: Harry J. Wild
Editor: Hugh S. Fowler
Box office: $5M · Budget: $2M · Rated 7.3/10 by 1112 viewers
Cast
Jane Russell as Dorothy ShawMarilyn Monroe as Lorelei LeeCharles Coburn as Sir Francis 'Piggy' BeekmanElliott Reid as Ernie MaloneTommy Noonan as Gus Esmond Jr.George Winslow as Henry Spofford IIIMarcel Dalio as MagistrateTaylor Holmes as Mr. Esmond Sr.Norma Varden as Lady BeekmanHoward Wendell as WatsonSteven Geray as Hotel ManagerDavid Ahdar as Wedding Guest (uncredited)More like this
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