robbery,paris, france,diamond,parent child relationship,jewelry,revue girls,double wedding,musical,millionaire,showgirl,gold digger,sea cruise,1950s,dumb blonde

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Howard Hawks
  • Profile picture of Jane Russell
    Dorothy Shaw Jane Russell
  • Profile picture of Marilyn Monroe
    Lorelei Lee Marilyn Monroe
  • Profile picture of Charles Coburn
    Sir Francis Beekman Charles Coburn
  • Profile picture of Elliott Reid
    Ernie Malone Elliott Reid
  • Profile picture of Tommy Noonan
    Gus Esmond Tommy Noonan
  • Profile picture of George Winslow
    Henry Spofford III George Winslow
  • Profile picture of Marcel Dalio
    Magistrate Marcel Dalio
  • Profile picture of Taylor Holmes
    Mr. Esmond Sr. Taylor Holmes

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Keywords

  • robbery
  • paris, france
  • diamond
  • parent child relationship
  • jewelry
  • revue girls
  • double wedding
  • musical
  • millionaire
  • showgirl
  • gold digger
  • sea cruise
  • 1950s
  • dumb blonde