
Feature film — 1953
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
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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20th Century Fox
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Director: Howard Hawks
On screen
Cast & crew

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
David Ahdar
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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