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Feature film — 1953

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

7.31h 31mComedy — 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. 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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Director: Howard Hawks

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Cast & crew

Jane Russell as Dorothy Shaw

Jane Russell

Dorothy Shaw

Marilyn Monroe as Lorelei Lee

Marilyn Monroe

Lorelei Lee

Charles Coburn as Sir Francis 'Piggy' Beekman

Charles Coburn

Sir Francis 'Piggy' Beekman

Elliott Reid as Ernie Malone

Elliott Reid

Ernie Malone

Tommy Noonan as Gus Esmond Jr.

Tommy Noonan

Gus Esmond Jr.

George Winslow as Henry Spofford III

George Winslow

Henry Spofford III

Marcel Dalio as Magistrate

Marcel Dalio

Magistrate

Taylor Holmes as Mr. Esmond Sr.

Taylor Holmes

Mr. Esmond Sr.

Norma Varden as Lady Beekman

Norma Varden

Lady Beekman

Howard Wendell as Watson

Howard Wendell

Watson

Steven Geray as Hotel Manager

Steven Geray

Hotel Manager

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David Ahdar

Wedding Guest (uncredited)

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