Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
1953 · Movie · NR · 91 min · ★ 7.3 · 83% critics
Two American showgirls set sail for Europe, hoping to secure love and opportunity along the way. But when a suspicious wealthy parent hires a private detective to shadow the trip, flirtations, misunderstandings, and a valuable piece of jewelry turn their glamorous voyage into a string of comic complications.
Also known as Howard Hawks' Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
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Details
- Years
- 1953
- Release date
- 1953-07-14
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Critic score
- 83/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (1,066 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a light, glamorous musical comedy with playful romance, gentle laughs, and a strong best-friends dynamic; Not for you if you need a plot-heavy story or subtle satire, like in His Girl Friday.
Pros: witty banter; iconic musical moments; charming friendship | Cons: thin story; uneven songs; heavy diamond talk
Themes
- robbery
- paris, france
- diamond
- parent child relationship
- jewelry
- double wedding
- musical
- millionaire
- showgirl
- gold digger
- sea cruise
- 1950s
- +4 more
Cast & crew
Jane Russell
as Dorothy Shaw
Marilyn Monroe
as Lorelei Lee
Charles Coburn
as Sir Francis Beekman
Elliott Reid
as Ernie Malone
Tommy Noonan
as Gus Esmond
George Winslow
as Henry Spofford III
Marcel Dalio
as Magistrate
Taylor Holmes
as Mr. Esmond Sr.
Norma Varden
as Lady Beekman
Howard Wendell
as Watson
Directed by Howard Hawks