Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
The Two M-M-Marvels Of Our Age In The Wonder Musical Of The World!
Synopsis
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
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Jane Russell
as Dorothy Shaw
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Marilyn Monroe
as Lorelei Lee
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Charles Coburn
as Sir Francis 'Piggy' Beekman
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Elliott Reid
as Ernie Malone
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Tommy Noonan
as Gus Esmond Jr.
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George Winslow
as Henry Spofford III
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Marcel Dalio
as Magistrate
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Taylor Holmes
as Mr. Esmond Sr.
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Norma Varden
as Lady Beekman
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Howard Wendell
as Watson
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Steven Geray
as Hotel Manager
- David Ahdar as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Alex Akimoff as Captain of Waiters (uncredited)
- Aladdin as Musician (uncredited)
- John Alban as Ship Passenger (uncredited)
- Gordon Armitage as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Patricia Barker as Small Role (uncredited)
- Virginia Bates as Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Crew
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Howard Hawks
Director
- Harry J. Wild Director of Photography
- Hugh S. Fowler Editor
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Jule Styne
Original Music Composer
- Lionel Newman Original Music Composer
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Sol C. Siegel
Producer
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Charles Lederer
Screenplay
