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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

NR
ComedyRomance
7.3/10(955 ratings)

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.

07-14-1953
1h 31m
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Backdrop for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Main Cast

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

Lorelei Lee

Jane Russell

Jane Russell

Dorothy Shaw

Charles Coburn

Charles Coburn

Sir Francis Beekman

Elliott Reid

Elliott Reid

Ernie Malone

Tommy Noonan

Tommy Noonan

Gus Esmond

Henry Spofford III

Marcel Dalio

Marcel Dalio

Magistrate

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Howard Hawks
Production:
20th Century Fox
Revenue:
$5,300,000
Budget:
$2,300,000

Key Crew

Screenplay:
Charles Lederer
Producer:
Sol C. Siegel
Director:
Howard Hawks
Novel:
Anita Loos
Theatre Play:
Joseph Fields

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en