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1953·PG

The Two M-M-Marvels Of Our Age In The Wonder Musical Of The World!

ComedyRomance1h 31m

🍅88%

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88%

Tomatometer

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83%

Popcornmeter

7.3

TMDB

Storyline

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.

Trailers

3 videos

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Original Trailer

The Hunt For Marilyn Monroe’s Most Famous Dress

The Hunt For Marilyn Monroe’s Most Famous Dress

Robert Weide on GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES

Robert Weide on GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES

Details

DirectorHoward Hawks

ReleasedJul 15, 1953

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

$2.3M

Revenue

$5.3M

Parental guidePGAU

Studio

20th Century Fox

Cast

Jane Russell

Jane Russell

Dorothy Shaw

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

Lorelei Lee

Charles Coburn

Charles Coburn

Sir Francis 'Piggy' Beekman

Elliott Reid

Elliott Reid

Ernie Malone

Tommy Noonan

Tommy Noonan

Gus Esmond Jr.

George Winslow

George Winslow

Henry Spofford III

Marcel Dalio

Marcel Dalio

Magistrate

Taylor Holmes

Taylor Holmes

Mr. Esmond Sr.

Norma Varden

Norma Varden

Lady Beekman

Howard Wendell

Howard Wendell

Watson

Steven Geray

Steven Geray

Hotel Manager

David Ahdar

Wedding Guest (uncredited)

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Stream

fuboTV

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Reviews

10 reviews · 7 critics · 2 fans

9 fresh · 0 rotten

Critics consensus

“Anchored by Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell's sparkling magnetism, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a delightfully entertaining 1950s musical.”

88% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Ann Jones

RTFort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.comMar 9, 2023

Perhaps the best number in the show is Lorelei's fight song, Diamonds are a Girl's best friend. She almost convinces you that they are.

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Mae Tinée

RTChicago TribuneMar 8, 2023

Marilyn and Jane do very well with a couple of duets.

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Mildred Martin

RTPhiladelphia InquirerMar 8, 2023

The Monroe-Russell combination smashes over the comedy in no uncertain terms.

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Mike Massie

RTGone With The TwinsAug 25, 2024

Although the entire premise is meant to be silly, airy, and romantic, it's difficult to dismiss the sexual themes and the antiquated ways in which men and women are characterized.

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Information

Title

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Released

Jul 15, 1953

Rated

PG

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 31m

Status

Released

Studio

20th Century Fox

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