Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
"The Two M-M-Marvels Of Our Age In The Wonder Musical Of The World!"
Originally released in 1953. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a comedy/romance film. directed by Howard Hawks.
Starring Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe, and Charles Coburn
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 14, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (1,032 votes)
Budget
$2.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.3M
2.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,300,000
- Revenue
- $5,300,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gentlemen Prefer Blondes about?
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 L...
Who directed Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was directed by Howard Hawks.
How long is Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Gentlemen Prefer Blondes released?
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was released on July 14, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?
The main cast of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes includes Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe, Charles Coburn, Elliott Reid, Tommy Noonan.
Is Gentlemen Prefer Blondes worth watching?
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 1,032 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.