Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

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Written by Anita Loos, Joseph Fields

Directed by Howard Hawks

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1953

Rating: U Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

Howard Hawks's classic musical comedy firmly established Marilyn Monroe (pictured) as a huge star, best epitomised in the show-stopping scene in which she sings Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend. Jane Russell is an admirable co-star, and from the dynamite opening, where the pair sing Two Little Girls From Little Rock, things kick smoothly into gear.

The plot - from Anita Loos's mid-1920s novel and Broadway play - focuses on a materialistic blonde (Monroe) and a man-hungry brunette (Russell), who embark on a luxury cruise en route to Paris in search of romance and money. Also on board are a detective hired by the father of the blonde's millionaire boyfriend (he suspects her of being a gold-digger) and a flirty diamond broker who catches her eye. Released in 1953, it's super stuff, although things flag a bit towards the end.

Cast

Image for Jane RussellJane RussellDorothy Shaw
Image for Marilyn MonroeMarilyn MonroeLorelei Lee
Charles CoburnSir Francis 'Piggy' Beekman
Elliott ReidErnie Malone
Tommy NoonanGus Esmond
George WinslowHenry Spofford III
Marcel DalioMagistrate
Taylor HolmesMr. Esmond Sr.
Norma VardenLady Beekman
Howard WendellWatson
Steven GerayHotel Manager
Henri LetondalThe Prosecutor
Leo MostovoyShip's Captain
Alex FrazerPritchard
George DavisCab Driver Pierre

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