Gentlemen Prefer Blondes poster
Director Howard Hawks
Screenplay Charles Lederer

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

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

Release Date: 1953-07-14

Duration: 91 minutes

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.

Casting

  • Julie Newmar
    Chorus Girl (uncredited)
  • Robert Fuller
    Chorus Boy (uncredited)
  • Arthur Tovey
    Stagehand (uncredited)
  • Marilyn Monroe
    Lorelei Lee
  • Harry Carey, Jr.
    Winslow, Olympic Team Member (uncredited)
  • Steve Reeves
    Olympic Team Member (uncredited)
  • Jane Russell
    Dorothy Shaw
  • Elliott Reid
    Ernie Malone
  • Bill Hickman
    Ship Passenger (uncredited)
  • Marcel Dalio
    Magistrate