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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
1953 ·91 min ·United States of America · 16+
7.6
IMDb 7.1 КП 7.8 RT 88%
Comedy, Romance
Director: Howard Hawks
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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.

Budget: $2.3M
Worldwide: $5.3M
Jane Russell
Actor
Marilyn Monroe
Actor
Charles Coburn
Actor
🏆1 win & 1 nomination total

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is widely regarded as a classic, lighthearted musical comedy that thrives on the magnetic chemistry between Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell. While the plot is frequently described as simple or thin, the film's iconic musical numbers, vibrant visual style, and sharp, witty performances ensure its status as an enduring piece of Hollywood history.

Acting Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell exhibit a compelling, dynamic chemistry that anchors the entire production.
Score The musical numbers, particularly the iconic "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend," are standout elements that define the film's legacy.
Production The production design and costumes create a lavish, visually striking "holiday" atmosphere that defines the 1950s aesthetic.
Screenplay The screenplay is viewed by many as a charming and witty vehicle for the stars, though others criticize the narrative as being rudimentary or thin.
Theme The film is recognized for its subversion of gender stereotypes, though critics are divided on whether it serves as a proto-feminist work or a celebration of materialist, "nothing-about-anything" escapism.
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