A crown jewel of ‘50s cinema, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is both a dazzling, candy-colored musical comedy and an ode to the undeniable power of female friendship.
Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe) is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond (Tommy Noonan), 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 by her best friend, Dorothy Shaw (Jane Russell), Esmond Sr. hires private detective Ernie Malone (Elliott Reid) to follow her and report any questionable behavior that would disqualify her from the marriage. [91 min; musical, comedy; English]
“Monroe sparkles like the diamonds she worships.” – James Jackson, The Times (UK)
“It’s a delightful, hilarious farce, with great musical numbers (Monroe’s iconic ‘Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend’ and Russell’s ‘Isn’t Anyone Here for Love,’ sung to a bevy of beefy but oblivious bodybuilders) and gorgeously garish color.” – Sean Axmaker, Stream on Demand
“An unusually perfect marriage of star, scenario, dialogue, director, and music.” – Tim Brayton, Antagony & Ecstasy
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