Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Released Jul 18, 1953

1h 31m

Musical

Comedy

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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 only by her best friend, Dorothy Shaw (Jane Russell), Esmond Sr. hires Ernie Malone (Elliott Reid), a private detective, to follow her and report any questionable behavior that would disqualify her from the marriage.

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Critics Consensus

Anchored by Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell's sparkling magnetism, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a delightfully entertaining 1950s musical.

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Ann Jones

Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com

Perhaps the best number in the show is Lorelei's fight song, Diamonds are a Girl's best friend. She almost convinces you that they are.

Mar 9, 2023

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Mae Tinee

Chicago Tribune

Marilyn and Jane do very well with a couple of duets.

Mar 8, 2023

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Mildred Martin

Philadelphia Inquirer

The Monroe-Russell combination smashes over the comedy in no uncertain terms.

Mar 8, 2023

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Although the entire premise is meant to be silly, airy, and romantic, it's difficult to dismiss the sexual themes and the antiquated ways in which men and women are characterized.

Rated: 7/10

Aug 25, 2024

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Leo Basser

Daily Telegraph (Australia)

This Technicolor musical is presented on a lavish scale, and it is a musical comedy with a difference.

Mar 9, 2023

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Jane Corby

Brooklyn Daily Eagle

This picture belongs to Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell.

Mar 9, 2023

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Kyle M

Howard Hawks’ only musical doesn’t engage on par till it eventually sparks and comedically thickens over Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe’s wittily charming dynamic with gracefully sharp singing. (B)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/20/25

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Curtis H

A true gem from the golden age of cinema, “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” delivers pure fun with eye-catching costumes and unforgettable musical numbers. “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” remains an all-time classic. Throughout the entirety of the film, Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell dazzle with irresistible charm and flawless comedic timing. “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” is an absolute delight.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/11/25

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thiago s

Filme bacaninha, o roteiro é mais ou menos, as cenas são bacaninhas, a história é mais ou menos, o elenco é mais ou menos, e só as garotas ajudaram a melhorar o filme, os personagens são mais ou menos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

05/19/25

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Kendall M

I had the pleasure of seeing it recently and as a new generation I find it extremely good and entertaining. The songs and the plot, I think, make a huge click in my brain since I love the color palette they used throughout the film, it's striking.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/16/25

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Rosana B

Duas grandes ressalvas, muito musical (não me apetece) e assistir Marilyn Monroe, linda e talentosa, interpretando a loira burra, me dói profundamente considerando tu do que sabemos que a pobrezinha passou fora das telas... Impressão minha ou dois guris negros só retratados como macaquinhos? 'Foram homens como você que me tronaram o que sou hoje'' reflete um pouquinho de todas nós, pais, irmãos, tios, namorados ou estranhos, apenas reflexo… Um filme engraçadinho com uma toada triste...

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/06/24

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Horror fan 4

A terrific cast and great songs makes this a delightful movie for generations. Tim Treakle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/27/25

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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 only by her best friend, Dorothy Shaw (Jane Russell), Esmond Sr. hires Ernie Malone (Elliott Reid), a private detective, to follow her and report any questionable behavior that would disqualify her from the marriage.

Director: Howard Hawks
Producer: Sol C. Siegel
Screenwriter: Joseph Fields, Anita Loos, Charles Lederer
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 18, 1953, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 2, 2014
Runtime: 1h 31m
Sound Mix: Mono

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