Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

1953 · Directed by Howard Hawks

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.

comedy musical romance

Cast: Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell, Steven Geray, Elliott Reid, Bess Flowers, Robert Fuller, Norma Varden, Harry Carey, Jr., George Chakiris, Arthur Tovey

Rating: 7.338/10 from 746 votes