Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) — Marilyn Monroe & Jane Russell — DVD

Two glamorous showgirls set sail for Paris in this dazzling Technicolor musical comedy directed by Howard Hawks. Best friends Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe) and Dorothy Shaw (Jane Russell) have very different ideas about romance: Lorelei is determined to marry a wealthy man, while Dorothy prefers genuine affection over fortune. Their ocean voyage becomes a whirlwind of admirers, misunderstandings, suspicious relatives, and romantic complications, all set to memorable musical numbers.

Combining sharp comedy, sparkling costumes, classic Hollywood star power, and unforgettable songs, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes remains one of the defining screen musicals of the 1950s.

Cast & Characters

• Marilyn Monroe — Lorelei Lee
• Jane Russell — Dorothy Shaw
• Charles Coburn — Sir Francis “Piggy” Beekman
• Elliott Reid — Ernie Malone
• Tommy Noonan — Gus Esmond
• George Winslow — Henry Spofford III
• Marcel Dalio — Magistrate
• Taylor Holmes — Mr. Esmond Sr.

Memorable Musical Numbers

• “Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend” — Marilyn Monroe
• “Ain't There Anyone Here for Love?” — Jane Russell
• “Two Little Girls from Little Rock” — Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell
• “Bye Bye Baby” — Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell
• “When Love Goes Wrong, Nothing Goes Right” — Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell

Hollywood Connections & Trivia

An iconic Monroe performance: Marilyn Monroe's rendition of “Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend,” with its pink gown and dazzling staging, became one of the most recognizable musical sequences in film history and inspired later performers, including Madonna's “Material Girl” music video.

Jane Russell's Hollywood legacy: Russell was already a major screen personality through films such as The Outlaw and later starred with Clark Gable and Robert Ryan in The Tall Men.

Howard Hawks: The director also made the screwball comedy Bringing Up Baby, the noir classic The Big Sleep, and the Western Rio Bravo, showing his range across genres.

From page and stage to screen: The story traces back to Anita Loos's novel Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and the Broadway musical adaptation. Carol Channing originated Lorelei Lee in the 1949 stage musical before Monroe took the role on film.

Musical heritage: Jule Styne and Leo Robin wrote “Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend” for the Broadway production; its popularity soared further through the film.

Technicolor glamour: The film's lavish costumes and bright color photography helped define the visual style of classic 1950s Hollywood musicals.

Product Details

• Format: DVD
• Condition: Used / Pre-owned

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