Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
1953, English. Directed by 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Howard HawksDirector
- Jane RussellDorothy Shaw
- Marilyn MonroeLorelei Lee
- Charles CoburnSir Francis 'Piggy' Beekman
- Elliott ReidErnie Malone
- Tommy NoonanGus Esmond Jr.
- George WinslowHenry Spofford III
- Marcel DalioMagistrate
- Taylor HolmesMr. Esmond Sr.
- Norma VardenLady Beekman
- Howard WendellWatson
- Steven GerayHotel Manager
- David AhdarWedding Guest (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 15 July 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Lederer, Howard Hawks
- Budget
- $2.3M
- Box office
- $5.3M
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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: quick answers
Is Gentlemen Prefer Blondes worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 1,124 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Gentlemen Prefer Blondes have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Gentlemen Prefer Blondes on?
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?
If you liked Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, try Gigi, Singin' in the Rain, Funny Face.
Who directed Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) was directed by Howard Hawks and stars Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe, Charles Coburn.