Gentlemen Marry Brunettes
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Synopsis
Two Broadway showgirls, who are also sisters, are sick and tired of New York as well as not getting nowhere. Quitting Broadway, the sisters decided to travel to Paris to become famous.
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Jane Russell
Bonnie Jones / Mimi Jones
Jeanne Crain
Connie Jones / Mitzi Jones
Alan Young
Charlie Biddle / Mrs. Biddle / Mr. Henry Biddle
Scott Brady
David Action
Guy Middleton
Earl of Wickenware
Eric Pohlmann
M. Ballard
Rudy Vallee
Rudy Vallee
Gwen Verdon
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Robert Favart
Hotel Manager
Guido Lorraine
M. Marcel
Ferdy Mayne
M. Dufond
Boyd Cabeen
Pilot
Howard Tracy
Chauffeur
Leonard Sachs
M. Duffy
Gini Young
Blonde
Carmen Cabeen
Blonde (as Carmen Nesbitt)
Duncan Elliott
Couturier
Michael Balfour
Stage Doorman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago, Illinois
Festival / Special Debut
October 29, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.5x
+$13 net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Sale
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Sale, Mary Loos
- Original Score
- Robert Farnon
- Original Title
- Gentlemen Marry Brunettes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $2
- Worldwide Gross
- $15
- Production Studios
- Russ-Field Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Sale
Richard Sale, Mary Loos, Anita Loos
Robert Farnon
Desmond Dickinson
Grant K. Smith
Robert Bassler
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Sale
Screenplay
Richard Sale
Director
Mary Loos
Screenplay
Grant K. Smith
Editor
Desmond Dickinson
Director of Photography
Robert Farnon
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gentlemen Marry Brunettes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gentlemen Marry Brunettes about?
Two Broadway showgirls, who are also sisters, are sick and tired of New York as well as not getting nowhere. Quitting Broadway, the sisters decided to travel to Paris to become famous.
Who directed Gentlemen Marry Brunettes?
Gentlemen Marry Brunettes was directed by Richard Sale.
Who stars in Gentlemen Marry Brunettes?
The principal cast of Gentlemen Marry Brunettes includes Jane Russell, Jeanne Crain, Alan Young, Scott Brady, Guy Middleton.
When was Gentlemen Marry Brunettes released and how long is it?
Gentlemen Marry Brunettes was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Gentlemen Marry Brunettes?
Gentlemen Marry Brunettes had a reported production budget of $2 and grossed $15 at the worldwide box office (7.5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Gentlemen Marry Brunettes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gentlemen Marry Brunettes was composed by Robert Farnon.
Is Gentlemen Marry Brunettes based on a book or true story?
Gentlemen Marry Brunettes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anita Loos".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gentlemen Marry Brunettes?
Gentlemen Marry Brunettes holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).