Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
“The Two M-M-Marvels Of Our Age In The Wonder Musical Of The World!”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Jane Russell
Dorothy Shaw
Marilyn Monroe
Lorelei Lee
Charles Coburn
Sir Francis 'Piggy' Beekman
Elliott Reid
Ernie Malone
Tommy Noonan
Gus Esmond Jr.
George Winslow
Henry Spofford III
Marcel Dalio
Magistrate
Taylor Holmes
Mr. Esmond Sr.
Norma Varden
Lady Beekman
Howard Wendell
Watson
Steven Geray
Hotel Manager
David Ahdar
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Alex Akimoff
Captain of Waiters (uncredited)
Aladdin
Musician (uncredited)
John Alban
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
Gordon Armitage
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Patricia Barker
Small Role (uncredited)
Virginia Bates
Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 15, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 29, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.3x
+$3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Lederer, Howard Hawks
- Original Score
- Jule Styne, Lionel Newman
- Original Title
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $2.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.3M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Hawks
Charles Lederer, Howard Hawks, Anita Loos, Joseph Fields, Leo Robin, Jule Styne
Jule Styne, Lionel Newman
Harry J. Wild
Hugh S. Fowler
Sol C. Siegel
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Lederer
Screenplay
Sol C. Siegel
Producer
Howard Hawks
Director
Harry J. Wild
Director of Photography
Travilla
Costume Design
Hugh S. Fowler
Editor
Jule Styne
Original Music Composer
Lionel Newman
Original Music Composer
Howard Hawks
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gentlemen Prefer Blondes about?
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.
Who directed Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was directed by Howard Hawks.
Who stars in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?
The principal cast of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes includes Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe, Charles Coburn, Elliott Reid, Tommy Noonan.
When was Gentlemen Prefer Blondes released and how long is it?
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes had a reported production budget of $2.3M and grossed $5.3M at the worldwide box office (2.3 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was composed by Jule Styne, Lionel Newman.
Is Gentlemen Prefer Blondes based on a book or true story?
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anita Loos".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).