Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Overview

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.

Directed by Howard Hawks

Top cast

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

D

David Ahdar

Wedding Guest (uncredited)

A

Alex Akimoff

Captain of Waiters (uncredited)

A

Aladdin

Musician (uncredited)

J

John Alban

Ship Passenger (uncredited)

G

Gordon Armitage

Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

P

Patricia Barker

Small Role (uncredited)

V

Virginia Bates

Chorus Girl (uncredited)

M

Mary Ellen Batten

Chorus Girl (uncredited)

H

Harry Baum

Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Details