so basically men are trash and jane russell can slap me and i would thank her
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Directed by Howard Hawks
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
An acclaimed, rewatchable comedy.
Comedy
Romance
1953
1h 31m
3.9(172k)via LetterboxdJane Russell + 4 more
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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6What people say
this film was just marilyn monroe saying diamonds will always have more value than men and she’s absolutely CORRECT!!!!
Marilyn Monroe doesn’t get nearly enough credit for being the funniest person who ever lived.
Common questions
What is Gentlemen Prefer Blondes about?+
Two showgirls set sail for Paris on a cruise ship, where they navigate romance, gold-digging accusations, and a private investigator hired to shadow them.
Who directed Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?+
Howard Hawks directed this 1953 film, a primary work of the screwball comedy musical genre.
Has Gentlemen Prefer Blondes won any awards?+
The film remains a highly regarded staple of American musical comedy from the mid-century era.
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