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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

This classic 1950s musical shows why gentlemen prefer Monroe. Marilyn is radiant in her signature number, Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend. Jane Russell also wowed 'em backed by the U.S. Olympic Team singing Ain't There Anyone Here for Love?.


Charles Coburn, Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe, and Elliott Reid

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes released June 1953
Directed by Howard Hawks
Twentieth Century-Fox
Technicolor

Jane Russell (Dorothy Shaw)
Marilyn Monroe (Lorelei Lee)
Charles Coburn (Sir Francis Beekman)
Elliott Reid (Ernie Malone)
Tommy Noonan (Gus Esmond)

Two Little Girls From Little Rock
In costume as Lorelei Lee
Internet Movie Database entry for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

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