Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
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.
Where to watch Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | Disney Plus, Sooner, Molotov TV | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video +2 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video +2 |
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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. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a Comedy, Romance movie, released on 1953-07-15, runtime 91 minutes.
Is Gentlemen Prefer Blondes worth watching?
TMDB users rate Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 7.3 out of 10 from 1,123 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?
In France, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes streams on Disney Plus, Sooner and Molotov TV and can be rented from Apple TV and Orange VOD. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Howard Hawks
Cast
- Jane Russell as Dorothy Shaw
- Marilyn Monroe as Lorelei Lee
- Charles Coburn as Sir Francis 'Piggy' Beekman
- Elliott Reid as Ernie Malone
- Tommy Noonan as Gus Esmond Jr.
- George Winslow as Henry Spofford III
- Marcel Dalio as Magistrate
- Taylor Holmes as Mr. Esmond Sr.
- Norma Varden as Lady Beekman
- Howard Wendell as Watson
- Steven Geray as Hotel Manager
- David Ahdar as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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Sources
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