A FILM TO REMEMBER: “GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES” (1953)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 65th Anniversary of Howard Hawks’ “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

Two Showgirls travel to Paris, pursued by a private detective hired by the suspicious father of one of the Showgirls’ fiancé, as well as a rich, enamored old man and many other doting admirers.

Still image of filmmaker Howard Hawks.

STUDIO:

20th Century Fox Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Howard Hawks

CAST:

• Jane Russell … Dorothy Shaw
• Marilyn Monroe … Lorelei Lee (singing voice on high notes was dubbed by Marni Nixon)