- Actors: Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe, Charles Coburn, Elliott Reid, Tommy Noonan
- Directors: Howard Hawks
- Writers: Anita Loos, Charles Lederer, Joseph Fields
- Producers: Sol C. Siegel
- Format: Colour, DVD-Video, NTSC
- Language English, French
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: NR (Not Rated) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Fox Home Entertainment
- DVD Release Date: 22 May 2006
- Run Time: 91 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000FG65RQ
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 169,690 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Anita Loos' old story from the 1920s about a pair of single women in search of husbands, gets a makeover in Howard Hawks' 1953 musical. The remake stars Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe as two friends who go to Paris looking for mates. The film is charged by Hawks's stylish snap, a famous set piece or two (Monroe descending that staircase while singing "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend"), Russell's wit and songs by Leo Robin and Jule Styne. The film may largely be a fluff project best remembered as a showcase for its leading actresses, but then Monroe and Russell rarely got such extended opportunities to prove that they were more than cinematic icons.--Tom Keogh, Amazon.com
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
A fun and glamourous fifties musical, with Marilyn Monroe at her most beautifal. The costumes are sensational, the songs catchy and the script is witty. Marilyn Monroe plays Lorelei Lee, a fabulous goldigging blonde and Jane Russel plays Dorothy Shaw, her steady companion. When the pair go to Paris to wait for Lorelei's millionaire fiance, there's bound to be trouble when Lorelei sets eyes on a glorious diamond tiara.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I bought this DVD as my mother and i used to watch it in the 80's and I loved it. I purchased it in 2006 (due to fond memories)and my 3 year old daughter loves it and sings to "Diamonds are a girls Best friend" all the time (her favourite song, I like Bye bye Baby).
Great songs that relate to the storyline. There is a part where Dorothy (Jane Russel) sings with the Olympic atheltes and i fast forward that (found it boring as a child, still do). Aside from that the DVD is a great buy and enjoyed by all ages.
Great songs that relate to the storyline. There is a part where Dorothy (Jane Russel) sings with the Olympic atheltes and i fast forward that (found it boring as a child, still do). Aside from that the DVD is a great buy and enjoyed by all ages.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I think this is the best film that Marilyn Monroe made. Both stars give excellent performances with M Monroe having some v funny and well acted lines. Glamorous film overall with lavishly produced sets and costumes. Worth a watch as a comedy even if you are not a Marilyn Monroe fan. Last singing scene with 'Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend' worth the price of the DVD on it's own.
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gentlemen prefer blonds dvd
Bought this DVD for my daughter as she is a big fan of Marilyn Monroe it was a good price as i bought two more with it as a deal they arrived really quickly am very pleased
Published 1 month ago by sam
Marilyn at her most gorgeous
Marilyn is at her most gorgeous in this film and there is the bonus of Jane Russell. Of course the highlight is Marilyn singing 'Diamonds are a girls best friend' but the other... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Trev-R
classy chassis
Classic,classic movie with marylyn monroe singing "diamonds are a girls best friend" (eat your hearts out nicole and madonna! Read more
Published 20 months ago by R. Poole
Glamourous duo
These two women are so opposite but so glamourous, oozing sex appeal like honey from an overturned jar. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. T. HARWOOD
Fun
Dorothy (Jane Russell) chaperones Lorelei (Marilyn Monroe) to Paris where they will be met by Lorelei's fiancée Gus (Tommy Noonan). Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2009 by Alex da Silva
GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES[AND BRUNETTES]---BEAUTIES--MARILYN...
GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES[and BRUNETTES],1953,colour,is a classic comedy. Both-MARILYN MONROE-and-JANE RUSSELL-were two stunningly beautiful women. Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by Mr. W. J. Wright
Marilyn.
This film, although not a marvelous story line, is certainly Marilyn at her best, She is certainly funny in this film and shows her talent for comedy. Read more
Published on 31 July 2009 by Sue Gib.
A Hilarious Musical
I believe this is one of the best films Marilyn Monroe ever made.
Two really beautiful girls on a luxury liner trying to find a rich man who will offer them marriage and be... Read more
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Published on 2 July 2009 by G. D. Matthews
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A really enjoyable and entertaining film with Mariln Monroe and Jane Russell giving memorable performances.
Published on 13 Feb 2009 by M. P. Buckroyd
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