Jane Russell,
Marilyn Monroe,
Charles Coburn,
Elliott Reid,
Tommy Noonan
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Second-billed Marilyn Monroe is the blonde in question in this second film version of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: Miss Lorelei Lee, whose philosophy is "diamonds are a girl's best friend." Together with... read more
Directed by: Howard Hawks
Release Date: July 15, 1953
DVD Release Date: May 29, 2001
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February 25, 2011An enjoyable mix of best friends who want very opposite things from potential husbands. For me, Jane Russell stole the spotlight in this film, whilst Marilyn was much more over the top.
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November 7, 2010A pretty good movie, it's almost exactly like How to Marry a Millionaire, but it's slightly better, mostly because it's funnier.
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October 17, 2010Mixed feelings on this film. I loved the sassy Jane Russell, in all her boy crazed glory, and the ever fluffy Marilyn Monroe, but there wasn't enough pomp and circumstance. The numbers were lackluster except for the monumental "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend." The plot was ske... read more
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July 28, 2010dispite the choppy editing and rediculouness of Monroe This is a great movie! Its a classic and makes me wonder. Was Marilyn Monroe really that dim? It seemed abit too natural to be acting..
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July 2, 2010As far as musicals go, this is easily my favorite. Howard Hawks brings the perfect blend of comedy, musical numbers and just an honest message. Of course the shining moment is Marilyn Monroe due to the fact that she's just so charismatic and lovable. As opposed to most musicals i... read more
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February 2, 2010Marilyn being classically Marilyn. Funny how diamonds are a girl's best friend reminded me of Moulin Rouge! Still this is one of the more enjoyable early romance films. I thought it was cute and funny. And LOVE that Technicolor!!!
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March 28, 2009Not much going for plot, but I liked the glamour in this movie. Marilyn was quite a good actress, it's only the second of her films I have ever seen.
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January 3, 2009I had no idea what to expect from this one, I have to admit: it's famous for the scene that Madonna and Moulin Rouge ripped off, and for putting Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell (the latter being my preference if you must know) into Hollywood cement.
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September 1, 2007Movie about two women searching for husbands, Love the song 'Diamonds are a girl's best friend'.
Critic Reviews
January 26, 2011
TIME Magazine
August 3, 2010
Nick Pinkerton, Village Voice
There's more warmth in [Russell's] fondly bemused looks at Monroe, whose friendship is a front-row ticket to the best show in town. Full Review
May 13, 2008
William Brogdon, Variety
A strong play to the sophisticated dialog and situations is given by Howard Hawks' direction and he maintains the racy air that brings the musical off excellently at a pace that helps cloak the fact t... Full Review
May 20, 2003
Bosley Crowther, New York Times
There is that about Miss Russell and also about Miss Monroe that keeps you looking at them even when they have little or nothing to do. Call it inherent magnetism. Call it luxurious coquetry. Call it ... Full Review
August 5, 2010
Chris Cabin, Filmcritic.com
there is not one single moment when these characters, or this rightful classic, wear out their welcome Full Review
August 4, 2010
David Fear, Time Out New York
You won't find a more elegant take on '50s va-va-voom vulgarity or a more joyous paean to the cheesecake self-empowerment of two little girls from Little Rock. Full Review
August 1, 2010
Christian Blauvelt, Slant Magazine
If there's a single film that could shatter Laura Mulvey's theory of the "male gaze" it's Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Full Review
February 26, 2010
David Jenkins, Time Out
If camp comedy capering (don't call it a social satire!) isn't your thing, it's worth the ticket to see Monroe's iconic and flawlessly choreographed performance of Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend (T... Full Review
February 26, 2010
Film4
When it sparkles, which it does more often than not, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is simply one of the most delicious musicals of the period. Full Review
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