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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of a timeless comedy with this 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' Film Poster. Follow the hilarious adventures of two flamboyant blondes, Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell, as they embark on a wild quest for wealth and love. Spellbinding songs, wild dances and memorable lines intertwine to create an unforgettable cinematic experience. Let yourself be seduced by the sparkling beauty of the actresses, the sparkling humor and the boundless energy of this masterpiece, which explores with wit and charm the themes of friendship, love and gender stereotypes . Guaranteed pleasure for fans of classic cinema and aficionados of romantic comedies.
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Description of this Poster for the Film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a 1953 American musical comedy film based on the 1949 musical of the same name. It was directed by Howard Hawks and stars Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe, with Charles Coburn, Elliott Reid, Tommy Noonan, George Winslow, Taylor Holmes and Norma Varden in supporting roles.
The film is filled with comedic situations and musical numbers, choreographed by Jack Cole, while the music was written by Hoagy Carmichael, Harold Adamson, Jule Styne and Leo Robin. Styne and Robin's songs are from the Broadway show, while Carmichael and Adamson's songs were written specifically for the film. Despite the film's title, Monroe received her usual contract salary of $500 per week, while Russell, the best-known actress at the time, earned $200,000.
While Russell's quick, down-to-earth wit was noted by most critics, it was Monroe's turn as the gold-digging blonde Lorelei Lee for whom the film is often remembered. Monroe's rendition of the song "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" and her pink dress are considered iconic, and the performance inspired tributes from Madonna, Beyoncé, Geri Halliwell, Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, Anna Nicole Smith, Christina Aguilera, Ariana Grande, Kylie Jenner, Rachel Bloom, Miss Piggy, Normani and Megan Thee Stallion.
Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe) and Dorothy Shaw (Jane Russell) are American showgirls and best friends, although the two are very different. Lorelei thinks more about a man's financial wealth and likes men who can support her passion for diamonds, like her fiancé, Gus, who can meet all of her financial "needs." Dorothy prefers handsome, fit men, and doesn't care about their wealth.
Lorelei plans to marry Gus in France, but the two are forbidden from traveling together by Gus's strict father, Esmond Sr., who despises Lorelei. Lorelei decides to travel to France with or without Gus, and before she leaves, he gives her a letter of credit to cover expenses upon her arrival and promises to meet her later in France. However, he also warns her to behave, noting that her father will forbid their marriage if rumors of wrongdoing make their way towards Esmond Sr. Unbeknownst to both of them, Esmond Sr. has hired a private detective, Ernie Malone, to spy on Lorelei.
During the Atlantic crossing, Malone immediately falls in love with Dorothy, but Dorothy has already been attracted to the members of the (all male) Olympic team. Lorelei meets the wealthy and foolish Sir Francis "Piggy" Beekman, owner of a diamond mine, and is attracted to his wealth; although Piggy is married, Lorelei naively returns his geriatric flirtations, which annoys his wife, Lady Beekman.
Lorelei invites Piggy to the cabin she shares with Dorothy, after which he recounts his travels in Africa. As Piggy demonstrates how a python squeezes a goat while hugging Lorelei, Malone spies on them through the window and takes photos of the two, but is caught by Dorothy as he casually walks away. She tells Lorelei, who fears for her reputation. They come up with a plan to get Malone drunk, then search him to recover the incriminating film while he is unconscious. They find the film in his pants, and Lorelei quickly prints and hides the negatives. Revealing her success to Piggy, she persuades him to give her Lady Beekman's tiara as a thank you gift. However, Malone reveals that he had planted a recording device in Lorelei's cabin and overheard her discussion with Piggy about the photos and the tiara. Malone implies that Lorelei is a gold digger and, when Dorothy scolds him for his actions, admits that he is a liar himself. However, Dorothy reveals to Lorelei that she is falling in love with Malone, after which Lorelei chastises her for choosing a poor man when she could easily have a rich one.
The ship arrives in France and Lorelei and Dorothy spend time shopping. However, the couple discovers that Lorelei's letter of credit has been canceled and are subsequently kicked out of their hotel due to the information Malone shared with Esmond Sr. The duo are forced to find work as showgirls in Paris, in headliner of a sumptuous revue. When Gus shows up on their show, Lorelei rejects him, after which she performs Diamonds a Girl's Best Friend, the musical number whose lyrics explain why and how women should pursue men with money. Meanwhile, Lady Beekman has filed charges regarding her missing tiara and Lorelei is arrested for theft. Dorothy persuades Lorelei to return the tiara, but the pair discover it is missing from her jewelry box. Piggy tries to break away from his role in the affair when Malone catches him at the airport.
Dorothy remains faithful in court by pretending to be Lorelei, disguised in a blonde wig and imitating her friend's breathy voice and mannerisms. When Malone appears in court and is about to unmask "Lorelei" as Dorothy, she reveals to Malone in secret language that she, Dorothy, loves him but would never forgive him if he were to do anything or to hurt her best friend, Lorelei. Malone withdraws his comments, but then reveals that Piggy has the tiara, exonerating Lorelei.
Back at the nightclub, Lorelei impresses Esmond Sr. with a speech on the subject of father's money, and also argues that if Esmond Sr. had a daughter instead of a son, he would want the best for her , which he accepts and consents to his son's marriage to Lorelei. The film ends with a double wedding for Lorelei and Dorothy, who marry Gus and Malone, respectively.
