Gentlemen Prefer Blondes+How to Marry a Millionair
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes+How to Marry a Millionair
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe) is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond (Tommy Noonan), 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 (Jane Russell), Esmond Sr. hires Ernie Malone (Elliott Reid), a private detective, to follow her and report any questionable behavior that would disqualify her from the marriage.
Certified Fresh - Rotten Tomatoes
"Monroe sparkles like the diamonds she worships." - Times UK
NOMINATED
Writers Guild of America, Best Written Musical
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How to Marry a Millionaire
Schatze Page, Loco Dempsey and Pola Debevoise (Lauren Bacall, Betty Grable, Marilyn Monroe) are three women on a mission: They all want to marry a millionaire. To accomplish this task, they move into a fancy New York City apartment and begin courting the city's elite. They have no problem meeting rich men, but unfortunately most of them turn out to be creeps or cons. Eventually they must decide: Is a life of luxury more important to them than finding true love?
"the triple delight of Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable and Lauren Bacall in one movie -- and one apartment." - Times UK
NOMINATED
Academy Awards, Best Costume Design
BAFTA, Best Film from any Source
Writers Guild of America, Best Written American Comedy