Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Plot Summary

Lorelei Lee is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond, 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, Esmond Sr. hires Ernie Malone, a private detective, to follow her and report any questionable behavior that would disqualify her from the marriage.

Top Cast

Jane Russell Dorothy Shaw

Marilyn Monroe Lorelei Lee

Charles Coburn Sir Francis 'Piggy' Beekman

Elliott Reid Ernie Malone

Tommy Noonan Gus Esmond Jr.