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A Balasaur Score of 76 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes 88%. Critics rate it 17 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 80% of the 260 1950s comedy movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Critics rate it 17 points higher than audiences do.
1,108 audience votes
Key crew
- Howard HawksDirector
- Charles LedererScreenplay
- Jule StyneOriginal Music Composer
- Lionel NewmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jane RussellDorothy Shaw
- Marilyn MonroeLorelei Lee
- Charles CoburnSir Francis 'Piggy' Beekman
- Elliott ReidErnie Malone
- Tommy NoonanGus Esmond Jr.
- George WinslowHenry Spofford III
- Marcel DalioMagistrate
- Taylor HolmesMr. Esmond Sr.
- Norma VardenLady Beekman
- Howard WendellWatson
- Steven GerayHotel Manager
- David AhdarWedding Guest (uncredited)
Stills
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Themes
robberyparis, francediamondparent child relationshipjewelrydouble weddingmusicalmillionaireshowgirlgold diggersea cruise1950s
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