Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a novel written by Anita Loos that was published in 1925, a Broadway play produced in 1926, a Broadway musical produced in 1949, which Loos also wrote the book for, and two motion pictures. The silent movie was made in 1928, and Loos also wrote the subtitles, and the sound movie was made in 1953. A novel is an extended work of written, narrative, prose fiction, usually in story form; the writer of a novel is a novelist. ... Anita Loos (April 26, 1889–August 18, 1981) was an acclaimed American screenwriter, playwright and author. ... See also: 1924 in literature, other events of 1925, 1926 in literature, list of years in literature. ... Note on spelling: While most Americans use er (as per American spelling conventions), the majority of venues, performers and trade groups for live theatre use re. ... A play (noun) is a common literary form, usually consisting chiefly of dialog between characters, and usually intended for performance rather than reading. ... 1926 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Musical theater (or theatre) is a form of theatre combining music, songs, dance, and spoken dialogue. ... 1949 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... Film refers to the celluloid media on which movies are printed Film — also called movies, the cinema, the silver screen, moving pictures, photoplays, picture shows, flicks, or motion pictures, — is a field that encompasses motion pictures as an art form or as part of the entertainment industry. ... A silent film is a film which has no accompanying soundtrack. ... See also: 1927 in film 1928 1929 in film 1920s in film years in film film Events Although some movies released in 1928 had sound, most were still silent. ... In printed material In printed material, a subtitle is an explanatory or alternate title. ... A sound film (or talkie) is a motion picture with synchronized sound, as opposed to a silent movie. ... See also: 1952 in film 1953 1954 in film 1950s in film years in film film Events September 16 - The Robe debuts as the first anamorphic, widescreen CinemaScope film. ...

The 1953 movie, adapted by Charles Lederer and directed by Howard Hawks for 20th Century Fox, stars Jane Russell as Dorothy Shaw and Marilyn Monroe as Lorelei Lee, "just two little girls from Little Rock" who are showgirls and best friends. Lorelei is a fun-loving, hip-grinding, rich-husband-seeking bombshell. Mostly all she thinks about is marrying someone rich. She is engaged to one young man, Gus Esmond, played by Tommy Noonan, who is willing to do anything for her. But his rich father looks down his nose and does not approve of her. See also: 1952 in film 1953 1954 in film 1950s in film years in film film Events September 16 - The Robe debuts as the first anamorphic, widescreen CinemaScope film. ... Howard Hawks (May 30, 1896 - December 26, 1977) was one of the more critically acclaimed directors of the Classic Hollywood Era. ... Fox Plaza, the company headquarters. ... Jane Russell in the 1940s Jane Russell (born June 21, 1921) is an American actress. ... Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe (June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962) was an American actress of the 20th century. ... Little Rock is the capital and largest city in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... A chorus line is a substantial group of dancers who perform choreographed routines together as a body of one, also singing if required, usually in musical theatre. ...

Plans are made for Lorelei to sail to France, where she and Gus will be married when he arrives. Mr. Esmond sends a private detective named Ernie Malone, played by Elliott Reid, along to get the goods on Lorelei. Dorothy and Lorelei board the ship bound for Paris and Lorelei finds herself entangled in a series of screwball mishaps. A detective is an officer of the police who performs criminal or administrative investigations, in some police departments, the lowest rank among such investigators (above the lowest rank of officers and below sergeants), a civilian licensed to investigate information not readily available in public records (a private investigator, also called... The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris throughout the world. ...

The detective falls in love with Dorothy while spying on Lorelei with distaste. He tries to warn Dorothy about her friend, but she tells him, "Now listen, Malone, let's get something straight. Nobody talks about Lorelei but me." In the meantime, Lorelei meets Sir Francis "Piggy" Beekman, played by character actor Charles Coburn, and he gives her a diamond tiara. Malone sends a bad report to Esmond, who stops the wedding and cuts Lorelei off financially. Dorothy and Malone have a falling out when she discovers his real identity and the trouble he is causing Lorelei. A character actor is an actor who predominantly performs supporting parts, often in similar roles throughout the course of a career. ... Charles Douville Coburn (June 17, 1877 – August 30, 1961) was an American film and theater actor. ... A scattering of round-brilliant cut diamonds shows off the many reflecting facets. ... Beauty pageant tiara A tiara (from Persian تاره tara borrowed by Latin as tiara) is a form of crown. ... This article is about the marriage ceremony. ...

Stuck in Paris without any money or a place to live, Lorelei and Dorothy get a job entertaining. Beekman cannot tell his wife the truth about the tiara and it is reported stolen. Malone is convinced that Lorelei is a jewel thief. Beekman steals back the tiara and when Lorelei is questioned she no longer has it. It is discovered in Beekman's bag by Malone and all is resolved in the end.

The movie is full of style and musical numbers, including Russell's down-to-earth, sharp wit and Monroe's rendition of the song "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" as she descends a staircase. A musical film belongs to a film genre that features songs, sung by the actors, interwoven into the narrative. ...

It has songs by Harold Adamson, Hoagy Carmichael, Leo Robin and Jule Styne. Harold Adamson (1906-1980) was an American lyricist during the 1930s and 1940s. ... Hoagland Howard Hoagy Carmichael (November 22, 1899 - December 27, 1981) was an American composer, pianist, singer, actor, and bandleader. ... Leo Robin (April 6, 1900 - December 29, 1984) was an American composer and songwriter. ... Jule Styne (December 31, 1905 - September 20, 1994) was a British born United States songwriter. ...

See also

• The name "Lorelei" is presumably derived from the Lorelei of German legend.

Lorelei The Lorelei (originally written as Loreley) is a rock in the Rhine near St. ...

External links

• IMDb entry for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045810/maindetails)
• Memorable Quotes (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045810/quotes)