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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.2 / 100
1953·Comedy / Musical / Romance·1h 31m

GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES

“The Two M-M-Marvels Of Our Age In The Wonder Musical Of The World!”

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.

Above the Line
Howard Hawks·DirectorCharles Lederer·ScreenplayAnita Loos·NovelHarry J. Wild·Director of PhotographyJule Styne·MusicHugh S. Fowler·Editor
Cast
Jane Russell·Dorothy ShawMarilyn Monroe·Lorelei LeeCharles Coburn·Sir Francis BeekmanElliott Reid·Ernie MaloneTommy Noonan·Gus EsmondGeorge Winslow·Henry Spofford IIIMarcel Dalio·MagistrateTaylor Holmes·Mr. Esmond Sr.Norma Varden·Lady BeekmanHoward Wendell·Watson
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Howard Hawks·DirectorPaul Helmick·Assistant DirectorDon Torpin·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 4
Charles Lederer·ScreenplayAnita Loos·NovelJoseph Fields·Theatre PlayAnita Loos·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Harry J. Wild·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Hugh S. Fowler·Editor
Sound & Music· 9
Jule Styne·MusicLionel Newman·MusicLionel Newman·Music DirectorHerbert W. Spencer·OrchestratorEarle Hagen·OrchestratorBernard Mayers·OrchestratorE. Clayton Ward·SoundRoger Heman Sr.·SoundMalcolm Stewart·Sound Assistant
Art & Design· 6
Travilla·Costume DesignLyle R. Wheeler·Art DirectionJoseph C. Wright·Art DirectionClaude E. Carpenter·Set DecorationBen Nye·Makeup ArtistAllan Snyder·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Sol C. Siegel·Producer
Other Departments· 5
Charles LeMaire·Wardrobe MasterRay Kellogg·Visual EffectsEarl Gilbert·Lighting TechnicianClyde Taylor·GafferJames Blakeley·Post-Production Manager
By the Numbers
78.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
88%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$5M
ROI 130%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Gentlemen Prefer Blondes's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F5F5DC
#000000
#FF0000
Mood
Playful, Glamorous
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features two women in matching outfits standing on poles. They wear red hats, red gloves, and yellow and red sparkly leotards. Behind them is a”

romancecomedy
Key Elements
HatsGlovesLeotardsPolesEiffel Tower
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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