A sparkling Technicolor musical comedy from director Howard Hawks, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes follows showgirls Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe) and Dorothy Shaw (Jane Russell) as they sail to Paris in pursuit of love, luxury, and diamonds. Monroe’s iconic performance of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” and Russell’s sharp wit anchor this glamorous romp, which blends bold color design with cheeky satire on romance and materialism. A box-office hit and enduring cultural touchstone, the film remains a showcase for Monroe’s star power and Hawks’s stylish direction.
