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..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 91 minutes
✓ Genre: Music, Comedy, Romance
✓ Stars: Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe, Charles Coburn, Elliott Reid, Tommy Noonan
✓ Director: Lyle R. Wheeler, Charles Lederer, Howard Hawks, Joseph C. Wright, Anita Loos
The Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) is staring with Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe, Charles Coburn, Elliott Reid, Tommy Noonan, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Lyle R. Wheeler, Charles Lederer, Howard Hawks, Joseph C. Wright, Anita Loos juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.