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Two showgirls set sail on a luxury liner bound for France. Hijinks on the high seas ensue as they discover they're being tailed by a detective hired by the father of Lorelei's boyfriend. By the time the ship reaches Paris, a missing diamond tiara lands the girls in hot water, but by follow...

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Uniform Title:Gentlemen prefer blondes (Motion picture : 1953)
Other Authors: Lederer, Charles, 1910-1976 (Screenwriter), Monroe, Marilyn, 1926-1962 (Actor), Russell, Jane, 1921-2011 (Actor), Winslow, George, 1946-2015 (Actor), Wendell, Howard, 1908-1975 (Actor), Coburn, Charles, 1877-1961 (Actor), Cole, Jack, 1911-1974 (choreographer (expression)), Styne, Jule, 1905-1994 (composer (expression)), Robin, Leo (Lyricist), Adamson, Harold (Lyricist), Carmichael, Hoagy, 1899-1981 (composer (expression))
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English with optional Spanish subttitles.
Published: [Los Angeles, California] : Twentieth Century Fox, 1953.
Subjects:
Showgirls > Drama.
Cruise ships > Drama.
Man-woman relationships > Drama.
Feature films.
Comedy films.
Musical films.
Fiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Internet videos.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Criterion-on-Demand)
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Summary:Two showgirls set sail on a luxury liner bound for France. Hijinks on the high seas ensue as they discover they're being tailed by a detective hired by the father of Lorelei's boyfriend. By the time the ship reaches Paris, a missing diamond tiara lands the girls in hot water, but by following their hearts, they'll get out of trouble and on to the altar.
Item Description:Based on the musical comedy.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1953.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 video file (91 min., 25 sec.)) : sound, color
Audience:MPAA rating: Not rated.
Production Credits:Music and lyrics, Jule Styne, Leo Robin ; music and lyrics for "When Love Goes Wrong" and "Anyone Here for Love?" by Hoagy Carmichael and Harold Adamson ; choreography, Jack Cole ; director of photography, Harry J. Wild ; film editor, Hugh S. Fowler.