Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a 1953 musical comedy film directed by Howard Hawks and based on the 1949 stage musical of the same name. The film stars Marilyn Monroe as Lorelei Lee and Jane Russell as Dorothy Shaw, who both embarked on a luxury cruise to Paris. Along the way, they encounter a number of wealthy men, including Sir Francis Beekman, who falls for Dorothy, and wealthy diamond mine owner, Sir Francis "Piggy" Potter, who becomes enamored with Lorelei.
Throughout the film, Monroe and Russell perform several musical numbers, including the iconic "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend," which has become a major cultural touchstone. Additionally, the film was notable for Monroe's performance, which helped catapult her to new levels of stardom.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is considered a classic Hollywood musical and has continued to have a lasting impact on popular culture, inspiring countless imitations, adaptations, and tributes in the decades since its release.