Gentlemen Prefer Blondes  

1953      Fox      91m

Garish good fun. The film version of Anita Loos's Broadway musical has scrapped the 1920 plot and most of the songs. No surprise with Howard Hawks at the helm. The plot is simple, vacationing showgirls-one out for money, the other for love, tantalize the men on both continents; Monroe is at her best as fortune-hunter Lorelei Lee, and Russell gives a shy knowing comic performance as her pal. The film is best known for Monroe singing "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend". The film has a genuine sentiment and sweetness, its the last time in Monroe's career you feel sure watching her.

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Ken Burns    7/29

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Married in 1953

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Academy Awards

Best Picture:  From Here to Eternity
Best Director:  Fred Zinnemann for From Here to Eternity
Best Actor:  William Holden for Stalag 17
Best Actress:  Audrey Hepburn for Roman Holiday
Best Supporting Actor:  Frank Sinatra for From Here to Eternity
Best Supporting Actress:  Donna Reed for From Here to Eternity

Audrey Hepburn in ROMAN HOLIDAY             William Holden in STALAG 17   

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