Accidental Partners
Comedy · Romance
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Film / 1953
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Directed by
Howard Hawks
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.
The story
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.
Cast
Jane RussellDorothy Shaw
Marilyn MonroeLorelei Lee
Charles CoburnSir Francis 'Piggy' Beekman
Elliott ReidErnie Malone
Tommy NoonanGus Esmond Jr.
George WinslowHenry Spofford III
Marcel DalioMagistrate
Taylor HolmesMr. Esmond Sr.
Norma VardenLady Beekman
Howard WendellWatson
Steven GerayHotel Manager
David AhdarWedding Guest (uncredited)
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Alex AkimoffCaptain of Waiters (uncredited)
AladdinMusician (uncredited)
John AlbanShip Passenger (uncredited)
Gordon ArmitageCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Patricia BarkerSmall Role (uncredited)
Virginia BatesChorus Girl (uncredited)
Mary Ellen BattenChorus Girl (uncredited)
Harry BaumCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Mary BaylessShip Passenger (uncredited)
Kip BeharOlympic Team Member (uncredited)
Eumenio BlancoOfficer (uncredited)
Herman BodenChorus Boy (uncredited)
Julio BoniniSmall Role (uncredited)
George BoyceWaiter (uncredited)
Jack BoyleShip Passenger (uncredited)
Paul BradleyWedding Guest (uncredited)
Tex BrodusShip's Officer (uncredited)
Jimmy BrooksAmerican Soldier at Cafe (uncredited)
Harris BrownMr. Franklin, Dinner Companion (uncredited)
Edward C. BrowneSmall Role (uncredited)
William CabanneSims, Olympic Team Member (uncredited)
Peter CamlinGendarme (uncredited)
Harry Carey Jr.Winslow, Olympic Team Member (uncredited)
Steve CarruthersShip Passenger (uncredited)
Albert CavensWedding Guest (uncredited)
George ChakirisChorus Boy (uncredited)
Spencer ChanCommuter at Airport (uncredited)
Jack ChefeProprietor (uncredited)
Beulah ChristianNightclub Patron (uncredited)
John CloseOlympic Team Coach (uncredited)
Harold E. CoatesOlympic Team Member (uncredited)
Robert ColeChorus Boy (uncredited)
Joan CollenetteChorus Girl (uncredited)
Joan CorbettChorus Girl (uncredited)
Paul CristoShip Passenger (uncredited)
Gene DailyChorus Boy (uncredited)
Roy DamronSailor (uncredited)
Becky DavisSmall Role (uncredited)
Drusilla DavisChorus Girl (uncredited)
George DavisPierre, Cab Driver (uncredited)
Jean De BriacGendarme (uncredited)
Louise De CarloChorus Girl (uncredited)
Charles De RavennePurser (uncredited)
George DeeGendarme (uncredited)
Josette DeeganFrench Stewardess (uncredited)
Jean Del ValShip's Captain (uncredited)
Robert DiamondOlympic Team Member (uncredited)
Deena DikkersHotel Clerk (uncredited)
Jack DoddsChorus Boy (uncredited)
Dan DowlingShip Passenger (uncredited)
Arthur DulacSmall Role (uncredited)
Harry EvansShip Passenger (uncredited)
Joe EvansWaiter (uncredited)
Adolph FaylauerMan at Airport (uncredited)
Bess FlowersNightclub Patron (uncredited)
George FordCourtroom Officer (uncredited)
Robert FoulkPassport Official (uncredited)
Alex FrazerPritchard (uncredited)
Raoul FreemanHotel Doorman (uncredited)
Joel FriendChorus Boy (uncredited)
Robert FullerChorus Boy (uncredited)
Ed FuryOlympic Team Member (uncredited)
Kay GarrettMr. Brooks (uncredited)
Kenneth GibsonShip Passenger (uncredited)
Joe GilbertShip Passenger (uncredited)
June GloryNightclub Patron in France (uncredited)
James GonzalezShip Passenger (uncredited)
Herschel GrahamHotel Guest (uncredited)
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