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Classic musical comedy in which two women, a materialistic blonde and a man-hungry brunette, embark on a luxury cruise en route to Paris in search of romance and money. Also on board are a detective hired by the father of the blonde's millionaire boyfriend - he suspects her of being a gold-digger - and a flirtatious diamond broker who catches her eye. Songs include 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend'.

Keywords:

Comedy, Musical, Romance, Based-on-Novel, Based-on-Play, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1953) (USA) (4 Star)

Cast:

Jane Russell	.... Dorothy Shaw
Marilyn Monroe	.... Lorelei Lee
Charles Coburn	.... Sir Francis 'Piggy' Beekman
Elliott Reid	.... Ernie Malone
Tommy Noonan	.... Gus Esmond
George Winslow	.... Henry Spofford III

Supporting Cast:

Marcel Dalio	.... Magistrate
Taylor Holmes	.... Mr. Esmond Sr.
Norma Varden	.... Lady Beekman
Howard Wendell	.... Watson
Steven Geray	.... Hotel Manager
Henri Letondal	.... The Prosecutor
Leo Mostovoy	.... Ship's Captain
Alex Frazer	.... Pritchard
George Davis	.... Cab Driver Pierre

Directors:

Howard Hawks

Writers:

Anita Loos
Joseph Fields

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