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| Director: Howard Hawks
Actors: Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe, Charles Coburn, Elliott Reid, Tommy Noonan
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Rating:  86 reviews
Sales Rank: 6022
Format: Color, Dvd, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 91 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: FOXD2236100D
UPC: 024543261001
EAN: 0024543261001
ASIN: B000FG65RQ
Theatrical Release Date: July 18, 1953
Release Date: May 29, 2001
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Product Description
Two showgirls from little rock find rich husbands in paris. Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 05/30/2006 Starring: Marilyn Monroe Tommy Noonan Run time: 92 minutes
Amazon.com essential video
Anita Loos's old story from the 1920s about a pair of single women in search of husbands gets a makeover in Howard Hawks's 1953 musical, starring Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe as friends who go to Paris looking for mates. The film is charged by Hawks's stylish snap, a famous set piece or two (Monroe descending that staircase while singing "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend"), Russell's wit, and songs by Leo Robin and Jule Styne. The film may largely be a fluff project best remembered as a showcase for its leading actresses, but then Monroe and Russell rarely got such extended opportunities to prove that they were more than cinematic icons. --Tom Keogh
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 Great Movie!!!! May 30, 2009
M. Rhyne (SC, USA)
This is a great movie to watch. The music is great and has some good twist. Great Songs! I love watching this movie, it always brightens up my day!
 Jane Russell -- "Half Sweet, Half Acid" March 29, 2009
Tamara L. Tennyson (Oklahoma, USA)
Jane Russell is the true star of this film; make no mistake. The billing stated that she was The Star of the film, and the billing was correct. If you normally bypass Marilyn movies because of the rather overdone dumb blonde motif, watch this one anyways. Jane sparkles as the smart, witty best friend to Lorelei -- the diamond loving, dumb blonde. Jane's sparkling repartee as well as her performance capabilities (and my dad says her beauty) make her the most fun to watch. She is what is known in theater circles as a triple threat; she can act, sing, and dance. Oh, don't get me wrong; Marilyn does a very good job at what she does, and her attitude and performance are fun to watch. I love how her character, Lorelei, is always trying to find Jane's character, Dorothy, a wealthier and more "suitable escort" despite the fact that Dorothy has told her she doesn't care about money. However, it is her performance of "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" that is her dazzling moment, but Jane dazzles throughout the movie! This one is a wonderful, rewatchable film, but I don't just watch it for the dubious pleasure of Marilyn in another typecast roll.
EXCUSE ME, IS THIS THE WAY TO EUROPE, FRANCE? February 25, 2009
A Viewer (Elgin, IL)
My wife is a huge Marilyn Monroe fan, and this is her favorite movie of all time. I've seen it three times in the last month since we got the DVD, and I'm surprised to say I really like it. I'm not big on musical comedies, but this one works. It's pretty risque for 1953, and the musical numbers are great. "Ain't There Anyone Here For Love?" Jane Russell's big number, is gayer than a Christmas tree, and "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" is one of Marilyn's finest moments. She's absolutely radiant throughout this movie, and very funny too. Her talents were overshadowed by her looks, and this is her best performance in my opinion. The film print has been restored, and looks great, I love Technicolor movies from this period. You can't go wrong with this one.
A classic movie musical January 29, 2009
Melissa Niksic (Chicago, IL United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In this classic movie musical, Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell star as two entertainers and best girlfriends who embark on a ship to Paris in search of the perfect men. Lorelei (Monroe) is a gold digger intent on snagging a better catch at sea, even though her new fiance is waiting for her back home. Unfortunately, Lorelei's future father-in-law hires a private investigator to keep track of all her hijinks, and Dorothy (Russell) ends up falling for the P.I. This is a funny movie with some good musical numbers, including Monroe's iconic "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" routine. Monroe and Russell both deliver solid performances, but for some reason I just never connected to this movie the way I did with "Singin' in the Rain," "The Sound of Music," and other old Hollywood musicals. Still, it's definitely a must-see classic.
One of Monroes best January 21, 2009
TXBulldog (Dallas,TX)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
During her time Marilyn Monroe was written off by many in Hollywood as all sex and no talent. This film IMO proves them wrong. Her natural flair for comedy added with her sex appeal makes her a treasure. Monroe herself has said that one must be smart to be able to play dumb. I truly think she was vastly underrated as an actress..Later, Some Like It Hot would showcase all her gifts to perfection. Thats not to say that she isn't scrumptious to look at in this film and in technicolor to boot! Jane Russell(The brunette equivilant of sexiness) makes a perfect co-star for Marilyn. Jane seems to be the older sister/parent to Marilyns' naive child. Its a shame they were not paired again. Their onscreen chemistry makes them a fine pair to behold. The film also has Marilyn in her classic Diamonds are a girls Best friend number which IMO is one of cinemas best. Jane also gets a crack at the song in a blonde wig doing a very funny Marilyn impersonation in a court room scene. This is one of those gems you never get tired of and can watch again and again.
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