Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

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After swimming in Hollywood in more than 10 small and uncredited roles, 1953 was Marilyn's breakout year. Niagara and this moobie. Still unsure of this contract player, the studio gave her second billing below Jane Russell. But she didn't care. When told she was not the star of the film she replied, "Well whatever I am, I'm still the blonde."
It's a cute film. The girls have great chemistry and apparently got along very well behind the scenes too. Jane Russell is awesome with Howard Hawks' trademark dialogue. Marilyn does alright with it too, but it's her vixen schtick that steals this show as she lays down her patented litmus test of female sexuality for decades to follow.
The "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend" showpiece number is pretty amazing. S&M bondage girls tied up in the chandeliers, Marilyn shaking her moneymaker -"Tiffany's! Cartier!" It's priceless.
And Jane Russell getting knocked into the pool is a fun gaffe. We rewound it a few times to watch it in slow motion.
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