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“The Two M-M-Marvels Of Our Age In The Wonder Musical Of The World!”
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Synopsis
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 Russell·Dorothy Shaw
Marilyn Monroe·Lorelei Lee
Charles Coburn·Sir Francis 'Piggy' Beekman
Elliott Reid·Ernie Malone
Tommy Noonan·Gus Esmond Jr.
George Winslow·Henry Spofford III
Marcel Dalio·Magistrate
Taylor Holmes·Mr. Esmond Sr.
Norma Varden·Lady Beekman
Howard Wendell·Watson
Average shot length
10.2s per shot
Howard Hawks's career average is 9.4s across 22 measured films —see the full picture.