Together with her best human friend dorothy topbilled jane russell, showgirl lorelei embarks upon a boat trip to paris, where she intends to marry millionaire gus esmond tommy noonan. This fun look back at the simpler times of the 1920s was filled with quips that prove that while times change, human nature doesnt. When lorelei goes on a cruise accompanied only by her best friend, dorothy shaw, esmond sr. Based on the latest research in biology, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science, do gentlemen really prefer blondes. The illuminating diary of a professional lady, the material was turned into a dramatic play by loos and her husband, john emerson. Loos was inspired to write the book after watching a sexy blonde turn intellectual h. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Gus but what am i to do if they go on preferring you. The central character, lorelei lee, advances the stereotype of the dumb blonde. A kiss on the hand may make you feel very nice, but a diamond and sapphire bracelet lasts forever.
Though just as the revival of anything goes proves, such scores can make for a fun evening, and for a wonderful listening experience. For me, my latest book, do gentlemen really prefer blondes. Books similar to do gentlemen really prefer blondes. Gentlemen prefer blondes by anita loos december 2018 93 30. How long does it take to decide if a person is hot. If it werent, with only 4% of the worlds population being blonde, thered be an awful lot of very disappointed men out there. Some groups have suggested that this preference is due to the perception of rarity, since worldwide around 2% of people are naturally blonde.
The intimate diary of a professional lady 1 is a comic novel written by anita loos, first published in 1925. Here is the delirious 1925 jazzage classic that no less an authority than edith wharton called the great american novel. The intimate diary of a professional lady is a 1925 comic novel written by american author anita loos. Gentlemen prefer blondes are a fun, swing style closeharmony singing duo. It is one of several famous novels published that year to chronicle the socalled jazz age, including fitzgeralds the great gatsby and van vechtens firecrackers. Secondbilled marilyn monroe is the blonde in question in this second film version of gentlemen prefer blondes. I really think, she writes, that american gentlemen are the best after all. Is your lover more likely to get you pregnant than your husband. Gentlemen prefer blondes, bluray, full frame, subtitled, digital theater system, ac3, comedyclassic, 024543817048. Increased press coverage of marilyn brought headaches, but it also contributed to an improvement in her status at twentieth centuryfox throughout the production of niagara on june 1, 1952, fox gave marilyn a surprise birthday present the news that she would star as lorelei lee in the film version of gentlemen prefer blondes. Anita looss popular novella depicting the adventures of lorelei lee and dorothy shaw first appeared as a serial in harpers bazaar maraugust 1925 under the title the diary of a hasty traveler. Similarly, the 1953 movie version gentlemen prefer blondes produced by 20th century fox has this line of thought.
It might be more accurate to say, about half of gentlemen prefer blondes. Howard hawkss grand, brassy 1953 musical about two girls from little rockmarilyn monroe and jane. Miss lorelei lee, whose philosophy is diamonds are a girls best friend. Edith wharton lorelei lees wideeyed ditziness is nothing less than a joy forever. The plot turned on an illicit affair that took place in the car of the title. Much like the internet has created a new social space today jones. Do gentlemen really prefer blondes bodies, behavior, and. Interestingly, the musical is quite complex when viewed through a feminist lens. See more ideas about gentlemen prefer blondes, gentleman, blonde. Gentlemen prefer blondes and but gentlemen marry brunettes. Gentlemen prefer blondes 1953 howard hawks synopsis. After being published in book form as gentlemen prefer blondes.
Gentlemen prefer blondes click to enlarge rated nr 1 hr 31 min 1953 musical comedy. See more ideas about gentlemen prefer blondes, marilyn monroe, marilyn. Books related to do gentlemen really prefer blondes. It is one of several famous novels published that yearincluding f. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Gentlemen prefer blondes lorelei dont you understand that ive been true to you, but im in demand, because gentlemen prefer blondes like me. While the film has its share of flaws, this isnt marilyn monroe golddigging her way to europe. The plot follows the further adventures of lorelei lee and dorothy shaw and is illustrated by ralph barton as a sequel to the 1953 film gentlemen prefer blondes, the 1955 film gentlemen marry brunettes used only the books name and starred jane russell and jeanne. Eons ago, i graduated from hampshire college with a dual major in biology and media studies. Gentlemen prefer blondes novel project gutenberg self. A smash success on the broadway stage, gentlemen prefer blondes. I remember a rather soso movie about the era, the yellow rolls royce, written by the playwright terence rattigan. Its a great conversation starter, when i mention im reading do gentlemen actually prefer blondes, people are actually curious to know if they do and ask for examples of scientific studies. Later, loos joked that the plot of gentlemen prefer blondes was almost.
Anchored by marilyn monroe and jane russells sparkling magnetism, gentlemen prefer blondes is a delightfully entertaining 1950s musical. Since the studies are fun and interesting i actually remember them, like the law of excitation. Based on a 1949 musical from the 1925 novel by anita loos, gentlemen prefer blondes 1953 is a comedy about two golddigging dames who sing and dance, go to paris, get mixed up with millionaires and paupers, and live happily ever after. Do gentlemen really prefer blondes bodies, behavior, and brainsthe science behind sex, love, and attraction by jena pincott and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gentlemen prefer blondes 1953 available on netflix. I loved this sparkling, funny and very clever story and definitely preferred it to. This quote from the novel gentlemen prefer blondes which was written by anita loss succinctly encapsulates the ambition of lorelei lee, the heroine of the story.
Cosmopolitan meets scientific american in this entertaining and informative questionandanswer book on human attraction. Gentlemen prefer blondes will find a new audience to delight, amaze and amuselorelei is a combination of insouciance, innocence and street savvy that is. In fact, there are a number of more interesting ways to read gentlemen prefer blondes. Very good book and the quality is fine it was issued some decades ago and slight yellowness of the pages makes this paperback quite noble. Diamonds are a girls best friend is a popular song from the movie but also the main theme, with the importance of finding a rich husband strongly emphasized. A comparison and contrast between the novel and the film.
Gentlemen prefer blondes, when compared to jule stynes later works such as gypsy and funny girl, is a more slight score, closer to the glitzy prerodgers and hammerstein varietylike musicals. Buy gentlemen prefer blondes by loos, anita, mcphee, jenny from amazons. It was directed by howard hawks and stars jane russell and marilyn monroe, with charles coburn, elliott reid, tommy noonan, george winslow, taylor holmes and norma varden in supporting roles the film is filled with comedic situations and musical numbers, choreographed by. Scott fitzgeralds the great gatsby and carl van vechtens. Gentlemen prefer blondes was extremely well received by the audience. Buy gentlemen prefer blondes by loos, anita, mcphee, jenny from amazons fiction books store.
Comparing these numbers, i would consider it a bit of an exaggeration to say that gentlemen do prefer blondes. For years, scientists have argued over why, in numerous studies, men seem to prefer blondehaired women. It is the sequel to her 1925 novel gentlemen prefer blondes. If youve ever wondered how scientists measure loveor whether men really prefer blondes this smart, sexy book provides real answers to these and many other questions about our most baffling dating and mating behaviors. 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. If youve ever wondered how scientists measure loveor whether men really prefer blondes over brunettesthis s. Gallery of 37 movie poster and cover images for gentlemen prefer blondes 1953. The dramatic editor of the new york times thought it might intreege people to hear about the trials and tribulations that gentlemen prefer blondes went through before it finally became a musical.
Add to cart buy now add to wishlist remove from wishlist. Parents need to know that gentlemen prefer blondes is a classic musical comedy full of dated stereotypes. Gentlemen prefer blondes 1953 financial information. Find books like do gentlemen really prefer blondes bodies, behavior, and brainsthe science behind sex, love, and attraction from the worlds largest.
Marilyn monroe in gentlemen prefer blondes howstuffworks. The characters in gentlemen prefer blondes fall into three major types. If youve ever wondered how scientists measure loveor whether men really prefer blondesthis smart, sexy book provides real answers to these and many. I had a scary incident in the lab and decided that the life of a career scientist, growing bacteria in petri dishes, wasnt. The intimate diary of a professional lady, a novel by anita loos, tells the story of lorelei lee, a beautiful blonde showgirl, famously played by marilyn monroe in the. The intimate diary of a professional lady is a 1925 comic novel. Gentlemen prefer blondes is a 1953 american musical comedy film based on the 1949 stage musical of the same name. The story primarily follows the escapades and dalliances of a young blonde flapper in new york and europe during the roaring twenties. If any american fictional character of the 20th century seems likely to be immortal, it is anita looss lorelei lee, the notsodumb blonde portrayed on stage and screen by carol channing and marilyn monroe. The book earned the praise of edith wharton, who dubbed it the great american novel. Gentlemen prefer blondes is one of monroes most famous films. Michael dirda first published by liveright in 1925.