Review of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) by Lulu * — 26 Nov 2007

Gorgeous. Stylish. Sophisticated. Sexy. Great music slightly overshadowed by Diamonds.. Jane Russell playing one of my favourite female charcters.

This review of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) was written by Lulu * on 26 Nov 2007.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes has generally received very positive reviews.

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