One of my all time favorite movies is Gentlemen Prefer Blondes starring my all time favorite actress Marilyn Monroe (it's not my favorite movie of hers, but it is quite funny!) This movie also introduced me to the actress Jane Russell (the brunette to Marilyn's blonde).
It's a musical comedy made in 1953 where Marilyn plays Lorelei Lee, a blonde singer/performer dead set on marrying a rich man and dead set on making sure her best friend Dorothy Shaw (Russell) also finds love of the wealthy kind. The only problem is Dorothy is perpetually attracted to poor, good looking men. Chaos ensues. (If nothing else, watch it for Marilyn's famous performance of Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend.)
While it is hard for anyone to take their eyes off Marilyn while she's on screen, Jane Russell does a pretty good job of distracting you and helping you realize that not everyone prefers blondes!
Rest in Peace Ms. Russell!
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