Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is showing at the Gardena Cinema – an independent, family-owned venue in the South Bay of Los Angeles County – on Saturday, May 30, at 3pm, 5:30 pm, and 8pm.
Also this Saturday, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is showing at Whyte Hall on Fire Island, NY, as part of an evening of ‘food, drink, glamour and film’ hosted by Fire Island Pines Arts Project. (Incidentally, Marilyn herself visited Fire Island in the summer of 1955 with her friends, the Strasbergs.)
“Kick off the summer season with FIPAP as we celebrate the 100th birthday of the iconic Marilyn Monroe. This festive opening night event invites guests to step into the glamour, charm, and timeless allure of a true Hollywood legend.
Enjoy cocktails, light bites, and a continuous screening of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, all set against the vibrant backdrop of Fire Island Pines. Guests are encouraged to channel their inner Marilyn for a best-dressed contest, with prizes awarded for the most dazzling interpretations.
An unforgettable evening of style, nostalgia, and celebration—setting the tone for an extraordinary summer ahead.”
As a major retrospective opens at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, an inaugural screening of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is currently sold out, but any standby tickets will be sold on a ‘first come, first served’ basis from 9am on Sunday, May 31.
“In this 1953 musical comedy adapted from Anita Loos’s searingly funny 1925 novella—which also spawned a now-lost silent film in 1928 and a smash Broadway production in 1949—showgirl Lorelei (Marilyn Monroe) is resplendent in beautiful gowns, most notably in the pink satin dress designed by Travilla during the now-classic number… ‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.’ Lorelei is seen throughout the picture in jewel tones and literal jewels, carefully selected to play up the lush Technicolor cinematography lensed by Harry J. Wild. Both effervescent and timeless, this witty gem showcases Monroe’s brilliant comic timing as well as her vocal chops. Premiering in the middle of the actress’s career and released the same year as Niagara and How to Marry a Millionaire, Howard Hawks’s film helped to plant Monroe in the hearts of the American public, making her one of the most famous people in the US.”
– K.J. Relth-Miller
The pink satin gown worn in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes will go on display in the Academy Museum exhibition, Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon.
On Monday, June 1 – Marilyn’s 100th birthday – Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is coming to the TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard, where Marilyn and co-star Jane Russell signed their names in cement in 1953. The special screening will include a panel discussion featuring Greg Schreiner, president of Marilyn Remembered; photographer Lawrence Schiller; fashion historian Dennita Sewell; and other special guests.
On the same day, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is showing at the Kentucky Theatre in Lexington at 7:15 pm – hosted by drag artiste Uma Jewels, with part of the proceeds going to Lexington Pride Centre.
And finally, Marilyn returns to where it all began on June 6, with a screening on the Fox Studio Lot on West Pico Boulevard, hosted by the Costume Designers Guild – please RSVP here.
“Please join us for a very special celebration honouring Marilyn Monroe’s legacy as part of the CDG Movie Series at the iconic Fox Studio Commissary — the very place where Marilyn spent so much time during her years working at 20th Century Fox.
This special event is also dedicated to legendary costume designer William Travilla and his extraordinary collaboration with Marilyn, which created some of the most iconic costumes in cinema history. From Gentlemen Prefer Blondes to The Seven Year Itch, Travilla’s designs helped define Marilyn’s timeless screen image and Hollywood glamour.
The evening will include a screening of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes at the historic Darryl F. Zanuck Theatre, followed by a special Q&A with the president of the Marilyn Remembered Fan Club Greg Schreiner, costume designer Jennifer Johnson, and additional special guests.
We’ll also be celebrating with a birthday cake gathering in the historic Fox commissary, filled with Hollywood memories and classic Marilyn magic. The commissary itself holds incredible history, including famous public events such as the luncheon hosted for Nikita Khrushchev during his 1959 Fox Studios visit (with Marilyn in attendance), as well as the press party for Let’s Make Love with Yves Montand.
This is a wonderful opportunity for Marilyn admirers to gather, celebrate her enduring legacy, and experience a piece of Hollywood history so closely connected to her life and career.”
The Marilyn Report 