Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell's iconic 1953 film 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' defies expectations, celebrating female friendship and empowerment over sex appeal.
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Despite its seductive star power, 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' is ultimately a story about the unbreakable bond between Monroe's Lorelei Lee and Russell's Dorothy Shaw.
The film's vibrant Technicolor visuals and show-stopping musical numbers were a perfect showcase for Hollywood's leading ladies, cementing their status as cultural icons.
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