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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
Where Gentlemen Prefer Blondes says it takes place, and where it was really shot.
Paris on screen, Los Angeles in fact: the Atlantic liner and the Paris club were built on a Fox studio lot
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Scenes and places
The first show and the engagement ring (1953)
Lorelei and Dorothy finish a show. Lorelei spots a ring box in Gus's pocket from the stage and Gus gives her the ring. They plan to marry in France.
Set in Nightclub dressing room (city not named in the film) — The nightclub where the two showgirls perform and Lorelei gets her ring from Gus.
A stage and dressing room for the two showgirls' act.
Filmed at 20th Century Fox Studios lot, Los Angeles — Reported as a studio-set scene shot on the Fox lot (single source). Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Boarding the Isle de Paris (1953)
Lorelei and Dorothy board the liner. Gus gives Lorelei a letter of credit and warns her to behave, because his father would stop the wedding at any hint of scandal. Detective Malone, hired by the father, is already watching her.
Set in Ocean liner Isle de Paris, at the pier — The ship the two women board for the Atlantic crossing.
The ship name comes from the film; no real liner is claimed.
Filmed at 20th Century Fox Studios lot, Los Angeles — Reported as a studio-set scene shot on the Fox lot (single source). Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The deck and the Olympic team (1953)
During the crossing, Dorothy is drawn to the male Olympic team members training on board. She sings about wanting a man who is not just an athlete.
Set in Ship deck and gym of the Isle de Paris — The upper decks and gym where the US Olympic team trains during the crossing.
The ship's recreation spaces, with the athletes on board.
Filmed at 20th Century Fox Studios lot, Los Angeles — Reported as a studio-set scene shot on the Fox lot (single source). Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The cabin and the python story (1953)
Piggy imitates a python to embrace Lorelei, and Malone photographs them through the porthole. Dorothy and Lorelei plan to get the film back and Lorelei later asks Piggy for Lady Beekman's tiara.
Set in Lorelei and Dorothy's cabin — The cabin the two women share on the ship.
A ship cabin with a round porthole.
Filmed at 20th Century Fox Studios lot, Los Angeles — Reported as a studio-set scene shot on the Fox lot (single source). Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Paris and the hotel eviction (1953)
The ship arrives in France and the two go on a shopping spree. At the hotel, Lady Beekman's insurance man accuses Lorelei of holding the tiara, and then they learn Esmond has cancelled their letter of credit.
Set in Paris hotel (name not given in the plot) — A Paris hotel where Lorelei and Dorothy's room is booked in Gus's name. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Paris is the film's official setting.
Filmed at 20th Century Fox Studios lot, Los Angeles — Reported as a studio-set scene shot on the Fox lot (single source). Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The Paris club and Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend (1953)
Out of money, the women take work as showgirls and headline a revue in Paris. Gus is in the audience when Lorelei performs Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend.
Set in Paris nightclub (name not given in the plot) — The club where the two women now headline a revue. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Paris is the film's official setting.
Filmed at 20th Century Fox Studios lot, Los Angeles — Reported as a studio-set scene shot on the Fox lot (single source). Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The airport and the missing tiara (1953)
Malone catches Piggy at the airport. Piggy first tries to deny his part in the affair.
Set in Airport (Paris; plot places it before the trial) — The airport where Malone catches Piggy. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Order against the court scene follows the script dialogue, where Piggy's plane leaves just before the trial.
Filmed at 20th Century Fox Studios lot, Los Angeles — Reported as a studio-set scene shot on the Fox lot (single source). Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The Paris courtroom (1953)
Dorothy stalls for time by posing as Lorelei in court, in a blonde wig and with a breathy voice. When Malone appears, she tells him in covert language how she feels.
Set in Paris courtroom — The court where Lorelei is tried for the tiara. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Court scene located in Paris by the plot.
Filmed at 20th Century Fox Studios lot, Los Angeles — Reported as a studio-set scene shot on the Fox lot (single source). Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Characters
- Lorelei Lee — A showgirl who wants a rich husband and sails for France to marry Gus.
- Dorothy Shaw — Lorelei's best friend, who prefers handsome men to rich ones.
- Ernie Malone — A private detective hired to watch Lorelei, who falls for Dorothy.