Question 1

What famous line did Marilyn Monroe reportedly suggest for her character in 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'?

Accepted Answer

Marilyn Monroe reportedly suggested the line 'I can be smart when it's important, but most men don't like it.'

Question 2

What accident during filming of 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' was kept in the final cut?

Accepted Answer

In the 'Ain't There Anyone Here for Love?' sequence, Jane Russell's fall into the pool was an accident that director Howard Hawks kept in the film after seeing the dailies.

Question 3

How did Jane Russell describe her relationship with Marilyn Monroe on the set of 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'?

Accepted Answer

Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe got along well; Russell called Monroe 'Blondie' and was often the only person who could coax Monroe out of her trailer to film.

Question 4

What did Marilyn Monroe say when told she was not the star of 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'?

Accepted Answer

Marilyn Monroe responded, 'Well, whatever I am, I AM the blonde.'

Question 5

What did Marilyn Monroe recall about Jane Russell's treatment of her in 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'?

Accepted Answer

In her last interview, Marilyn Monroe recalled Jane Russell was 'quite wonderful' to her, noting Russell earned $200,000 while Monroe got $500 a week.

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