20th Century Fox, 1953. "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," featuring Jane Russell as Dorothy Shaw and Marilyn Monroe as Lorelei Lee, shown in showgirl costumes, leaning on canes, with scenes of Paris depicted in the background. NSS number inscribed to the lower right "53 332." 13 7/16 x 16 1/16 in., framed to 14 2/8 x 17 in. 

An American release title lobby card for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Howard Hawks’ landmark musical comedy starring Jane Russell as Dorothy Shaw and Marilyn Monroe as Lorelei Lee. The poster features central artwork of the glamour duo in matching showgirl costumes leaning on canes against a stylized Parisian backdrop complete with the Eiffel Tower, complemented by co-star billing for Charles Coburn. Title lobby cards represent the premier centerpiece of any original promotional card set, serving as a captivating cross-over collectible that appeals equally to classic cinema historians, mid-century design enthusiasts, and high-end Marilyn Monroe investors. Directed by Howard Hawks and produced by Sol C. Siegel, the film was a massive critical and commercial triumph that solidified Monroe’s status as a top Hollywood star and pop-culture icon, celebrated for timeless musical set pieces such as "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend."

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Good. The card appears in good overall condition, exhibiting faint horizontal creasing across the upper portion and mild overall toning consistent with age, particularly along the unprinted cream margins. It has not been inspected outside of the frame.