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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Book • 1925

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a comic novel by Anita Loos, published in 1925.

It follows the adventures of Lorelei Lee, a charming blonde flapper, as she navigates her way through the Roaring Twenties, entertaining suitors across Europe before returning home to marry a millionaire.

The book is a witty social satire of the Jazz Age, praised for its humor and timeless appeal.

Mentioned by

Sarah Churchwell

Katherine Fusco

Mentioned in 2 episodes

Reviewed by Maureen Corrigan on its 100th anniversary, noting its comedic and satirical elements.

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Mentioned by

Nate Sloan

as the author of a book that goes back a hundred years.

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Mentioned as a film where Jane Russell starred alongside Marilyn Monroe, showcasing Russell's musical comedy talents.

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Mentioned by

Tom Lutz

as his personal favorite book by a woman in 1925, calling it a comic masterpiece.

Tom Lutz, "1925: A Literary Encyclopedia" (Rare Bird Books, 2025)

Mentioned by

Katherine Fusco

as the book written by Anita Luz, which is best known as the Marilyn Monroe film.

Katherine Fusco, "Hollywood's Others: Love and Limitation in the Star System" (Columbia UP, 2025)

Mentioned by

Katherine Fusco

as a novel written by Anita Luz.

Katherine Fusco, "Hollywood's Others: Love and Limitation in the Star System" (Columbia UP, 2025)

Mentioned by

Sarah Churchwell

as a brilliant book set in the 1920s that is much funnier than people think.

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Mentioned by

John Plotz

and

Steve McCauley

as an example of a comic novel with an amoral protagonist.

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