Gentlemen Marry Brunettes (1955): cast, story & where to watch

1955 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1955, Gentlemen Marry Brunettes is a comedy and music film directed by Richard Sale, running about 99 minutes. “See 'em sizzle in the big, buxom, beautiful musical!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Two Broadway showgirls, who are also sisters, are sick and tired of New York as well as not getting nowhere. Quitting Broadway, the sisters decided to travel to Paris to become famous.

Who’s in it. Gentlemen Marry Brunettes stars Jane Russell as Charlie Biddle / Mrs. Biddle / Mr. Henry Biddle, Jeanne Crain as Connie Jones / Mitzi Jones, Alan Young as Charlie Biddle / Mrs. Biddle / Mr. Henry Biddle and Scott Brady as David Action, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Gentlemen Marry Brunettes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from MovieMe. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gentlemen Marry Brunettes page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gentlemen Marry Brunettes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Gentlemen Marry Brunettes (1955)?
In US, Gentlemen Marry Brunettes is available to rent or buy from MovieMe. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Gentlemen Marry Brunettes worth watching?
Gentlemen Marry Brunettes holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Gentlemen Marry Brunettes?
Gentlemen Marry Brunettes stars Jane Russell, Jeanne Crain, Alan Young, Scott Brady and Guy Middleton.
When was Gentlemen Marry Brunettes released?
Gentlemen Marry Brunettes was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.