DIRECTOR'S CHOICE: HOWARD HAWKS | GENTLEMAN PREFER BLONDES

DEC 23 | 6PM PRE-SHOW | 7PM FILM

Howard Hawks’ Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a technicolor celebration of glam, wit, and comedic genius. Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell light up the screen as best friends and showgirls on a voyage to Paris, each with her own romantic and financial ambitions. Known for its iconic musical numbers, sharp dialogue, and vibrant costumes, the film captures Hawks’ playful spirit and sharp directorial style, making it one of the most beloved musicals of its time.

Catch Gentlemen Prefer Blondes on the Big Screen at the Historic Camelot Theatre! Arrive at 6 pm for a dazzling pre-show featuring trailers, musical highlights, and ephemera from 1953. The main feature starts at 7 pm, bringing Monroe and Russell’s legendary performances to life as they were meant to be seen—up close and larger than life!

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HOWARD HAWKS

12.30 | THE BIG SLEEP

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