Tommy Noonan
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Tommy Noonan was an American actor, comedian, screenwriter and producer. He acted in a number of high-profile films as well as B movies from the 1940s through the 1960s; he is best known for his suppo
Marilyn Monroe with Tommy Noonan in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a 1953 American musical comedy film directed by Howard Hawks and written by Charles Lederer. The film is based on the 1949 stage musical of the same name, which in turn is
Tommy Noonan
…from the 1940s through the 1960s; he is best known for his supporting performances as Gus Esmond, wealthy fiancé of Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe), in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), and as musician Danny McGuire in A Star Is Born (1954). Noonan was born in Bellingham, Washington, the younger half-brother of actor John…
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Marilyn Monroe as Lorelei Lee performing "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend". On the right is George Chakiris (uncredited).
Drive-in advertisement from 1953.