On 1 June 1952, Marilyn Monroe was given a surprise birthday present by Twentieth Century-Fox, namely, that she would star as Lorelei Lee in the film adaptation of the Broadway smash hit Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Judging by these behind-the-scenes wardrobe test shots, she was made for this role, just as these daringly sensual costumes were made to accentuate every curve of her figure.
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