“Esmond Sr.: Have you got the nerve to tell me you don't want to marry...” – Gentleman Prefer Blondes ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Gentleman Prefer Blondes 1953

Esmond Sr.

Have you got the nerve to tell me you don't want to marry my son for his money?

Lorelei Lee

It's true.

Esmond Sr.

Then what do you want to marry him for?

Lorelei Lee

I want to marry him for YOUR money.

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Lorelei Lee Marilyn Monroe More Lorelei Lee quotes →

Esmond Sr. Taylor Holmes

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