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What period were the musicals gentlemen prefer blondes and guys and dolls set in?

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What period were the musicals gentlemen prefer blondes and guys and dolls set in?

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Actually, “Gentlemen” is set in 1924, when the original story was written. The “Keeping Cool with Coolidge” number sets the scene exactly. “Guys and Dolls” is in a sort of netherworld of the 40s and 50s. The Runyon stories were from the 30s, but it’s a sort of vague as to when it actually take place. It’s sort of the 40s thing, but as though the war hadn’t taken place.