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Release Date:
4 August 1958 (Brazil)
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Tagline:
The First Lerner-Loewe Musical Since "My Fair Lady" more
Plot:
Weary of the conventions of Parisian society, a rich playboy and a youthful courtesan-in-training enjoy a platonic friendship, but it may not stay platonic for long. full summary | add synopsis
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Won 9 Oscars.
Another 15 wins
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5 nominations
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(17 articles)
DVD Review: Lackluster Edition of ‘My Fair Lady’ Disappoints
(From HollywoodChicago.com. 22 October 2009, 10:28 PM, PDT)
Caron: 'Lover Beatty Told Me I Was Too Old To Play His Bonnie'
(From WENN. 1 October 2009, 1:11 AM, PDT)
(From HollywoodChicago.com. 22 October 2009, 10:28 PM, PDT)
Caron: 'Lover Beatty Told Me I Was Too Old To Play His Bonnie'
(From WENN. 1 October 2009, 1:11 AM, PDT)
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Absolutely Charming
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Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Leslie Caron | ... | Gigi | |
| Maurice Chevalier | ... | Honoré Lachaille | |
| Louis Jourdan | ... | Gaston Lachaille | |
| Hermione Gingold | ... | Madame Alvarez | |
| Eva Gabor | ... | Liane d'Exelmans | |
| Jacques Bergerac | ... | Sandomir | |
| Isabel Jeans | ... | Aunt Alicia | |
| John Abbott | ... | Manuel |
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Also Known As:
The Parisians (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
116 min
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Color (Metrocolor)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Finland:K-3 (new rating: 2001) |
Finland:K-7/5 (new rating: 1982) |
New Zealand:PG |
USA:Approved (certificate #18763) (original rating) |
Canada:PG (video rating) |
Argentina:Atp |
Australia:G |
Chile:TE |
Finland:K-16 |
Germany:16 |
Peru:PT |
Sweden:15 |
UK:PG |
USA:G (re-rating) (1975)
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Trivia:
The song "I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore" was inspired by a discussion from an aging Maurice Chevalier about his waning interest in wine and women in favor of performing for cabaret audiences.
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Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: During Gaston's song by the pond thinking of Gigi, there is a fence in the pond forcing the swans to stay in close background. The swans, obviously confused yet undeterred, keep swimming into the fence attempting to get to the swan in deep background on the other side of the pond.
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[first lines]
[Honore walks through Paris and greets the viewer]
Honore Lachaille: Good afternoon! As you see, this lovely city all around us is Paris, and this lovely park is of course the Bois de Boulogne. Who am I? Well, allow me to introduce myself: I am Honore Lachaille. Born: Paris. When...
[laughs]
Honore Lachaille: ...not lately. This is 1900, so let's just say not in this century. Circumstances: comfortable. Profession: lover, and collector of beautiful things. Not antiques mind you, younger things.
[an elderly woman passes by]
Honore Lachaille: Yes, definitely younger. Married: what for? Now please don't misunderstand. Like everywhere else, most people in Paris get married, but not all. There are some who will not marry, and some who do not marry. But in Paris, those who will not marry are usually men, and those who do not marry are usually women.
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[Honore walks through Paris and greets the viewer]
Honore Lachaille: Good afternoon! As you see, this lovely city all around us is Paris, and this lovely park is of course the Bois de Boulogne. Who am I? Well, allow me to introduce myself: I am Honore Lachaille. Born: Paris. When...
[laughs]
Honore Lachaille: ...not lately. This is 1900, so let's just say not in this century. Circumstances: comfortable. Profession: lover, and collector of beautiful things. Not antiques mind you, younger things.
[an elderly woman passes by]
Honore Lachaille: Yes, definitely younger. Married: what for? Now please don't misunderstand. Like everywhere else, most people in Paris get married, but not all. There are some who will not marry, and some who do not marry. But in Paris, those who will not marry are usually men, and those who do not marry are usually women.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Grey Gardens (2009) (TV)
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Soundtrack:
I Remember It Well
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Having seen this film several times, I definitely have to rate Gigi as one of the most charming musicals ever made. The delightful score, by Lerner & Loewe, includes songs such as "I Remember it Well," "The Night They Invented Champagne," "Thank Heaven For Little Girls," as well as the title track, "Gigi," sung with surprising candor and earnestness by Louis Jourdan. Although reminiscent of their work on My Fair Lady, this score not only stands beautifully on its own but also grows in depth with each viewing.
The three principals, Leslie Caron, Louis Jourdan, and Maurice Chevalier, along with the Paris locales helps maintain a distinctively French flavor, especially in the way the characters relate and interact.
For everyone who has commented on the political incorrectness of the story, a closer look will actually reveal the true feminist perspective of Colette's work which was groundbreaking for its time: 1) the story is a commentary and observation of the limited social and economic options for women outside of marriage during the turn of the century Paris, 2) Although Gigi (Caron) never fully masters her lessons and grooming, she is able to capture Gaston's (Jourdan) heart precisely because of her imperfections, and 3) most importantly, it is Gaston rather than Gigi who is forced to truly transform himself and defy the social conventions of the time to bring the story to its resolution.
Compare this to My Fair Lady, which offers similar social commentary but resolves itself in a more standard way: For example 1) Eliza Dolittle only becomes noticeable and lovable after transforming her outward appearance and speech patterns 2) Although Professor Higgins finally realizes his love for Eliza at the end, it is Eliza who is forced to submit her will by effecting a reconciliation that does nothing to resolve any of the issues raised in the scenes leading up to that point.
Definitely see Gigi and judge for yourself. (By the way, the widescreen version is sooooo much better. This is especially apparent in numbers such as "I Remember It Well" where entire characters are forced to be cut out of the screen.)