| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Audrey Hepburn | ... | Jo Stockton | |
| Fred Astaire | ... | Dick Avery | |
| Kay Thompson | ... | Maggie Prescott | |
| Michel Auclair | ... | Prof. Emile Flostre | |
| Robert Flemyng | ... | Paul Duval | |
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Dovima | ... | Marion |
| Suzy Parker | ... | Specialty Dancer (Think Pink Number) | |
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Sunny Hartnett | ... | Specialty Dancer (Think Pink Number) |
| Jean Del Val | ... | Hairdresser | |
| Virginia Gibson | ... | Babs | |
| Sue England | ... | Laura | |
| Ruta Lee | ... | Lettie | |
| Alex Gerry | ... | Dovitch | |
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Iphigenie Castiglioni | ... | Armande |
Fashion photographer Dick Avery, in search for an intellectual backdrop for an air-headed model, expropriates a Greenwich Village bookstore. When the photo session is over the store is left in a shambles, much to salesgirl Jo Stockton's dismay. Avery stays behind to help her clean up. Later, he examines the photos taken there and sees Jo in the background of one shot. He is intrigued by her unique appearance, as is Maggie Prescott, the editor of a leading fashion magazine. They offer Jo a modeling contract, which she reluctantly accepts only because it includes a trip to Paris. Eventually, her snobbish attitude toward the job softens, and Jo begins to enjoy the work and the company of her handsome photographer. Written by alfiehitchie
This snappy musical teams an ageing Fred Astaire with the young and lively Audrey Hepburn, puts them in Paris with a lovely Gershwin score, and piles on the slush to create romantic confection that really is irresistible.
Audrey is at her best here, whether singing (in her own voice) How Long Has This Been Going On?', dancing wildly around a café, or looking like a mannequin in the fabulous frocks. Kay Thompson is on hand too, with her own fabulous number, Think Pink' about the trials and tribulations of being a fashion magazine editor.
It probably works best with the misty filters and the dreamy sequences, though. And Audrey is serenaded by Fred dancing beneath her window, like the dashing prince who comes to rescue Rapunzel. Musical corn perhaps, but addictive nonetheless.