An egomaniacal film star develops a relationship with a young dancer against the backdrop of Hollywood's silent era.An egomaniacal film star develops a relationship with a young dancer against the backdrop of Hollywood's silent era.An egomaniacal film star develops a relationship with a young dancer against the backdrop of Hollywood's silent era.
- Won 5 Oscars
- 162 wins & 204 nominations total
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Elizabeth Tulloch
- Normaas Norma
- (as Bitsie Tulloch)
Nina Siemaszko
- Admiring Womanas Admiring Woman
- (as Nina Siemazko)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
Storyline
Outside a movie premiere, enthusiastic fan Peppy Miller literally bumps into the swashbuckling hero of the silent film, George Valentin. The star reacts graciously and Peppy plants a kiss on his cheek as they are surrounded by photographers. The headlines demand: "Who's That Girl?" and Peppy is inspired to audition for a dancing bit-part at the studio. However as Peppy slowly rises through the industry, the introduction of talking-pictures turns Valentin's world upside-down. —L. Hamre
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- 12
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaJean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo rehearsed the climactic dance sequence for five months, practicing almost every day in the same studio that Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelly used to rehearse for Singin' in the Rain (1952). "It was really hard," remembers Bejo, "and even now when I look at the movie I can't believe how fast we're doing it. Sometimes it's like my feet still hurt."
- GoofsWomen's fashions changed a great deal from 1927 to 1932; however, Peppy's wardrobe appears to remain in 1927. By 1932, hems were mid-calf and waistlines were at the natural waist.
- Quotes
Doris: I'm unhappy.
George Valentin: So are millions of us.
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits are styled after the style of opening used in the 1920s and 1930s, complete with technical credits shown the way they would have been then.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.18 (2011)
- SoundtracksEstancia OP.8
(Alberto Ginastera))
Conducted by Ernst van Tiel (as Ernst Van Tiel)
Performed by Brussels Philharmonic (as Brussels Philharmonic - The Orchestra of Flanders)
©Boosey & Hawkes c/o Editions Durand/Universal
(p) 2011 La Petite Reine
Courtesy of Universal Music Vision
Top review
A unabashed love letter to Hollywoodland
This is a treat. Charismatic leads with chemistry and talent, in a love story that plays as a pitch perfect homage to vintage Hollywood features, whilst never tipping over into parody, and that's no mean feat. The period detail is outstanding: film stocks, tints, (heck even the frame weave), captions and montage are all on the money.
There's an evocative score, an imaginative use of silence, wonderful locations and costume. All rounded off by a top notch cast which includes a brilliant dog. Dujardin is every inch the charming 20's star and Bejo is sassy, surefooted and gorgeous. Go see this people. They do make 'em like they used to!
There's an evocative score, an imaginative use of silence, wonderful locations and costume. All rounded off by a top notch cast which includes a brilliant dog. Dujardin is every inch the charming 20's star and Bejo is sassy, surefooted and gorgeous. Go see this people. They do make 'em like they used to!
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- Oct 22, 2011
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- Also known as
- Beauty Spot
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Box office
- Budget
- $15,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $44,671,682
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $204,878
- Nov 27, 2011
- Gross worldwide
- $133,432,856
- Runtime
- 1h 40min
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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