Gigi

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6.6/10

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Classic Musical Comedy Musical Romance

Weary of the conventions of Parisian society, a rich playboy and a youthful courtesan-in-training enjoy a platonic friendship which may not stay platonic for long.Weary of the conventions of Parisian society, a rich playboy and a youthful courtesan-in-training enjoy a platonic friendship which may not stay platonic for long.Weary of the conventions of Parisian society, a rich playboy and a youthful courtesan-in-training enjoy a platonic friendship which may not stay platonic for long.

Directors
- Vincente Minnelli
- Charles Walters
Writers
Stars

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IMDb RATING

6.6/10

25K

YOUR RATING

Directors
- Vincente Minnelli
- Charles Walters
Writers
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Won 9 Oscars
- 22 wins & 9 nominations total

Harlequin
(uncredited)

Cecil Beaton

Gentleman in Park
(uncredited)

Jacques Bertrand

Maitre d'Hotel Maxim's
(uncredited)

Margaret Bristow

Showgirl
(uncredited)

Paul Cristo

Restaurant Patron
(uncredited)

Hubert de Lapparent

Gaston's Private Secretary
(uncredited)

Cilly Feindt

Girl on Horseback at Pré Catelan
(uncredited)

Directors
- Vincente Minnelli
- Charles Walters
Writers
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Trivia
When Alan Jay Lerner met Leslie Caron in London to discuss the film with her, he was surprised to discover that Caron, who was of French birth, had become so immersed in the English culture that she had lost her French accent.

Goofs
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.

Quotes
Aunt Alicia: Love, my dear Gigi, is a thing of beauty like a work of art, and like a work of art it is created by artists. The greater the artist the greater the art. And what makes an artist?
Gigi: Cigars and jewelry?
Aunt Alicia: Gigi, you're from another planet.

Alternate versions
In some prints shown on television, we see still photos of Leslie Caron part of the time during the song "Gigi", instead of seeing Louis Jourdan singing. (This occurs after the verse and first chorus, when the orchestra plays the song while Jourdan only exclaims "Gigi!") As shown currently, we see Jourdan singing throughout the whole song, as in the theatrical release.

Connections
Edited into Histoire(s) du cinéma: Une histoire seule (1989)

Soundtracks
Thank Heaven for Little Girls
(uncredited)
Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Music by Frederick Loewe
Performed by Maurice Chevalier

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Featured review

I rediscovered this great, perfect musical.

The ability to do fine musicals was one of Hollywood's endearing traits. However, in Gigi they produced a GREAT musical that is in a class by itself. The score, the libretto, the costumes, photography et al won Oscars and deserved them.

However, the cast led by Caron and Chevalier all deserved a special Oscar. They were cast perfectly and performed to perfection. Could there be a better Gigi than Caron? Her ability to go from a charming child to a beautiful women is overwhelming. The songs that Chevalier has made into classics, appear to have been written especially for him. Could one visualize any other personality performing these songs?

Jourdan is perfect in his role and so is Gingold. Thank heaven!!! Lastly, I must pay homage to that city on the Seine. It is the ultimate star and should have gotten a special award.

I agree with those readers that have called Gigi the best Hollywood musical; it is really the perfect musical. Thank heaven!!!