Directed by:
Jacqueline AudryComposer:
Marcel LandowskiCast:
Gaby Morlay, Jean Tissier, Philippe Noiret, Frank Villard, Isabel Jeans, Madeleine Rousset, Danièle Delorme, Yvonne de Bray, Paul Demange, Yolande Laffon (more)Plots(1)
This French film version of Colette's best-selling novel Gigi predated both the 1950 stage adaptation and the 1958 Hollywood musical of the same name. Set in fin de siecle Paris, The story is the familiar one about 16-year-old Gigi (Daniele Delorme), a waif-like creature who is trained to become a Parisian courtesan by her worldly wise Aunt, Mme. Alvarez (Yvonne de Bray). The girl's first assignment is to serve as the "arm ornament" of wealthy playboy Gaston (Frank Villard), whose previous experiences with women have turned him into something of misogynist. When Gigi falls genuinely in love with Gaston, Mme. Alvarez is appalled: after all, true love is bad for business. Gaston is likewise taken aback by Gigi's devotion -- until he realizes with startling suddenness that he has fallen for her. Long unavailable in the U.S. due to the Oscar-winning MGM musical remake, Gigi happily resurfaced on American cable television in the mid-1990s. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Gaby Morlay
France
Best movies:
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Jean Tissier
France
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Philippe Noiret
France
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Frank Villard
France
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Isabel Jeans
UK
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Gigi (1958)
Madeleine Rousset
France
Best movies:
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Danièle Delorme
France
Best movies:
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Yvonne de Bray
France
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Paul Demange
France
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Yolande Laffon
France
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René Marjac
France
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Georgette Tissier
France
Best movies:
Royal Affairs in Versailles (1954)
Marcel Rouzé
France
Best movies:
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Hélène Pépée
France
John Van Dreelen
Netherlands
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