The best sequences (the duet I Remember It Well and Gaston's soliloquy) were actually directed by the uncredited Charles Walters, who had previously guided Caron in Lili. The story about the training of a young girl to become a courtesan is hardly the usual basis for a screen song-fest, but it's intelligently handled. Superbly cast (Leslie Caron in the title role, Maurice Chevalier winning a special Oscar, Louis Jourdan), immaculately designed (for CinemaScope in Art Nouveau by Cecil Beaton) and impeccably directed (by Vincente Minnelli), this is a sophisticated and entertaining musical treat. Gigi (1958) - (Movie Clip) The Night They Invented Champagne Leslie Caron (title character) has defeated (Louis Jourdan) at cards, whereupon he honors his bet, and they, with Madame Alvarez (Hermione Gingold) launch Lerner and Loewe's 'The Night They Invented Champagne,' in Gigi, 1958. Starring: Leslie Caron, Louis Jourdan, Hermione Gingold, Maurice Chevalier Directed by: Vincente Minnelli Synopsis: A rich, lush musical set in turn of the century Paris follows the story of a young girl named Gigi (Leslie Caron) who befriends a society playboy named Gaston (Louis Jourdan. Freed coerced composers Lerner and Loewe into creating this screen original from Colette's tale following their sensational stage success with My Fair Lady. When Gaston becomes aware that Gigi has matured into a woman, her grandmother and aunt, who have educated Gigi to be a wealthy mans mistress, urge the pair to. The screenplay by Alan Jay Lerner is based on t. Rightful winner of nine Academy Awards (including best picture), this is the last great musical from genius producer Arthur Freed ( Singin' in the Rain, Show Boat, An American in Paris). Gigi is a 1958 American musical-romance film directed by Vincente Minnelli processed using MGMs Metrocolor. Director Vincente Minnelli Gigi (1958) Watch Now Rent 2.99 HD PROMOTED Watch Now Filters Best Price Free SD HD 4K Rent 2.99 HD 2.99 HD 2.99 HD 2.99 HD 2.99 HD 2.99 HD 2.99 HD 2.99 HD 2.99 HD 3.99 HD Buy 9.99 HD 9.
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