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.

Freed coerced composers Lerner and Loewe into creating this screen original from Colette's tale following their sensational stage success with My Fair Lady. But Gigi shocks everyone when, despite the best efforts of her mentors to teach the importance of champagne, jewels and independence, the irrepressible girl falls in love with the man for whom she is intended. How adorable they are 10 Gigi (1958) Released, Rated APPROVED Score 18.146 I'm bored. 1 Video 86 Photos 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. 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). 9 Gigi (1958) Released, Rated APPROVED Score 18.382.

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