MY FAIR LADY

Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison

Warner Bros.; Directed by George Cukor

Rated G; 170 minutes; 1964

Lovable Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn) is rescued from the gutter and transformed into a genteel young woman by professor Henry Higgins (Rex Harrison) who bet a colleague that he could turn any guttersnipe into a lady. The lavishly beautiful costumes and settings, world’s best loved music, and brilliant acting make this an exceptional musical.

 

AWARDS

WINNER OF EIGHT ACADEMY AWARDS® INCLUDING BEST PICTURE

 

REVIEWS

"A stylish, witty, elegantly entertaining show, bigger and much more handsome than life, accomplished in all its elements."

- Hollis Alpert, SATURDAY REVIEW

"Obviously still possesses much of the sheer theatrical magic of the original stage production."

- AMERICA

"It is the brilliance of Miss Hepburn as the Cockney waif that gives an extra touch of the subtle magic and individuality to the film."

- NEW YORK TIMES

"One of the most joyous musicals ever. They don't make movies like this anymore."

- Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

 

BLURB

Schedule MY FAIR LADY as part of a festival dedicated to Best Picture winners.