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Synopsis: Weary of the conventions of Parisian society, a rich playboy and a youthful courtesan-in-training enjoy a platonic friendship, but it may not stay platonic for long. Gaston, the scion of a wealthy Parisian family finds emotional refuge from the superficial lifestyle of upper class Parisian 1900s society with the former mistress of his uncle and her outgoing, tomboy granddaughter, Gigi. When Gaston becomes aware that Gigi has matured into a woman, her grandmother and aunt, who have educated Gigi to be a wealthy man's mistress, urge the pair to act out their roles but love adds a surprise twist to this delightful turn-of-the 20th century Cinderella story.
Director(s): Vincente Minnelli
Production: MGM Home Entertainment
  Won 9 Oscars. Another 12 wins & 9 nominations.
 
IMDB:
6.8
Rotten Tomatoes:
77%
G
Year:
1958
115 min
1,346 Views


But l must say,

l am compared to you.

Maybe it's the women you go with.

How old is Liane?

About 30.

That may be it.

Youth is the thing, Gaston.

Youth!

Stay close to the young. . .

. . .and a little rubs off.

l'm bored.

Bored?

Look at all the captivating

Fascinating things there are to do

Name two

Look at all the pleasures

All the myriad of treasures

We have got

Like what?

Look at Paris in the spring

When each solitary thing

Is more beautiful than ever before

You can hear every tree

Almost saying, ''Look at me!''

-What color are the trees?

-Green!

-What color were they last year?

-Green!

-And next year?

-Green!

It's a bore

Don 't you marvel at the power

Of the mighty Eiffel Tower

Knowing there it will remain evermore

Climbing up to the sky

Over 90 stories high

-How many stories?

-Ninety!

-How many yesterday?

-Ninety!

-And tomorrow?

-Ninety!

It's a bore!

The river Seine

All it can do is flow

But think of wine

It's red or white

-But think of girls

-It's either yes or no

And if it's no or if it's yes

It simply couldn 't matter less

But think of a race

With your horse in seventh place

Then he suddenly begins

And he catches up and wins

With a roar!

It's a bore!

Life is thrilling as can be

Simply not my cup of tea

It's a gay, romantic fling

If you like that sort of thing

-It's intriguing

-It's fatiguing

It's a game

It's the same dull world

Wherever you go

Whatever place you are at

The Earth is round

But everything on it is flat

Don 't tell me

Venice has no lure

Just a town without a sewer

The Leaning Tower I adore

Indecision is a bore

But think of the thrill

Of a bullfight in Seville

When the bull is uncontrolled

And he charges at the bold matador!

It's a bore!

Think of lunch beneath the trees

Stop the carriage, if you please

You mean you don 't want to come?

The thought of lunch leaves me numb

But I implore

Oh, no, Uncle.

It's a bore!

Goodbye, Honor.

Come in.

-Mamita.

-Gaston!

What a wonderful surprise.

How do you feel today, dear Mamita?

Fine, Gaston.

And the better for seeing you.

You've gotten a trifle thinner,

and it's most becoming.

-You think so?

-Oh, yes.

Come and sit down.

ln your chair.

Thank you.

What beautiful material.

Very chic!

Just the sort of thing

Honor used to wear.

A bit more conservative, perhaps.

Would you like a sweet?

No, thank you. But l would love a cup

of your chamomile tea.

But of course.

More than just one, l hope.

Do you have a telephone yet, Mamita?

No, not yet.

Not until Gigi is old enough

to have secrets and admirers.

But there's one upstairs

if it's important.

lt's not important.

Gigi's not at home?

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Alan Jay Lerner

Alan Jay Lerner (August 31, 1918 – June 14, 1986) was an American lyricist and librettist. In collaboration with Frederick Loewe, and later Burton Lane, he created some of the world's most popular and enduring works of musical theatre both for the stage and on film. He won three Tony Awards and three Academy Awards, among other honors. more…

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