Pygmalion

A cockney flower girl is transformed into a duchess by a linguistics professor who bets he can teach her to speak like one. The experiment leads to unexpected social and romantic complications as Eliza Higgins navigates her newfound world and her relationship with Professor Henry Higgins.

Pygmalion was met with widespread critical acclaim upon its release, praised for its witty screenplay, strong performances, and faithful adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's play. Wendy Hiller's portrayal of Eliza Doolittle was particularly lauded, earning her an Academy Award nomination.

• A witty and well-acted adaptation of Shaw's classic play.
• Wendy Hiller delivers a star-making performance as Eliza.
• The film successfully captures the social commentary and humor of the original work.

Google audience: While specific Google user ratings are not readily available for this older film, contemporary reviews highlighted its charm and intelligent script, suggesting it was well-received by audiences who appreciated its sophisticated comedy and social observations.

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress (Wendy Hiller). Won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress (Wendy Hiller).

This 1935 film adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's play was actually made in Britain and was directed by Ludwig Berger, who had previously directed the acclaimed 1938 film 'The Great Waltz'.