My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

2005TV ShowEnded1 SeasonMandarin
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IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic97
Google Users94%
Director: George CukorGenres: Musical, Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, is taught to speak and behave like a lady of high society by Professor Henry Higgins. He makes a bet that he can pass her off as a duchess at an ambassador's garden party. Based on George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion.

Critical Reception

My Fair Lady was a monumental critical and commercial success, widely acclaimed for its lavish production, witty screenplay, memorable songs, and outstanding performances, particularly from Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison. It is considered one of the greatest musicals ever made.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dazzling visual splendor and sophisticated humor.
  • Audrey Hepburn's performance as Eliza Doolittle is considered iconic and captivating.
  • Rex Harrison's portrayal of Professor Higgins is lauded for its intellectual charm and wit.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved My Fair Lady, praising its timeless story, beautiful music, and the stellar performances of its lead actors. Many consider it a classic that holds up exceptionally well over time.

Awards & Accolades

Won 8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Rex Harrison. Nominated for 3 additional Oscars. Won a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy.

Fun Fact

Although Audrey Hepburn sings in the film, her singing voice was dubbed by Marni Nixon for most of her songs. However, Hepburn did sing "Wouldn't It Be Loverly" and parts of "I Could Have Danced All Night" herself.

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