My Fair Lady (1964) - Movie

My Fair Lady (1964)
In this beloved musical, pompous phonetics professor Henry Higgins (Rex Harrison) is so sure of his abilities that he takes it upon himself to transform a Cockney working-class girl into someone who can pass for a cultured member of high society. His subject turns out to be the lovely Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn), who agrees to speech lessons to improve her job prospects. Higgins...
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Release Date: December 25th, 1964

DVD Release Date: December 8th, 1998

G |2 hr 50 min

Plot Summary

In this beloved musical, pompous phonetics professor Henry Higgins (Rex Harrison) is so sure of his abilities that he takes it upon himself to transform a Cockney working-class girl into someone who can pass for a cultured member of high society. His subject turns out to be the lovely Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn), who agrees to speech lessons to improve her job prospects. Higgins and Eliza clash, then form an unlikely bond -- one that is threatened by an aristocratic suitor (Jeremy Brett).

Cast: Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison, Stanley Holloway, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Gladys Cooper, Jeremy Brett, Theodore Bikel, Isobel Elsom

Director: George Cukor

Genres: Musical

Production Co: Warner Brothers

Distributors: CBS/Fox, Paramount Pictures, Fox, 20th Century Fox

Keywords: Quest, Love, Amusing, London, Charming, Transformation

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Ratings & Reviews

100
Gene SiskelChicago Tribune
Audrey Hepburn is a physical wonder; Rex Harrison defines his role; and production designer Gene Allen is the hidden star. A big screen production for the entire family. show more
100
Roger EbertChicago Sun-Times
What distinguishes My Fair Lady above all is that it actually says something. It says it in a film of pointed words, unforgettable music and glorious images, but it says it. show more
100
The Hollywood Reporter
The picture is exquisite, extraordinary, a unique gem of filmmaking. show more

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