Leslie Caron
Gigi
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Gigi: Directed by Vincente Minnelli, Charles Walters. With Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, Louis Jourdan, Hermione Gingold. Weary of the conventions of Parisian society, a rich playboy and a youthful courtesan-in-training enjoy a platonic friendship which may not stay platonic for long.
- (24K)
- Comedy, Musical, Romance
- Vincente Minnelli, Charles Walters
- 1958-06-25
The producer then asked him to fly to London to speak to Leslie Caron, who was living there with her husband Peter Hall. Lerner was surprised to discover the star had become anglicized to the point of losing her French accent.
- $3.3 million
- Arthur Freed
- May 15, 1958
May 24, 2023 · The 1958 film “Gigi” turns 65 years old this month and its leading lady, Leslie Caron, remains as charming as ever. Still a beauty and full of personality, she shares some of her favorite moments starring opposite Gene Kelly, Louis Jourdan and Cary Grant.
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Leslie Caron. Actress: Gigi. French ballet dancer Leslie Caron was discovered by the legendary MGM star Gene Kelly during his search for a co-star in one of the finest musicals ever filmed, the Oscar-winning An American in Paris (1951), which was inspired by and based on the music of George Gershwin.
- January 1, 1
- 2 min
- 1.56 m
May 14, 2018 · French actress Leslie Caron in the title role of Gigi, 1958. From Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images. “What about Gigi ?” Leslie Caron asked MGM producer Arthur Freed in the early 1950s.
Leslie Caron. Actress: Gigi. French ballet dancer Leslie Caron was discovered by the legendary MGM star Gene Kelly during his search for a co-star in one of the finest musicals ever filmed, the Oscar-winning An American in Paris (1951), which was inspired by and based on the music of George Gershwin. Leslie's gamine looks and pixie-like appeal ...
A Parisian girl (Leslie Caron) is raised to be a kept woman but dreams of love and marriage in Gigi (1958), directed by Vincente Minnelli. TCM fan Christopher Carhart joins Ben Mankiewicz for an introduction and comments following Gigi, 1958. Guest host Alicia Malone introduces Gigi, 1958.
