Gigi Resources

Websites

Is Honoré a Lech?

IMDb has a discussion about this and all things Gigi.

Almost 60 and Still 76% Fresh

Rotten Tomatoes gives Gigi a decent rating, considering the movie isn't what most people expect these days.

Film Nerds Offer an All-You-Can-Eat Gigi Trivia Buffet

The American Film Institute gives us the goods.

Say Yes to the Dress

This website takes us through Gigi's transformation from school dresses to Maxim's, showing how Beaton's gorgeous costumes were used to show Gigi's maturation.

Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Gigi, But Didn't Know to Ask

Here's a full history of the production, from the Hays Code telegram to crew conversations and spats.

Touring Paris, Gigi Style

A film blogger lists twelve must-see sights/sites.

"Against Presentism"

Still chewing through all the eras at play in Gigi, the 1900 Paris period piece made in 1958 and based on WWII-era novella set in 1889? Head here to read about that problem from a historian's perspective.

Une Barbotage, S'il Vous Plait

Visit Maxim's, still in operation after all these years.

Louis Jourdan Gets His Due

A comprehensive fan site for the man who played Gaston.

Book or TV Adaptations

A Broadway Revival, 2015-style

The musical stars Vanessa Hudgens, of Disney Channel and TMZ fame. It closed after 86 performances.

Gigi-The-Novella Vs. Gigi-The-Film

An investigation into the male gaze in both.

Articles and Interviews

Spotlight on Ms. Caron

Her grandfather worried that she wanted to be a professional ballet dancer and would end up a lady of the evening. Little did he know she's just played one on the silver screen, kind of.

La Femme Francaise

Interested in how accurate Gigi is in terms of its portrayal of women?

The Reviews Are In

New York Times critic Bosley Crowther called the film "an obviously blank-check commission."

Worst of the Best

Kate Aurthur ranks Gigi as the worst of the best Picture Winners, calling it "the creepiest, most pedophiliac movie ever to win Best Picture."

In Defense of Gigi

Getting sick of all the Gigi hate? Read one woman's celebration of the flick.

Video

Barbara Walters Hearts Gigi

"Whenever I feel blue, I play Gigi."

Paris, 1900, Minus Cecil Beaton

Here's some honest-to-goodness archival footage from the time itself.

The Original Gigi Trailer

"A 'new' Fair Lady!"

From "Thank Heaven for Little Girls," Onward

A YouTube playlist of every song.

Audio

Maurice Chevalier, Down Under

Honoré himself speaks with famous Aussie interviewer Binny Lum.

NPR's Best Song Supermix

A track of the most popular Oscar-winning songs, from '34 to today.

Images

Paris 1900, As It Really Was

Want to know what the City of Lights really looked like?

Pretty Takes Time

Eva Gabor (Liane) is dressed by Cecil Beaton and his assistants.

Contemporary Influences

Turn-of-the-century French artist Sem inspired Beaton to the max[im's].

An American in Paris

The French movie poster for Gigi.

After Happily Ever After

The cast poses for a quick snap after the shooting wraps.

Wardrobe Malfunction

From when Gigi doesn't yet fit her womanly dress.

An Outfit Fit for A Lady

The grown-up, toned-down shirt-and-skirt number, itself. Those bows!

Those Bows v.2

Someone really liked that skirt and blouse.

From Page to Screen

Beaton's sketches, and the real things: notice that carved wood? It only appears in Honoré 's home.