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Gigi

film by Minnelli [1958]
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Caron, Leslie: Gigi publicity still
Caron, Leslie: Gigi publicity still Leslie Caron in a publicity still for the 1958 film version of Colette's Gigi.

The 1958 film Gigi, directed by Vincente Minnelli, is a musical romantic comedy based on a novella by Colette. The story is set in Paris and follows a French teenager who is raised by courtesans and trained to be a mistress to a wealthy gentleman. The film features classic songs such as "Thank Heaven for Little Girls" and "Gigi". It was a significant success, winning nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Minnelli. The film is noted as a notable example of the studio system's musical productions.1

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  2. Vincente Minnelli - Films of the later 1950s: Lust for Life , Gigi , and Some Came Running

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