Pygmalion
He picked up a girl from the gutter - and changed her into a glamorous society butterfly!
1939 1h 36m
When linguistics professor Henry Higgins boasts that he can pass off Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle as a princess with only six months' training, Colonel George Pickering takes him up on the bet. Eliza moves into Higgins's home and begins her rigorous training after the professor comes to a financial agreement with her dustman father, Alfred. But the plucky young woman is not the only one undergoing a transformation.
Movie Details
| Original title | Pygmalion |
|---|---|
| Release date | Mar 3, 1939 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Keywords | teacher, based on play or musical, teacher student relationship, transformation, professor, tea, bet, high society, bath, etiquette, elocution, guttersnipe |
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FAQ
What is Pygmalion about?
When linguistics professor Henry Higgins boasts that he can pass off Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle as a princess with only six months' training, Colonel George Pickering takes him up on the bet. Eliza moves into Higgins's home and begins her rigorous training after the professor comes to a financial agreement with her dustman father, Alfred. But the plucky young woman is not the only one undergoing a transformation.
When was Pygmalion released?
Pygmalion was released on Mar 3, 1939 (status: Released).
Who directed Pygmalion?
Leslie Howard, Anthony Asquith directed Pygmalion.
What is the TMDB rating of Pygmalion?
Pygmalion has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 from 165 votes.