Pygmalion
Originally released in 1937. Pygmalion is a comedy film. directed by Ludwig Berger.
Starring Lily Bouwmeester, Johan De Meester, and Eduard Verkade
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 26, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lily Bouwmeester
as Elisa Doeluttel
Johan De Meester
as Higgens
Eduard Verkade
as Pickering
Emma Morel
as Mrs. Higgins
Matthieu van Eysden
as Doeluttel
Sara Heyblom
as Mevrouw van Heteren-Hill
Wim Kan
as Mevrouw van Heteren-Hill's zoon
Nel Oosthout
as Juffrouw Snijders
Elly Van Stekelenburg
as Mrs. Doeluttel
Tous Sigma
as Mevrouw van Heteren-Hill's dochter
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Frequently Asked Questions
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 b...
Who directed Pygmalion?
Pygmalion was directed by Ludwig Berger.
How long is Pygmalion?
Pygmalion has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Pygmalion released?
Pygmalion was released on February 26, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pygmalion?
The main cast of Pygmalion includes Lily Bouwmeester, Johan De Meester, Eduard Verkade, Emma Morel, Matthieu van Eysden.