Pygmalion
"He picked up a girl from the gutter - and changed her into a glamorous society butterfly!"
Originally released in 1938. Pygmalion is a comedy/drama film. directed by Leslie Howard.
Starring Leslie Howard, Wendy Hiller, and Wilfrid Lawson
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
October 6, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (154 votes)
Budget
$350K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Leslie Howard
as Henry Higgins
Wendy Hiller
as Eliza Doolittle
Wilfrid Lawson
as Alfred Doolittle
Marie Lohr
as Mrs. Higgins
Scott Sunderland
as Colonel George Pickering
Jean Cadell
as Mrs. Pearce
David Tree
as Freddy Eynsford-Hill
Everley Gregg
as Mrs. Eynsford-Hill
Leueen MacGrath
as Clara Eynsford-Hill
Esme Percy
as Count Aristid Karpathy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $350,000
Production Companies
- Gabriel Pascal Productions
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
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 Leslie Howard.
How long is Pygmalion?
Pygmalion has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Pygmalion released?
Pygmalion was released on October 6, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pygmalion?
The main cast of Pygmalion includes Leslie Howard, Wendy Hiller, Wilfrid Lawson, Marie Lohr, Scott Sunderland.
Is Pygmalion worth watching?
Pygmalion has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 154 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.