My Fair Lady (1964) — DVD
Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison star in this lavish, Academy Award-winning musical adaptation of the beloved Broadway show. In Edwardian London, Professor Henry Higgins (Harrison), an exacting expert in phonetics, wagers that he can transform Cockney flower seller Eliza Doolittle (Hepburn) into a woman who can pass as a member of high society. As Eliza learns new speech and manners, her growing confidence challenges Higgins's assumptions about class, identity, and independence. Filled with memorable songs, dazzling costumes, and witty dialogue, My Fair Lady is a classic Hollywood musical.
Cast & Filmmakers
Starring: Audrey Hepburn (Eliza Doolittle), Rex Harrison (Professor Henry Higgins), Stanley Holloway (Alfred P. Doolittle), Wilfrid Hyde-White (Colonel Pickering), and Gladys Cooper (Mrs. Higgins).
Director: George Cukor.
Based on: The stage musical by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, adapted from George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion.
Release year: 1964.
Genre: Musical / Romance / Drama.
Memorable Songs
Musical favorites include “Wouldn't It Be Loverly,” “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” “On the Street Where You Live,” “Get Me to the Church on Time,” and “I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face.”
Hollywood Connections & Trivia
- Best Picture winner: My Fair Lady won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
- Rex Harrison's Oscar: Harrison won Best Actor for his portrayal of Henry Higgins, a role he also played on Broadway.
- Director's recognition: George Cukor won the Academy Award for Best Director.
- Broadway origins: Julie Andrews originated Eliza Doolittle in the Broadway production, while Audrey Hepburn played the character in the film.
- Famous singing voice: Marni Nixon provided much of Eliza's singing voice in the film, dubbing Audrey Hepburn's vocals.
DVD Information
Film: My Fair Lady (1964).
Format: DVD. Specific packaging and bonus features depend on the supplied edition.
Condition — New DVD
New DVD. Packaging, inserts, and any bonus features depend on the supplied edition.