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Pygmalion (1938)

★ 7.7Approved90 minDirector: Leslie Howard

1938 British film written by G. B. Shaw from his play

Pygmalion is a 1938 British film based on George Bernard Shaw's 1913 play, and adapted by him for the screen. It stars Leslie Howard as Professor Henry Higgins and Wendy Hiller as Eliza Doolittle.

The film was a financial and critical success, and won an Oscar for Best Screenplay and three more nominations: Best Picture, Best Actor (Howard), and Best Actress (Hiller). The screenplay later was adapted into the 1956 theatrical musical My Fair Lady, which in turn led to the 1964 film of the same name.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Pygmalion about?
Pygmalion (1938) — The snobbish and intellectual Professor of languages, Henry Higgins, makes a bet with his friend that he can take a London flower seller, Eliza Doolittle, from the gutters and pass her off as a society lady. However, he discovers that this involves dealing with a human being with
Is Pygmalion based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Pygmalion scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.