In which the Mister and Kid 1 joins me in reviewing GIGI (1958), from directors Vincente Minnelli and Charles Walters (uncredited) with a screenplay by Alan Jay Lerner and based on the novella by Colette.  In turn-of-the-century Paris, the young, spirited Gigi (Leslie Caron) is being groomed by her grandmother (Hermione Gingold) and sophisticated great-aunt (Isabel Jeans) to become a successful courtesan in the manner of their own glamorous family tradition.  Gigi spends her time with Gaston Lachaille (Louis Jourdan), a wealthy, bored playboy and family friend, who views her as a charming younger sister and confidante, not realizing her true destiny.  As Gigi blossoms into a young woman, Gaston’s feelings evolve from platonic affection to romantic desire, forcing Gigi to choose between becoming his kept mistress or demanding a respectable life on her own terms.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 55 m, is rated G (although maybe that should change based on the topic).  We caught the film on the TCM app but it’s currently available to buy/rent on Amazon’s platform.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.

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Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library