Gigi originally declines Gaston’s offer of an affair and financial security, but soon calls him back. How can he condemn her to life as a courtesan if he loves her? She is hurt to hear that Gaston loves her. Gaston says that he cannot continue as they are because he is in love with Gigi. She begs Gaston to continue their friendship as it is, maybe seeing each other more frequently. Gigi is not innocent to the consequences of life as a French Courtesan. They ask for a house, a car, and a chauffer. They desire a legal agreement guaranteeing that Gaston will provide well for Gigi as his mistress. ![]() Gigi’s Aunt Alysia and Grandmother put the breaks on Gaston spending time with Gigi. ![]() He is amused by Gigi’s innocence and exuberance.Īfter a friendly sea-side trip to Trouville, Gaston realizes that Gigi has matured into a beautiful young woman and that he is in love with her. One place he finds enjoyment is spending quiet evenings with Gigi and her Grandmother and pampering them. Gaston is a world famous playboy who is bored with society life and mistresses. ![]() Madame Alvarez had “closed the gates” on their affair when she learned of his infidelity. Honore admits that he was unfaithful to Madame Alvarez because he feared that he was in love with her and was considering marriage. They reminisce in a sunset beach scene about their past affair. A young Honore was once the lover of Gigi’s Grandmother. The son of happily married parents, Gaston has chosen to emulate his playboy Uncle, Honore, portrayed by Maurice Chevalier. Gaston, acted by Louis Jordan, is a dear family friend of Gigi and her Grandmother’s. Her Grandmother and Aunt Alysia are grooming her for life as the “mistress” of a wealthy man. She lives in a modest apartment with her absentee, opera singer mother and her retired courtesan Grandmother, Madame Alvarez. ![]() Gigi is a Parisian school girl who is charmingly played by Leslie Caron. It is based upon the novel by French writer Colette. According to one report the cat reacted violently every time Leslie Caron was near it, but director Vincente Minelli wanted to use that particular cat, so they actually drugged the poor animal during its scenes.The 1958 film Gigi is a delightful Lerner and Loewe musical that was directed by Vincente Minnelli. Kitty Carnage Warning! The cat appears to be extremely relaxed in the film and there may be a reason for that. Later the cat is seen lying on Gigi’s bed as she pets it.Īnd finally Gigi is in her room as she sings the song “Say a Prayer for Me Tonight” to the cat while awaiting her big date with Gaston. Whenever Gaston comes to visit, either Gigi or Madame Alvarez moves the cat to another chair. The cat lives in Gigi’s home where she lives with her grandmother, Madame Alvarez (Hermione Gingold) and is usually seen sitting in one of the chairs in their parlour. Synopsis: A rich, lush musical set in turn of the century Paris follows the story of a young girl named Gigi (Leslie Caron) who befriends a society playboy named Gaston (Louis Jourdan.) Their friendship evolves into something more as Gigi comes of age, but the expectations put upon them by society and Gigi’s guardians may end up tearing them apart.įeatured Feline: Although the Maine Coon cat seen in this film plays no direct part upon the proceedings (and doesn’t even have a name mentioned), it is seen so often we simply must give it a Featured Feline status. Starring: Leslie Caron, Louis Jourdan, Hermione Gingold, Maurice Chevalier
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