Pygmalion (1937 film)
| Pygmalion | |
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| Directed by | Ludwig Berger |
| Written by | Ludwig Berger, Johan De Meester |
| Release dates | February 26, 1937 |
| Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Language | Dutch |
Pygmalion is a 1937 Dutch film directed by Ludwig Berger.
Plot
The film is set in Amsterdam. Elisa "Lisa" is a poor Doeluttel but brutal flower seller from the lower class, with a flat Amsterdam accent. Professor Higgins, a linguist and speech teacher, was shocked by her manner and speech articulation when he encountered Lisa. He looks down on her and even mentions that they have no right to exist if not as a respectable young lady can speak. The next day, Lisa looks in on him in his house on the Prinsengracht. She wants to get diction lessons, so she once as a saleswoman in a store can buy. Higgins was convinced that the girl has no chance of success, but Colonel Pickering wagers that he is unable to make her into a proper lady. Higgins likes a challenge and bets that he will succeed within three months.
His housekeeper, Mrs. Snijders is not happy with her arrival and will prevent notes that Lisa him three months to withdraw. Even so, she offered a room and begin classes for the first lady to her training immediately. But she struggles against, making it immediately clear to him that it would be a proper job. He also gives the courage, until her father a visit and Higgins realizes that he longed for his daughter wants to change. After a bad, Lisa gets a new wardrobe. Then begin her voice lessons. They will soon discover that it is more difficult than thought to the strict teachings and method of Higgins difficult treaties.
Nevertheless, Lisa begins to make progress. She learns how to properly articulate. Higgins decided that the time has come for her to drink tea with his mother for her distinguished teaching to the test set. Lisa knows a flawless accent to apply, but shocked the guests occasionally with her talking points. Not much later they also invited as a guest for a greenhouse. Just before her departure, Mrs. Snijders advises her that the less they say, for how pleasant it will happen. At the ball to the rumors that she is of noble descent.
Lisa comes across as successful neat lady at the ball and Higgins wins the bet. If her business with Higgins to an end, she thinks he's only used for the bet and can not wait to throw her on the street again. She is furious and tells him that she wished he had never taken her to his house. Higgins feels hurt and angry. It results in a quarrel, after which they leave the house unnoticed. Once back in her simple home, she feels that she no longer belongs. She leaves her default and seek refuge in her mother Higgins, who received her with open arms. Higgins has now been informed that they trace and begin a quest.
When he finds Lisa in her mother's house, his concern turns quickly in all bluntness. It is now surprised by the arrival of her father, his life as a drunkard has left behind a career as toespreker. Later she tries to explain her quarrel with Higgins, but it results again in a shouting match. Their anger quickly turns into love.
Cast
- Lily Bouwmeester as Elisa Doeluttel
- Johan De Meester as Higgins
- Emma Morel as Mrs. Higgins
- Eduard Verkade as Pickering
- Matthieu van Eysden as Doeluttel
- Elly Van Stekelenburg as Mrs. Doeluttel
- Nel Oosthout as Juffrouw Snijders
- Sara Heyblom as Mevrouw van Heteren-Hill
- Wim Kan as Mevrouw van Heteren-Hill's zoon
- Tous Sigma as Mevrouw van Heteren-Hill's dochter
Production
George Bernard Shaw, the writer of the same play, sold the rights in 1935 to several film studios from different countries, including the Netherlands. The Dutch company NV Filmex bought the film rights for a sum of 500 guilders.[1] The first film was The German version from 1935, which Shaw spoke with little praise. The star in the Dutch version went to Lily Bouwmeester. The name of the main character was actually Eliza Doolittle, but this was changed to the Dutch version Doeluttel Lisa. Bouwmeester was formerly known as a stage actress and had since 1921 no longer active in the film industry. When she was first considered, the idea was not seriously approached. Yet she was awarded an audition. The director was very impressed by her and Bouwmeester was cast on site.[2]
The film was in 1937 completed. Shaw also spoke here just fun of because he thought it outrageous that the end was changed.[3] Nevertheless it was a huge success and was even screened in cinemas internationally.[4] It was one of only two films from the Netherlands between 1934 and 1940 to get praise from both critics and audiences. This was remarkable, because in this period, 37 films were released.[5] Bouwmeester, whose first name was spelled wrong in the credits , was immediately a star and even had to hire a secretary to keep her fan mail. In addition, she offered a film contract in Hollywood, filmmakers after the actress saw in this film.[2] In 1938 followed the British film, in the Netherlands was released asThe EnglishPygmalion.[6] Ludwig Berger, the director, departed after the release to America to serve his happiness. He wanted the first director to make an American film, but Shaw refused an offer for its film rights for $ 200,000 to sell to Hollywood.[7]
Today the film seen as one of the three most successful films from the period before the Second World.[8] On January 25, 2007 was released on DVD by the Dutch Filmmuseum.[9]
References
- ↑ Total Film History
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Institute for Dutch History BOUWMEESTER, Lily Gertrude Henrietta Maria (1901-1993)
- ↑ Internet Movie Database - Trivia
- ↑ Valley Film from Eliza Doolittle to Lisa Doeluttel - Pygmalion
- ↑ Communications Map of Netherlands: Map of media and communicationby Piet Bakker - Page 157
- ↑ [Context http://www.cinemacontext.nl/id/F000506 Cinema] Dutch film title Pygmalion (1938)
- ↑ The DVD of Pygmalion: Tools menu → The story (page 2)
- ↑ Avro Classic In hopes of blessing
- ↑ Valley Film # 37in February 2007 - Page 128: DVD
External links
- Pygmalion at the Internet Movie Database
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