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Pygmalion
1938
Anthony Asquith
1938·Approved·United Kingdom
United KingdomAward tierSilver
A phonetics and diction expert makes a bet that he can teach a cockney flower girl to speak proper English and pass as a lady in high society.
Cast
Leslie Howard·Wendy Hiller·Wilfrid Lawson·Marie Lohr
Producers
Gabriel Pascal
Languages
EnglishMajor Awards
1 win · 3 nominations
Wins (1)
Best Actor
Venice Film Festival (1938)
Best Actor
Leslie Howard
Nominations (3)
Best Picture
Academy Awards, USA (1939)
Best Picture
Best Actor
Academy Awards, USA (1939)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Leslie Howard
Best Actress
Academy Awards, USA (1939)
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Wendy Hiller