Funny Face (1957) | |
| Director(s) | Stanley Donen |
| Producer(s) | Roger Edens |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Musical, Romance |
| Top Topics | Romance (Comic) |
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Funny Face (1957) was a Romance - Comedy Film directed by Stanley Donen and produced by Roger Edens.
Academy Awards 1957 --- Ceremony Number 30 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Art Direction | Art Direction: Hal Pereira, George W. Davis; Set Decoration: Sam Comer, Ray Moyer | Nominated |
| Best Cinematography | Ray June | Nominated |
| Best Costume Design | Edith Head, Hubert de Givenchy | Nominated |
| Best Writing | Leonard Gershe | Nominated |
BlogHub Articles:
Funny Face (1957) Shows Audrey Hepburn’s Enduring Beauty
By 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 25, 2020 From 4 Star FilmsI’m not an expert on fashion photographers, but with only a passing interest in the industry, two of the most luminous names I know are probably Richard Avedon and Bob Willougby. Their names seem to crop up more than almost anyone when you consider film stills. It’s no coincidence that t... Read full article
Fashion vs. Empathicalism: Audrey Hepburn in ‘Funny Face’ (Stanley Donen, 1957)
By Virginie Pronovost on May 4, 2019 From The Wonderful World of CinemaMy article on Funny Face written for the Salute to Audrey Hepburn Blogathon! Published on my blog Three Enchanting Ladies Three Enchanting Ladies The following statement is a fact: Audrey Hepburn was one of the most iconic, lovely and stylish actresses to have ever graced the screen. It?s not surpr... Read full article
Musical Monday: “Funny Face” (1957)
on Dec 9, 2013 From Comet Over HollywoodIt?s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week?s musical: ?Funny Face” -Musical ... Read full article
Give 'Em the Old Pizzazz - Funny Face (1957)
By The Lady Eve on Apr 13, 2012 From Lady Eve's Reel LifeDirector Stanley Donen and actress Audrey Hepburn are being honored separately and together at this year's TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood. The director, who will be making personal appearances at all screenings of his films, did some of his best work with the sublime Audrey as his leading la... Read full article
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Quotes from
Jo Stockton: I have no desire to be kissed.
Dick Avery: Let me show you something.
[Serving wine and speaking in a friendly tone]
Dick Avery: Gentlemen: may I take this opportunity to tell you that you look like a mess of worms? And that you not only look like a mess of worms, but you ARE a mess of worms. And I'll bet you've been sitting at this table all these years because if you ever left it you'd be picked up on a vagrancy charge.
Old French men: [Nod and smile in enthusiastic agreement]
Dick Avery: Your defense rests.
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Facts about
Ditzy model Marion is played by Dovima, who was one of the top fashion models of the day and often worked with Richard Avedon.
Audrey Hepburn did not want to be separated from her husband Mel Ferrer, so filming of the Paris scenes was timed to coincide with Ferrer's filming of Elena et les hommes (USA title: "Paris Does Strange Things") with Ingrid Bergman. Paris' unseasonably rainy weather had to be worked into the script, particularly during the balloons photo shoot scene. During filming of the Paris scenes, much of the crew and cast were on edge because of riots and political violence that were gripping the city.
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