Gigi (1958 film) most French. The winner is Chevalier, in a performance that makes one feel as if you're gagging on pastry… Perhaps if the sweetness of "Gigi" was contrasted with elements of honest vulgarity, the picture could balance itself out… Ten minutes into the movie, you've resolved the plot and are left to wallow in lovely frou-frou. [The film] makes wonderful use of the usual Parisian landmarks, and benefits from extraordinary period costumes and sets." "Gigi" won a record-breaking nine Academy Awards (at the 1959 Oscars ceremony); however, this record only lasted for one year, as "Ben-Hur" broke this record the following
The Rookie (1959 film) Newmar was in the film for "oomph". Filming took place in August 1959 under the title "The Last Rookie". Lippert said he spent $250,000 to sell the film. "The Rookie" scored a strong box office performance, encouraging 20th Century Fox to rehire Noonan and Marshall for a second feature, originally titled "Double Trouble" but renamed "Swingin' Along" prior to its 1962 release. It was not successful and Noonan and Marshall broke up to pursue solo careers. The Rookie (1959 film) The Rookie is a 1959 American comedy film directed by George O'Hanlon in CinemaScope. It was the first film starring