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 |
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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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Dick Avery: When I'm done, you'll look like...
Dick Avery: What do you call beautiful? A tree. You'll look like a tree.
Dick Avery: You are mad, aren't you?
Jo Stockton: No, I'm not mad. I'm hurt, and disappointed, and... and mad.
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Fred Astaire also starred in the original 1927 Broadway version of "Funny Face" with his sister Adele Astaire. However, the storylines of the play and movie are entirely different; the film only uses some of the play's songs. Coincidentally, the exact same thing had occurred earlier with The Band Wagon, which had also starred both Astaire and his sister on Broadway in 1931; the film had a different storyline but used some of the play's songs. The only opportunity Astaire had to recreate a role he originated on Broadway was in The Gay Divorcee, from Broadway's "Gay Divorce".
Fred Astaire's character is based on photographer Richard Avedon. In fact, it is Avedon who set up most of the photography for this film, including the famous face portrait of Audrey Hepburn unveiled during the dark room sequence.
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