Funny Face Page #8

Synopsis: Fashion photographer Dick Avery, in search for an intellectual backdrop for an air-headed model, expropriates a Greenwich Village bookstore. When the photo session is over the store is left in a shambles, much to salesgirl Jo Stockton's dismay. Avery stays behind to help her clean up. Later, he examines the photos taken there and sees Jo in the background of one shot. He is intrigued by her unique appearance, as is Maggie Prescott, the editor of a leading fashion magazine. They offer Jo a modeling contract, which she reluctantly accepts only because it includes a trip to Paris. Eventually, her snobbish attitude toward the job softens, and Jo begins to enjoy the work and the company of her handsome photographer.
Director(s): Stanley Donen
Production: Paramount Pictures
  Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 6 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.1
Rotten Tomatoes:
88%
NOT RATED
Year:
1957
103 min
1,379 Views


when I close mine.

- Professor?

- Call me Emile.

Would there be any value

in my contacting philosophers

in cities like

Omaha and Detroit and...

and acquainting them

with empathicalism?

Your mouth suggests to me

burgundy velvet.

Dr Post, who runs a shop I worked in,

has contacts in several universities.

Please.

Don't say another word.

- But I came here to talk.

- We'll talk.

- Later.

- Why don't I come back later?

But I need you now.

Professor Flostre, I came to talk

with a philosopher.

You're talking like a man.

But I am a man. And you're a woman.

That's not what I came

to talk about.

My dear.

There is a magical moment

waiting for us.

- Don't come any closer.

- Why are you behaving like this?

- You come from Greenwich Village.

- I'm moving uptown. Yonkers.

But before you move...

I cannot keep them waiting.

I must make an announcement.

- What shall I say?

- Tell them it was all my fauIt.

Maggie, where's Dick?

You toId him to go and he went.

He flies at 10:
30pm.

He mustn't!

I knew you would not let us down!

- You must do the collection!

- Later. I've got to get to Dick.

- We are so late already.

- I want to help.

I know how you feel,

even if you think I don't.

- I can put myself in your place.

- Maggie, that's empathy!

That's what you've been talking

about! Why didn't you say?

Get to work. I'll take care

of Dick. Leave it to me!

Lettie, what is the name

of Dick Avery's hotel?

- Le Savoyard.

- Get me the number.

- How long before we can begin?

- We're ready.

Messieurs et mesdames.

We are proud to bring you

a new collection by PauI Duval,

inspired by the Quality Woman,

chosen to represent a great American

fashion magazine, Quality.

We begin with Hors d'Oeuvre.

Hotel Savoyard?

M. Dick Avery, s'il vous plait?

(bell rings)

- Monsieur, your bill is ready.

- I know. 352,428 francs.

- Merci, monsieur. Come back soon.

- Thank you.

(woman) He doesn't answer, madame.

I will give you the desk.

(phone rings)

Hello. Monsieur Avery?

He just left.

Well, run out and get him!

It's urgent!

Oui, madame.

I'm so sorry. It was too late.

(applause)

- Did you get him?

- No. We'll get him at the airport.

- I can't find it!

- How are you spelling it?

- A-U-L-Y.

- Orly. O-R-L-Y.

- You were there!

- I'm just so nervous.

- Are you ready?

- (Jo) Just about.

(announcer)

Monsieurs et mesdames, Jonquille.

(Jo) I'm ready.

You can board your plane now,

monsieur. Pleasant flight.

Thanks.

(loudspeaker)

Attention! Attention!

Monsieur Avery?

Monsieur Richard Avery?

Maggie, is there any news?

They promised they'd get my message

to him before he boarded.

(clock strikes)

It's too late.

The clock must be fast.

He just hasn't got the message yet.

I'm sure he got it.

He didn't want to talk to me.

I don't blame him.

I hurt him too much.

And now, the finale

of the collection. Wedding Day.

What a beautifuI bride!

Yes. Pity it isn't her wedding.

Professor!

Keep away from me, you!

If you lay one finger on me,

I will call your embassy.

I want to apologise.

She wasn't worth fighting about.

- Don't tell me I did that!

- You?

You didn't even give me a headache.

She did this to me, with a statue

that cost 200,000 francs.

- She did that?

- I have 18 stitches in my head.

- She gave you 18 stitches?

- And a gashed lip.

And six stitches in my ear.

Professor, I love every broken bone

in your body!

Excuse me, Duval. Where is Jo?

She was magnificent!

You should've seen her!

- Where is she?

- I don't know, she was here...

Lettie! Have you seen Jo?

No, I...

Oh, Dick, she was just great!

Maggie, where's Jo?

Have you seen her?

She was here, but she's disappeared.

- Did she say where she was going?

- I understand now.

She put herself in your place,

so put yourself in her place.

You'll meet each other

in somebody's place.

That's it!

Maggie, you ought to be president.

I thought I was!

I love your funny face

Your sunny, funny...

- 'S wonderfuI

- 'S wonderfuI

- 'S marvellous

- 'S marvellous

That you should care

For me

- 'S awfuI nice

- 'S awfuI nice

'S paradise

'S paradise

'S what I love

To see

You've made my life so glamorous

You can't blame me for feeling

amorous

Oh, 's wonderfuI

'S marvellous

That you should care

For me

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Leonard Gershe

Leonard Gershe (June 10, 1922 - March 9, 2002) was an American playwright, screenwriter, and lyricist. Born in New York City, Gershe made his Broadway debut as a lyricist for the 1950 revue Alive and Kicking. He wrote the book for Harold Rome's musical stage adaptation of Destry Rides Again in 1959, and in 1969 a play, Butterflies are Free. Later Gershe wrote another play, Snacks, intended for Tony Danza. He wrote the lyrics for the "Born in a Trunk" sequence from the Judy Garland/James Mason musical A Star Is Born. In the 1950s, Gershe wrote ten scripts for the Ann Sothern sitcom Private Secretary. He also wrote a number of episodes of The Lucy Show. His screen credits include Funny Face, 40 Carats, and Butterflies Are Free. According to World of Wonder Gershe had a long-term relationship with composer Roger Edens.Gershe died in Beverly Hills, California from complications from a stroke. more…

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