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Gigi Rizzi
Gigi may refer to: Colette novella-related * Gigi (novella), ''Gigi'' (novella), a 1944 novella by the French writer Colette ** Gigi (1949 film), ''Gigi'' (1949 film), a French adaptation of the novella by Jacqueline Audry ** Gigi (1958 film), ''Gigi'' (1958 film), an American musical by Vincente Minnelli, based on the novella *** Gigi (musical), ''Gigi'' (musical), a 1973 musical based on the 1958 film ** Gigi (play), ''Gigi'' (play), a 1951 Broadway play based on the novella, starring Audrey Hepburn Music * Gigi (Canadian band), a Canadian pop music group * Gigi (Indonesian band), a rock group from Indonesia * Gigi (Hank Jones album), ''Gigi'' (Hank Jones album), a 1958 jazz album by pianist Hank Jones * Gigi (André Previn album), ''Gigi'' (André Previn album), a 1958 jazz album by André Previn, Shelly Manne and Red Mitchell * Gigi (song), "Gigi" (song), from the 1958 film * Gigi l'amoroso, a 1974 hit song by Dalida People Given name * Gigi Causey, American producer * Gig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gigi (novella)
''Gigi'' () is a 1944 in literature, 1944 novella by French writer Colette. The plot focuses on a young Parisian girl being groomed for a career as a courtesan and her relationship with the wealthy cultured man named Gaston who falls in love with her and eventually marries her. The novel was translated into English by Roger Senhouse and published (with "The Cat" translated by Antonia White) in 1953. The life story of Yola Letellier, the wife of Henri Letellier (publisher of ''Le Journal (Paris), Le Journal'' and mayor of Deauville (1925–1928)), was the inspiration for the novel. Adaptations The novella was the basis for Gigi (1949 film), a 1949 French film starring Danièle Delorme and Gaby Morlay. In 1951, it was Gigi (play), adapted for the stage by Anita Loos. Colette had personally picked the yet unknown Audrey Hepburn on first sight to play the title role. Her Aunt Alicia was played by stage legend Cathleen Nesbitt, who was to become Hepburn's acting mentor from that t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |