An egomaniacal film star develops a relationship with a young dancer against the backdrop of Hollywood's silent era.An egomaniacal film star develops a relationship with a young dancer against the backdrop of Hollywood's silent era.An egomaniacal film star develops a relationship with a young dancer against the backdrop of Hollywood's silent era.
- Won 5 Oscars
- 162 wins & 204 nominations total
Elizabeth Tulloch
- Norma
- (as Bitsie Tulloch)
Nina Siemaszko
- Admiring Woman
- (as Nina Siemazko)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJean Dujardin became the first-ever French actor to win a Best Actor Academy Award when he won an Oscar for this film.
- GoofsWhen George meets Peppy for the first time, he is surrounded by reporters and photographers. One reporter has the typical "PRESS" card stuck in his hat brim, but the typeface is Helvetica, which was not introduced until 1958.
- Quotes
Doris: I'm unhappy.
George Valentin: So are millions of us.
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits are in the style of the 1920s and 1930s, complete with technical credits shown the way they were then.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.18 (2011)
- SoundtracksEstancia OP.8
(Alberto Ginastera))
Conducted by Ernst van Tiel (as Ernst Van Tiel)
Performed by Brussels Philharmonic (as Brussels Philharmonic - The Orchestra of Flanders)
©Boosey & Hawkes c/o Editions Durand/Universal
(p) 2011 La Petite Reine
Courtesy of Universal Music Vision
Featured review
Fantastically Entertaining Film!!!
I go to a lot of screenings and it is rare that once the credits roll I feel satisfied. One or more of the elements of most films just don't work together to create a feeling that you have been thoroughly entertained.
I am happy to say that this film DELIVERS! The acting is superb, the chemistry between all of the actors is sizzling, the comedy is absolutely hilarious, the storyline grips you and never lets go, the music is superb, and you feel emotionally connected with the characters and story.
If you check my previous reviews, you will see that I am most often moved to write a review when a film was really bad, but this film caught me completely off guard and I just had to express my overwhelming satisfaction with this filmmaking experience.
I can't imagine how difficult it must have been to try and finance a period film with two stars who were not well known outside of their own country. I am just overjoyed that it all came together. This is how film should make you feel when you leave the theater - entertained! To the entire production team - BRAVO!!
I am happy to say that this film DELIVERS! The acting is superb, the chemistry between all of the actors is sizzling, the comedy is absolutely hilarious, the storyline grips you and never lets go, the music is superb, and you feel emotionally connected with the characters and story.
If you check my previous reviews, you will see that I am most often moved to write a review when a film was really bad, but this film caught me completely off guard and I just had to express my overwhelming satisfaction with this filmmaking experience.
I can't imagine how difficult it must have been to try and finance a period film with two stars who were not well known outside of their own country. I am just overjoyed that it all came together. This is how film should make you feel when you leave the theater - entertained! To the entire production team - BRAVO!!
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- Jester90210
- Oct 25, 2011
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official sites
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- Also known as
- Beauty Spot
- Filming locations
- Bradbury Building - 304 S. Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA(Kinograph studio staircase)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $15,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $44,671,682
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $204,878
- Nov 27, 2011
- Gross worldwide
- $133,471,171
- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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