Story of movie Pygmalion 1948 Film :
Pygmalion is a 1948 British TV production of the play by George Bernard Shaw. It was the first time the play was done for television and was the longest production done by the BBC to that time.
| Pygmalion | |
|---|---|
| Based on | the play Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw |
| Starring | Margaret Lockwood |
Production company | BBC |
Release date | 8 February 1948 |
Running time | 150 mins |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
It starred Margaret Lockwood who was under suspension by the Rank Organisation at the time for refusing a film role.
Screenplay
- Ralph Michael as Professor Henry Higgins
- Margaret Lockwood as Eliza Doolittle
- Arthur Wontner as Colonel Pickering
- Gordon Harker as Alfred Doolittle
- Helen Cherry as Clara Eynsford-Hill
- Mary Merrall as Mrs. Eynsford-Hill
- Bryan Coleman as Freddie Eynsford-Hill
- Beatrice Varley as Mrs. Pearce
The production was very well received. It was voted best TV production of the year and Lockwood voted Best Actress.
Lockwood later toured with the play on stage.
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