Wendy Hiller, wow!
I remember seeing Anne of Avonlea with Dame Wendy Hiller as a grouchy rich old lady. When I started to watch Pygmalion, I thought I recognized her and looked it up. Yes, same actress…. but wow! Wendy Hiller was gorgeous when she was younger. Especially in the ballroom sequence.
And of course, an incredible actress! This film is far superior to My Fair Lady, which I felt was bloated and far too long, although I do enjoy the music. Quality of the acting is equal in both films, for me, but the 1938 film has better pacing and rhythm and is more faithful to the stage play.
I think both films are worthwhile, but the 1938 film is almost half the length, so it’s the one I’d end up watching more frequently.