A fashion editor's crew raids a Greenwich Village bookshop, and Astaire's photographer, modeled on Richard Avedon, spots clerk Audrey Hepburn as the new face, sweeping her off to Paris. Gershwin songs, a Givenchy gown against the Winged Victory, and Hepburn's smoky bohemian dance give kids an easy entry to Hollywood classics. If you want to hand the next generation a movie musical, this is a gentle, gorgeous place to start.
What to expect
A roughly 103-minute morning screening in a Film Forum auditorium full of parents, kids and classic-film regulars. It is colorful, musical and light, set largely on Paris locations.
Good to know
- Film Forum is at 209 West Houston Street; take the 1 to Houston St or the C/E to Spring St.
- Film Forum Jr. screenings are pitched at families, but adults come solo too.
- Arrive a little early; weekend family shows fill up.
- Pairs well with an Isaac Mizrahi Unzipped show for a full fashion-film day.
- Film Forum members get discounted tickets.
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Common questions
Is it suitable for children?
It screens in Film Forum Jr., the theater's series of classics for families.
How long is it?
Approximately 103 minutes.
