Alexa here to celebrate the 50th anniversary of My Fair Lady. Although not my favorite movie musical, unlike the Smackdowners this summer, I always have a blast returning to it. Despite the many charms of Audrey Hepburn's performance, I love re-writing history and imagining how different a film it would be had Julie Andrews returned to the role. Even more intriguing is imagining if Elizabeth Taylor (who wanted the role) had played Eliza. For better or for worse, its Pygmalion story continues to be reinvented, with the latest incarnation being the ABC comedy Selfie (worth a watch for John Cho).
Some curios, vintage and handmade, to celebrate 1964's Best Picture after the jump...
Original Czech poster available at Orson & Welles.
Miniature Eliza Doolittle doll available at Uneek Doll Designs.
Vintage talking (!) Rex Harrison doll available here.
Handmade birthday card available here.
LP cover journal available here.
Original movie program (with ticket stub!) available on ebay.