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Andrews v. Hepburn[edit]

It was not "assumed" that Andrews would be cast; she was the toast of Broadway, but hardly the star she later became, and although she was always in the running, she was never a shoe-in and never assumed to own the role (in retrospect, of course she should have been cast). Also, whatever the controversy surrounding Hepburn's casting, her career continued to be the stuff of legends, it was not "hurt" in any appreciable, measureable manner. In fact (and I don't understand this myself), but this movie is considered one of her gems and revered roles...even though, of course, she didn't sing!! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 168.38.49.52 (talk) 10:06, 16 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I deleted the entire section on Andrews v. Hepburn. After more than two years it still remained completely unreferenced. It was also poorly worded and sounded like original research, coupled with POV. Wikipeterproject (talk) 18:35, 23 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Here is a reference to use. There are probably more. Erik (talk | contribs) 18:39, 23 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

A corrected and properly referenced Andrews v. Hepburn section needs to be part of this article, there are many references available to the events. It is an important historical context in relation to this film. Ruly1000 (talk) 03:06, 9 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Here's another one, quoting Jack Warner's autobiography, where he explains that it was because people around the world knew Hepburn, but Andrews "was just a Broadway name known primarily to those who saw the play." Jim.mclennan (talk) 01:04, 28 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, I read that Julie Andrews was passed over for the role because she was not as well-known as Audrey Hepburn. Julie Andrews got the last laugh, though, when she played the title role in Mary Poppins. This movie made much more money at the box office than My Fair Lady, and Andrews won an Academy Award. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 97.73.64.152 (talk) 00:54, 24 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

List[edit]

Shouldn't this page include some kind of list of songs from the picture? HuronKing.

How about a cast list? Or did I just overlook it? --15lsoucy ^{salve.opus.nomen} 22:59, 9 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Animated Anastasia[edit]

The article says "the animated Anastasia became the highest-grossing non-Disney animated film in 1997."

That would be coming in first in a one-horse race.

…Not true, there was also Cats Don't Dance, so it was at least a two horse race. Still unimpressive, but, you know, accurate. 24.10.138.31 10:21, 1 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Warner Lost the Rights[edit]

According to Amazon, both of the Warner DVDs are out of print and a new DVD will be released by Paramount. How do we word this? 76.229.199.241 (talk) 14:37, 23 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Restoration[edit]

I removed the following section completely. It lacked any references and cannot, therefore, be verified. If someone can find references for the restoration project, the deleted section might be able to be rescued, which is why I post it here.

By the 1990s, the original film elements had fallen into disrepair from heavy printing and there was fear of total deterioration. When CBS discovered this after two controversial widescreen laserdiscs that won "Worst Laserdisc of the Year" two years running^{[by whom?]}, even after an attempt to improve the master, film restorers Robert A. Harris and James C. Katz, in conjunction with 20th Century Fox (whose home video division previously held the rights to the CBS library including My Fair Lady), were brought in to save the film. They succeeded in preserving the film's image quality for future generations. A 30th anniversary theatrical re-issue in 1994 by Fox (with new 70mm prints struck) reinforced the film's popularity. Further work however may be needed for any future Blu-Ray release.

Wikipeterproject (talk) 18:33, 23 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Here is a reference to use. Erik (talk | contribs) 18:35, 23 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. I wrote a much shorter section based on the reference. I'm sure it can be improved. Wikipeterproject (talk) 18:47, 23 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Edwardian London?[edit]

It seems very clear from the movie that the current king is George (probably the fifth) - they keep saying "By George". Why does it say it occurs in Edwardian London? 90.214.241.238 (talk) 01:40, 5 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

"By George" is (or at least was) a common expression having nothing to do with who's sitting on the throne. That being said, I can't recall any specific mention of the current king or the year. TCM's synopsis and various other sources say it's set in 1912. If so, the year should be mentioned, and Edwardian (or Georgian) deleted as irrelevant. Clarityfiend (talk) 05:23, 5 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

I'd assumed "By George" is a minced oath for "By God!"

As the original play was first performed in 1913 with no specific indication of date, it was likely assumed to be set in the then-present day of 1913 or so. With no specific indication of date, the film likely follows suit. Shortcut: If reliable sources don't give a date, Wikipedia shouldn't either. - SummerPhD^v2.0 15:25, 5 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, it's a longstanding phrase in British English, though archaic now. People in 1913 would have used it a lot. There's no connection with the reigning monarch - the origin is obscure. --Ef80 (talk) 16:04, 27 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]