--- product_id: 12780998 title: "Pygmalion - Essential Art House" price: "RM282" currency: MYR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/12780998-pygmalion-essential-art-house store_origin: MY region: Malaysia --- # Pygmalion - Essential Art House **Price:** RM282 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pygmalion - Essential Art House - **How much does it cost?** RM282 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.my](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/12780998-pygmalion-essential-art-house) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description George Bernard Shaw wrote the screenplay adaptation of his own beloved stage masterpiece about Professor Henry Higgins's wager to turn a low-class flower vendor into a "proper lady," and won an Oscar for his efforts. Pygmalion, which would later be adapted once again, as the musical My Fair Lady, is one of the great Cinderella stories and a tart-tongued romantic comedy par excellence. Review: Leslie, We hardly Knew You - Charles Laughton was Shaw's first choice for this film, gratefully; he was talked out of it. Leslie Howard delivers one of his great performances as Higgins. He captures the snide sarcasm, without hitting it with a hammer. Howard was famous for underplaying and even taught this to his friend, Humphrey Bogart. Bogart's second child is named in his honor. The problem with Harrison is that he is far too old for the part and even older for the film. It is hard to suggest a romance under those conditions. Howard is in his early 40s and looks a bit younger. Shaw did not consider this a love story but it clearly becomes that, more than the social satire that was intended. Harrison also declaims the role, as if he was a bit hard of hearing. One can understand this approach on stage but it gets tiresome on film, where subtlety is appreciated. Howard explores the nuances of the role without over-blowing the emotion. He mines it for every comic twist. His timing is infallible and Hiller is the perfect foil for his tyranny. Watch his eyes, he has some of the most expressive peepers in the business and knew how to use them for the camera. (Ronald Colman was also famous for his ability to act through his eyes.) Howard was nearsighted and loved playing roles that allowed him to wear his glasses. There are several such parts in his catalogue. Suggest you check out `The Stand In," with Bogart. Of course the "Scarlet Pimpernel," is a must. "Pimpernel Smith," a wonderful remake of his original film. Many films can be found on desertcart and other sites and are worth having. "Pygmalion," is beautifully restored and there is a wonderful new Shaw box with Wendy Hiller in "Major Barbara," featuring a younger and better suited Rex Harrison. "Caesar and Cleopatra," with Vivien Leigh and Claude Rains. There are many more great films out there and his real genius, is tragically unappreciated in GWTW. It was his least favorite role, and the one for which he is best remembered. A shame..... "Pygmalion," only suggests the realization of a romance at the very end and that was as intended. We are confident that they get together but Shaw leaves us wondering how and when. For those who only know Leslie Howard from GWTW, this film is a revelation. He hated "Wind..." and only did it as a favor in return for staring in and producing Ingrid Bergman's first American film, "Intermezzo." Howard returned to England where he directed and starred in several fine films during the war. He also did a great deal of documentary work for the war effort. He was killed in 1943 while on a trip to Portugal, when his plane was shot down by the Germans. The exact nature of that trip is still in question. He was just 50. It is not generally known that Howard was Jewish, of Hungarian extraction. He married out of the faith and was not very concerned about religion but his hatred of the Nazis is obvious from his work. Had he lived, he might have developed into a fine actor/director, such as Wells or Eastwood or Chaplin. Even so, the work that he leaves is a testament to his great talent. A lesser known fact is, that despite a wife and two kids, he was one of the most insatiable ladies' men in Hollywood. Joan Blondel said that he could sit between two women and flirt with both and make them believe it. Bette Davis remembered that she held him at arm's length for three films. One of his children wrote that he could never avoid the female temptations of Hollywood but always came home to his family. Ironic, for a man who cultivated the exact opposite image. He was also an amazing polo player and loved horses. Surprising, that he did not play more roles that took advantage of his skills as a horseman. Actor, Director, Stud, Athlete, inside the shell of a shy, romantic, poetic, scholar. Review: The best production of 'Pygmalion' (and perhaps Shaw) I've seen - A pretty wonderful film of the great George Bernard Shaw play. Both Leslie Howard and Wendy Hiller are terrific in the leads, and this production brings out both the fun and wit of Shaw's words, without losing the sharp, complex, and sometimes paradoxical political and social observations underneath the playful extrtior. Dated in style, yes, and it could be argued Hiller comes off a bit older than ideal for the character's innocence. And some of the supporting performances are too stagy (although some are very good indeed). But overall this is a lot of fun, and quite thought provoking, with a nicely ambiguous ending. Note, this "Essential Art House' version is the same excellent transfer as the Criterion (which owns both labels) the only difference is cost and extras. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Anthony Asquith;Leslie Howard, Leslie Howard, Wendy Hiller | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 86 Reviews | | Format | Black & White, Multiple Formats, NTSC | | Genre | Musicals | | Language | English | | Runtime | 1 hour and 35 minutes | ## Images ![Pygmalion - Essential Art House - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/818MXEIitoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Leslie, We hardly Knew You *by M***N on March 6, 2010* Charles Laughton was Shaw's first choice for this film, gratefully; he was talked out of it. Leslie Howard delivers one of his great performances as Higgins. He captures the snide sarcasm, without hitting it with a hammer. Howard was famous for underplaying and even taught this to his friend, Humphrey Bogart. Bogart's second child is named in his honor. The problem with Harrison is that he is far too old for the part and even older for the film. It is hard to suggest a romance under those conditions. Howard is in his early 40s and looks a bit younger. Shaw did not consider this a love story but it clearly becomes that, more than the social satire that was intended. Harrison also declaims the role, as if he was a bit hard of hearing. One can understand this approach on stage but it gets tiresome on film, where subtlety is appreciated. Howard explores the nuances of the role without over-blowing the emotion. He mines it for every comic twist. His timing is infallible and Hiller is the perfect foil for his tyranny. Watch his eyes, he has some of the most expressive peepers in the business and knew how to use them for the camera. (Ronald Colman was also famous for his ability to act through his eyes.) Howard was nearsighted and loved playing roles that allowed him to wear his glasses. There are several such parts in his catalogue. Suggest you check out `The Stand In," with Bogart. Of course the "Scarlet Pimpernel," is a must. "Pimpernel Smith," a wonderful remake of his original film. Many films can be found on Amazon and other sites and are worth having. "Pygmalion," is beautifully restored and there is a wonderful new Shaw box with Wendy Hiller in "Major Barbara," featuring a younger and better suited Rex Harrison. "Caesar and Cleopatra," with Vivien Leigh and Claude Rains. There are many more great films out there and his real genius, is tragically unappreciated in GWTW. It was his least favorite role, and the one for which he is best remembered. A shame..... "Pygmalion," only suggests the realization of a romance at the very end and that was as intended. We are confident that they get together but Shaw leaves us wondering how and when. For those who only know Leslie Howard from GWTW, this film is a revelation. He hated "Wind..." and only did it as a favor in return for staring in and producing Ingrid Bergman's first American film, "Intermezzo." Howard returned to England where he directed and starred in several fine films during the war. He also did a great deal of documentary work for the war effort. He was killed in 1943 while on a trip to Portugal, when his plane was shot down by the Germans. The exact nature of that trip is still in question. He was just 50. It is not generally known that Howard was Jewish, of Hungarian extraction. He married out of the faith and was not very concerned about religion but his hatred of the Nazis is obvious from his work. Had he lived, he might have developed into a fine actor/director, such as Wells or Eastwood or Chaplin. Even so, the work that he leaves is a testament to his great talent. A lesser known fact is, that despite a wife and two kids, he was one of the most insatiable ladies' men in Hollywood. Joan Blondel said that he could sit between two women and flirt with both and make them believe it. Bette Davis remembered that she held him at arm's length for three films. One of his children wrote that he could never avoid the female temptations of Hollywood but always came home to his family. Ironic, for a man who cultivated the exact opposite image. He was also an amazing polo player and loved horses. Surprising, that he did not play more roles that took advantage of his skills as a horseman. Actor, Director, Stud, Athlete, inside the shell of a shy, romantic, poetic, scholar. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best production of 'Pygmalion' (and perhaps Shaw) I've seen *by K***G on June 5, 2011* A pretty wonderful film of the great George Bernard Shaw play. Both Leslie Howard and Wendy Hiller are terrific in the leads, and this production brings out both the fun and wit of Shaw's words, without losing the sharp, complex, and sometimes paradoxical political and social observations underneath the playful extrtior. Dated in style, yes, and it could be argued Hiller comes off a bit older than ideal for the character's innocence. And some of the supporting performances are too stagy (although some are very good indeed). But overall this is a lot of fun, and quite thought provoking, with a nicely ambiguous ending. Note, this "Essential Art House' version is the same excellent transfer as the Criterion (which owns both labels) the only difference is cost and extras. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect film *by A***L on May 17, 2010* This a perfect film - perfect script, both leads are perfect, direction is perfect, I can go on and on... I loved the ending, of course, she should stay with Higgins. Eliza is the intelligent girl, remember, and what woman in her right mind would choose a dull and helpless Freddie (mediocrity itself) over a genius and success, as charming as Leslie Howard?! She is smart and brave, she won't be frightened by his manners, she'll learn how to deal with him. Has anybody noticed that at Higgins' mother reception, professor is the only one really interested in what Eliza is telling, not how she is telling it? They are true equals, and there is a great chemistry between them. The quality of the DVD leaves a lot to wish for - some scenes haven't been digitally redone, no extras, no subtitles. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/12780998-pygmalion-essential-art-house](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/12780998-pygmalion-essential-art-house) --- *Product available on Desertcart Malaysia* *Store origin: MY* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*