Movie · 1964
Is My Fair Lady based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. My Fair Lady is based on the works My Fair Lady (1986) and Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw (1913).
The movie was released in 1964.
The play behind My Fair Lady
Pygmalion
Play by George Bernard Shaw · first published 1913 · romantic comedy, comedy
1913 play by George Bernard Shaw.
Other adaptations of My Fair Lady
- Pygmalion (film, 1938)
- Totalmente Demais (TV, 2015)
Common questions
Is My Fair Lady based on a book?
Yes. My Fair Lady is based on the works My Fair Lady (1986) and Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw (1913).
Who wrote the book My Fair Lady is based on?
My Fair Lady was written by George Bernard Shaw and first published in 1986.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read My Fair Lady before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of George Bernard Shaw's books
- Caesar and Cleopatra (film, 1945)
- Arms and the Man (film, 1958)