Movie Synopsis: An engaged law student is attracted to her fiancee's married uncle.
Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes.
Is it important to the plot? Sung at a night club.
Is it pleasing to the ear? C-.
Movie Synopsis: A young Parisian girl is groomed to be a courtesan by her aunt.
Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes.
Is it important to the plot? Gaston realizes he is in love with Gigi.
Is it pleasing to the ear? B-.
Movie Synopsis: An Italian socialite with an over protective father becomes the maid for a widower and his three children.
Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes.
Is it important to the plot? Yes, it plays while Sophia Loren and Cary Grant slow dance.
Is it pleasing to the ear? B.
Movie Synopsis: A young Jewish girl attempts to become a an artist in 1950's New York City with the help of an actor and playwright.
Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Opening credits.
Is it important to the plot? Establishes the theme.
Is it pleasing to the ear? B .
Movie Synopsis: A writer and Army veteran returns to his hometown in Indiana and must deal with two women.
Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? N/A.
Is it important to the plot? N/A.
Is it pleasing to the ear? C+.
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So what won?
"Gigi" from Gigi
What would I have voted for?
"A Very Precious Love" from Marjorie Morningstar
Eh...it wins by default.
Analysis
Analysis
1958 is the first year I've come across to not present a definite winner. All of these songs are okay, none are spectacular or memorable in the slightest, though. "Gigi" probably won because that was the dominating film (and Best Picture Winner) that year. Go with the sweep, I guess.
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