Darling Lili is a 1970 American musical film. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... William Peter Blatty (born January 7, 1928) is an American writer. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Dame Julia Elizabeth Andrews, DBE (born Julia Elizabeth Wells[1] on 1 October 1935[2]) is a BAFTA, Emmy, Grammy and Academy Award-winning English actress, singer, author and cultural icon. ... Henry Mancini (April 16, 1924 – June 14, 1994), was an Academy Award winning American composer, conductor and arranger. ... Russell B. Harlan (September 16, 1903 - February 28, 1974) was an American cinematographer. ... Information in this article or section has not been verified against sources and may not be reliable. ... June 24 is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 190 days remaining. ... // Events February 11 - The film The Magic Christian, starring Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr premieres in New York City. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... The musical film is a film genre in which several songs sung by the characters are interwoven into the narrative. ...

Set during World War I, it centers on Lili Smith, a popular British music hall performer who is regarded as a femme fatale and has been known to throw a bit of striptease into her act. She's actually a German spy, and the uncle she dotes upon is really Col. Kurt Von Ruger, a fellow espionage agent and her contact for the Huns. In hopes of gaining valuable information, Lili begins using her feminine wiles on Maj. William Larrabee, a top American pilot. However, Lili soon discovers that she's falling in love with Larrabee and can't find the courage to betray him, and when Larrabee discovers Lili's secret, he refuses to turn her in. “The Great War ” redirects here. ... Music Hall is a form of British theatrical entertainment which reached its peak of popularity between 1850 and 1960. ... Convicted spy Mata Hari made her name synonymous with femme fatale during WWI. A femme fatale (plural: femmes fatales) is an alluring and seductive woman whose charms ensnare her lovers in bonds of irresistible desire, often leading them into compromising, dangerous and deadly situations. ... A stripper using a stripper pole to dance around. ... SPY may refer to: SPY (spiders), ticker symbol for Standard & Poors Depository Receipts SPY (magazine), a satirical monthly, trademarked all-caps SPY (Ivory Coast), airport code for San Pédro, Côte dIvoire SPY (Ship Planning Yard), a U.S. Navy acronym SPY, short for MOWAG SPY, a... Spy and Secret agent redirect here. ... The Huns were an early confederation of Central Asian equestrian nomads or semi-nomads. ... For other uses, see Aviator (disambiguation). ...

The screenplay was written by William Peter Blatty and Blake Edwards, who also directed. The cast included Julie Andrews as Lili, Rock Hudson as Larabee, and Jeremy Kemp as Von Ruger. Sample from a screenplay, showing dialogue and action descriptions. ... William Peter Blatty (born January 7, 1928) is an American writer. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Dame Julia Elizabeth Andrews, DBE (born Julia Elizabeth Wells[1] on 1 October 1935[2]) is a BAFTA, Emmy, Grammy and Academy Award-winning English actress, singer, author and cultural icon. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Jeremy Kemp (born 3 January 1935 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England is an actor. ...

The original score was composed by Henry Mancini, and he and Johnny Mercer wrote the title tune. Actual songs from the era performed in the film include "It's a Long Way to Tipperary," "Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag and Smile, Smile Smile," "Keep the Home Fires Burning," and "Mademoiselle from Armentieres." Henry Mancini (April 16, 1924 – June 14, 1994), was an Academy Award winning American composer, conductor and arranger. ... John Herndon Johnny Mercer (November 18, 1909 – June 25, 1976) was a popular American songwriter and singer. ...

Edwards suffered continuous interference from Paramount Pictures executives while making the film, and it was eventually edited by the studio largely without his input. The director later satirized the problems he encountered making the film in S.O.B.. Information in this article or section has not been verified against sources and may not be reliable. ... S.O.B. is a 1981 film written and directed by Blake Edwards starring Richard Mulligan and Julie Andrews. ...

The film was a critical and commercial failure. Budgeted at $25 million, it grossed only $5 million in the US, and later earned $3.3 million in videotape rentals [1]. Bottom view of VHS videotape cassette with magnetic tape exposed Videotape is a means of recording images and sound onto magnetic tape as opposed to movie film. ...

A widescreen Directors Cut, significantly shorter than the original release and more serious in tone, was prepared for television in 1988, and this version was transferred to Region 1 DVD. The full original version, complete with overture and exit music, has aired on Turner Classic Movies as well as receiving commercial release on Region 2 DVD in Europe. The inner box (green) is the format used in most pre-1952 films and pre-widescreen television. ... A Directors cut is a specially edited version of a movie that is supposed to represent the directors own approved edit of the movie. ... The following is an excerpt of the article entitled DVD. For the sake of convenience, the terms Region 0, Region 1, Region 2, Region 3, Region 4, Region 5, Region 6, Region 7 and Region 8 redirect to this page. ... Size comparison: A 12 cm Sony DVD+RW and a 19 cm Dixon Ticonderoga pencil. ... Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is a cable television channel featuring commercial-free classic movies, mostly from the Turner Entertainment and Warner Bros. ... The following is an excerpt of the article entitled DVD. For the sake of convenience, the terms Region 0, Region 1, Region 2, Region 3, Region 4, Region 5, Region 6, Region 7 and Region 8 redirect to this page. ... Size comparison: A 12 cm Sony DVD+RW and a 19 cm Dixon Ticonderoga pencil. ...

Additional cast

• Lance Percival - Lt. Carstairs, TC
• Mike Witney - Youngblood Carson
• Jacques Marin - Duvalle
• André Maranne - Lt. Liggett
• Gloria Paul - Crepe Suzette
• Bernard Kay - Bedford
• Doreen Keogh - Emma

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Awards and nominations

Golden Globe Awards The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and television programs, given out each year during a formal dinner. ...

• Best Picture, Musical or Comedy (nominee)
• Best Actress, Musical or Comedy (Julie Andrews, winner)
• Best Original Song ("Darling Lili," winner)

Academy Awards Academy Award The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are the most prominent and most watched film awards ceremony in the world. ...

• Best Costume Design (nominee)
• Best Original Song Score (nominee)
• Best Song ("Darling Lili," nominee)

External link

IMDb entry