Gigi is a 1949 French comedy film directed by Jacqueline Audry and starring Gaby Morlay, Jean Tissier and Yvonne de Bray.

Directed by Jacqueline Audry, who accentuates the humor of this piece without losing the sensitivity of the young love that takes center stage.

The story begins in 1900 fin de siecle Paris, and is seen through the eyes of the elderly Honoré LaChaille as he watches the sixteen-year-old school girl Gilberte "Gigi" Alvarez.

Honoré's nephew, Gaston LaChaille, is the center of Parisian society and heir to the sugar empire of France.

Encouraged by Honoré, Gaston participates heavily in Paris social life to show he is unaffected by ending the relationship.

When Gaston travels to Monte Carlo for a few weeks, Gigi is instructed every day in the art of conversation, fashion, and etiquette.

In an effort to reverse the process, he invites Gigi to join him at a popular but questionable club for tea.

Gaston, bothered by Gigi's sophisticated behavior, brings her home early, unsure about continuing the agreement.

After wandering the streets of Paris for hours, Gaston ultimately returns and asks for Gigi's hand in marriage.