Gaby (1956): Cast & Plot
Gaby is a 1956 romantic drama directed by Curtis Bernhardt, starring Leslie Caron as Gaby, John Kerr and Cedric Hardwicke. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Curtis Bernhardt
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gaby About?
The premise of Gaby without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in London near the end of World War II, a French ballerina meets an American paratrooper on a brief two‑day leave. Their fleeting encounter blossoms into an intense love story that captures the depth and urgency of romance amid the uncertainty of war.
Gaby Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- wartime romance
- character name as title
- american
- soldier
- color remake of black and white film
- remake of remake
- year 1944
- based on a stage play
- one word title
- based on adaptation
- remake
Gaby Cast & Characters
Leslie Caron leads the cast as Gaby, with John Kerr as Gregory Y. Wendell and Cedric Hardwicke as Mr. Edgar Carrington. Directed by Curtis Bernhardt; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Curtis Bernhardt
- Leslie Caron as Gaby
- John Kerr as Gregory Y. Wendell
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Cedric Hardwicke as Mr. Edgar Carrington - Margalo Gillmore as Mrs. Helen Carrington
Also Starring in Gaby
· 11 more- Ian Wolfe Registrar
- James Best Jim
- Ruta Lee Denise
- Scott Marlowe Jan
- Joe Di Reda Allen
- Taina Elg Elsa
- Lisa Montell Claire
- Gloria Wood Bottle Club Singer
- Narda Onyx Olga
- John Irving Aviator
- Joe Corey Pete
More from Curtis Bernhardt
More films directed by Curtis Bernhardt: Kisses for My President, Damon and Pythias, Interrupted Melody and Beau Brummell.
Gaby Plot Summary
What happens in Gaby from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In war-torn 1944 London, Gaby, a gifted ballet dancer, crosses paths with the dashing corporal Gregory Y. Wendell as she hurries to catch a bus. He is instantly drawn to her art and presence, and he attends the ballet to see her perform, even as she keeps him at arm’s length. Greg’s relentless charm and persistence slowly break down her defenses, and by the end of that day, she agrees to marry him, daring to imagine a life beyond the war’s shadow.
Full summary
The whole story of Gaby, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Gaby?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Gaby Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Ikuisesti sinun” and “Lekeli melek”.
- Also known as
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- Ikuisesti sinun
- Lekeli melek
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Gaby: A True Story, Gaby: A True Story and Gabrielle.
Gaby FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Gaby, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gaby?
Gaby runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Gaby released?
Gaby was released on May 9, 1956.
Who directed Gaby?
Gaby was directed by Curtis Bernhardt.
More films by Curtis Bernhardt Who is in the cast of Gaby?
Gaby stars Leslie Caron as Gaby, John Kerr as Gregory Y. Wendell and Cedric Hardwicke as Mr. Edgar Carrington, among 15 credited actors.
Does Gaby have a post-credit scene?
No. Gaby has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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