The V.I.P.s is a 1963 film gem starring off-screen couple Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Elizabeth Taylor plays Frances, a pampered society wife neglected by her businessman tycoon husband (Richard Burton). Frances's plan to run away with her suave French playboy lover (Louis Jourdan) is foiled by a flight delay. The situation is further complicated by spurned husband Paul's unexpected appearance on the scene in a last-ditch attempt to win back his estranged wife. Thus, Frances is faced with the predicament of choosing between the two men vying for her affections.
I enjoyed this film much more than I expected to. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton are one of my all-time favorite celebrity couples. The V.I.P.s is Liz Taylor is at her glamorous best. She is outfitted in a stunning wardrobe designed by Givenchy. (The pink gown pictured above is simply to die for!) And how could I forget all of the fabulous jewelry?! (Clearly a case of art imitating life.)
The V.I.P.s is available on DVD as a part of the wonderful Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton Film Collection.
Great post. I've never seen this film for some reason. I definitely want to see it. I always loved Burton and Taylor together.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, they were quite a pair. Enjoy the movie!
ReplyDeleteGotta see this movie! Love vintage Liz Taylor :D
ReplyDeleteOooo, this looks amazing! I will have to see it soon- I can't wait to see her whole wardrobe!
ReplyDeleteYes, watch it for the fashions and Liz'n'Dick (and not the silly plot!)
ReplyDeleteDoes this mean "Boom!" is FINALLY coming out on DVD?!
This is a great splashy, colorful soaper from the 60's kinda in the Ross Hunter/Doulas Sirk glamour vein. Margaret Rutherford is great in it too. Nice blog.
ReplyDeleteRupert
i thought the film was kind of a bore. but the pink gown was the best!
ReplyDeleteI JUST WANT TO KNOW IF THIS DVD IS STILL OUT RIGHT NOW.. YEAR 2010?
ReplyDeleteHoping your reply.. thank you