Vacation In Rome Audrey Hepburn
So let me set the stage for you. It’s a hot and sunny day in Rome. You and your spouse are on the back terrace of some cafe drinking espressos. What better way to spend an afternoon, right? Well, you could be kicking back in your chair listening to jazz music while reading this revealing biography that I’ll be basing my review off of. And who wouldn’t want to do that? Because if you didn’t know, there really isn’t much else as fascinating as learning about the glamorous life of a legend like Audrey Hepburn . Released in 2003, this biography covers all things Audrey from her early days through her stint with movie legend Gregory Peck . In fact, there’s even talk about some hidden love letters she kept from Mr. Peck.
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Vacation In Rome Audrey Hepburn
Roman Holiday introduced Audrey Hepburn to American audiences in the now-classic 1953 romantic comedy about a princess who rebels against royal restraints—and falls in love with an American journalist (Gregory Peck). In celebration of the movie’s Sept. 15 debut on Blu-ray, here are some fun facts about Roman Holiday.
Who starred in Roman Holiday?
Audrey Hepburn got the part of Princess Ann after Elizabeth Taylor and Jean Simmons weren’t available. Cary Grant turned down the role of American journalist Joe Bradley, opening the door for Gregory Peck.
Where was Roman Holiday filmed?
Roman Holiday was actually filmed in Rome, becoming one of the first American films to be made in Italy.
Why isn’t Roman Holiday in color?
Even though films were being made in color, director William Wyler chose to shoot in black and white so the story and the characters would get the focus, not the location.
Who wrote Roman Holiday?
Blacklisted Dalton Trumbo wrote the Oscar-winning script, but it was kept secret with another writer, Ian McLellan Hunter, fronting for him and accepting the award for Best Motion Picture Story.
What is Roman Holiday about?
Roman Holiday is a romantic comedy about a princess who rebels against royal restraints—and falls in love with an American journalist.
How old was Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday?
At age 24, Hepburn starred in Roman Holiday.
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How old was Gregory Peck in Roman Holiday?
Gregory Peck was 37 when he filmed Roman Holiday.
Why did newcomer Audrey Hepburn getting bigger billing that Gregory Peck?
After filming, Peck insisted that Hepburn get bigger billing, because he suspected she would win an Academy Award for the role, which she did.
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What happened to Audrey Hepburn’s Oscar?
In the excitement of winning her 1953 Oscar, Hepburn accidentally left it in the ladies’ room.
Who came up with the idea for the “mouth of truth”?
The “mouth of truth” where Joe Bradley pretends his hand is bitten off, was suggested by Peck, who had seen Red Skelton do a similar bit. They did it in one take to get a genuine reaction from Hepburn.
Was Roman Holiday based on the Royal Family?
The fact that British Princess Margaret was dating commoner Peter Townsend around the time of the film worked for the film’s publicity campaign. Margaret was forced to renounce Townsend because he was divorced.
Are the nobles at the Embassy Ball real royalty?
The Embassy Ball sequence featured real Italian nobility, who all donated their salaries to charity. The reporters at the end of the film were real as well.