Delicious, and delectable Audrey's Oscar-winning American debut. But not such a difficult feat with William Wyler backing you up. The secret is in the way Wyler, who had been away from comedy for about 18 years, builds an atmosphere of charm that leads us to her. And it didn't hurt Hepburn
at all that she came along during a time when Monroe's sex doll influence had Hollywood brimming over with sex bombs from all over; or that Wyler cast her opposite dependable, protective Gregory Peck. The film gained 10 Academy Award nominations--amazing for a comedy--with Oscars awarded (beside
Hepburn) to costumer Edith Head, and Ian McClellan Hunter for the film's story. Char...
Released:
1953
Rated:
NR
Length:
119 mins