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www.filmcritic.com - : Roman Holiday is one of the most beloved of both Hepburn's and Peck's films, a lovely little romance, full of fun and playfulness, stellar performances (Hepburn won an Oscar and Albert was nominated), and all set against the beauty of Rome. Many of its scenes are nothing short of priceless: the ad-libbed moment when Peck sticks his hand into the mouth of a statue and pretends it's been bitten off (sending Hepburn into hysterics) is absolutely unforgettable. more...
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www.movie-gurus.com - : In ''Roman Holiday,'' a star was born. Audrey Hepburn, my all-time favorite actress, made her screen debut in this classic 1953 William Wyler production. In this film, audiences would catch a glimpse of a woman who would later become a Hollywood legend. Her graceful and elegant presence captured the hearts of everyone who had the privilege to see her work. Gregory Peck, her co-star, insisted that her name appear above the titles. He knew she would become a star. He was right. Unimaginatively beautiful and talented, Hepburn had a career that lasted 4 decades, with an impressive list of credentials ranging from the musical (''My Fair Lady'') to the thriller (''Wait Until Dark''). more...
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www.bbc.co.uk - : Was this modern-day reality, it would be milked into another yawningly boring scandal. But even by 1950s standards, this is an old-fashioned movie and Peck has no intentions of causing a furore. He does spot the potential for an article though and spends the day taking her on a tour of Rome, indulging her in all the tourist activities she could never hope to do as a princess. more...
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