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Breakfast at Tiffany's

Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the classic movie starring Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly, based on Truman Capote’s novella of the same name, has tugged on audiences' heartstrings for decades and will continue to do so for many more.

Holly, a sexy and devious New York socialite, is in search of a sugar-daddy when she meets her upstairs neighbor, Paul Varjak (George Peppard), a struggling writer, who is no stranger to gold digging (he’s supported by an older, married woman). The two become quick friends and enjoy a playful sexual tension as they banter and run around beautiful New York City.

As the story progresses, Holly’s vulnerability becomes more evident, but she trudges on with the mask of a blissfully happy socialite, infuriating Paul, who has come to truly love her. It’s only when Holly’s plans go down the drain can Paul make her really see the truth.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s is unquestionably one of Hepburn’s most memorable roles. In her first scene with Peppard, you can see why, as she excellently plays with her lines and the set props. In true classic fashion, Holly’s true profession as a call girl isn’t blatantly obvious. In fact, when speaking to a friend of my Grandmother, I discovered she had no idea until I broke the news. The one disparaging aspect of the film is the disgraceful performance by Mickey Rooney as Holly’s other neighbor, an Asian photographer; a mistake Director Blake Edwards openly regrets to this day. But if you can find it in yourself to forgive the one lapse in judgment, you will fall in love with this film, whether or not you’re a hopeless romantic.

The new Anniversary Edition of Breakfast at Tiffany’s contains featurettes on Audrey Hepburn, the making of the film, and Tiffany’s itself, along with commentary from Producer Richard Shepherd and other never before seen footage.

Written by: McKenna Lowry

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