Audrey Hepburn – A Film Bluffers Guide
Sabrina (1954)
The daughter of a chauffeur falls in love with a rich playboy, when really it’s his shy older brother, Linus, who would be a better love match.
History Repeating
Sabrina was remade in 1995 with Julia Ormond in the lead role (opposite Harrison Ford as Linus). As with the original the actress wasn’t the most popular choice for the role. In the original, co-star Humphrey Bogart campaigned for his wife Lauren Bacall to be cast. In the remake Winona Ryder was approached first.
The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)
A shy, retiring bank clerk is persuaded to help in a heist involving melting down bullion and smuggling it out in the form of mini Eiffel Towers.
Chiquita, You and I Know
“Audrey Hepburn in the same film as Sid James, you’ve got to be having a laugh!”
Well no, actually we’re not, but we’ll forgive you for not knowing Hepburn was in this one. The story goes that Alec Guinness spotted her on the stage and offered her a role. Unfortunately, commitments meant she could only film the blink-and-you-miss-it part of Chiquita.
Robin and Marian (1976)
Have you ever thought what happened when Robin Hood and his missus got old? No, us neither, but Hollywood did and this was the result.
The Hooded Man
Sean Connery wasn’t the first choice for the role of Robin. Producers wanted Albert Finney to play the role.
Charade (1963)
Regina (Hepburn) discovers her soon-to-be ex is now definitely her ex - as he’s been murdered. But where has all his money gone?
Hepburn Christmas
Cary Grant rejected the role of Peter when it was first offered to him and he wasn’t happy with the age gap between him and his co-star. He must have changed his mind though, as he is quoted as saying after filming “All I want for Christmas is to make another movie with Audrey Hepburn."
A Nun’s Story (1959)
A nun falls in love against the back drop of World War II, except this time she doesn’t have a stack of singing kids to contend with.
No Room for Audrey
Hepburn was nominated for an Oscar for her role as Sister Luke, but lost out to Simone Signoret, for Room at the Top. She was also nominated for Wait Until Dark, Sabrina and Breakfast at Tiffany’s, but won for Roman Holiday.
Paris - When It Sizzles (1964)
A drunken writer hires a staid secretary (Hepburn) in a last-ditch attempt to hit his deadline, but can she get him to the typewriter in time?
Park Life
Eagle-eyes viewers will see that some scenes were shot in the same park that was used for Charade.
Daniel Judd
The daughter of a chauffeur falls in love with a rich playboy, when really it’s his shy older brother, Linus, who would be a better love match.
History Repeating
Sabrina was remade in 1995 with Julia Ormond in the lead role (opposite Harrison Ford as Linus). As with the original the actress wasn’t the most popular choice for the role. In the original, co-star Humphrey Bogart campaigned for his wife Lauren Bacall to be cast. In the remake Winona Ryder was approached first.
The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)
A shy, retiring bank clerk is persuaded to help in a heist involving melting down bullion and smuggling it out in the form of mini Eiffel Towers.
Chiquita, You and I Know
“Audrey Hepburn in the same film as Sid James, you’ve got to be having a laugh!”
Well no, actually we’re not, but we’ll forgive you for not knowing Hepburn was in this one. The story goes that Alec Guinness spotted her on the stage and offered her a role. Unfortunately, commitments meant she could only film the blink-and-you-miss-it part of Chiquita.
Robin and Marian (1976)
Have you ever thought what happened when Robin Hood and his missus got old? No, us neither, but Hollywood did and this was the result.
The Hooded Man
Sean Connery wasn’t the first choice for the role of Robin. Producers wanted Albert Finney to play the role.
Charade (1963)
Regina (Hepburn) discovers her soon-to-be ex is now definitely her ex - as he’s been murdered. But where has all his money gone?
Hepburn Christmas
Cary Grant rejected the role of Peter when it was first offered to him and he wasn’t happy with the age gap between him and his co-star. He must have changed his mind though, as he is quoted as saying after filming “All I want for Christmas is to make another movie with Audrey Hepburn."
A Nun’s Story (1959)
A nun falls in love against the back drop of World War II, except this time she doesn’t have a stack of singing kids to contend with.
No Room for Audrey
Hepburn was nominated for an Oscar for her role as Sister Luke, but lost out to Simone Signoret, for Room at the Top. She was also nominated for Wait Until Dark, Sabrina and Breakfast at Tiffany’s, but won for Roman Holiday.
Paris - When It Sizzles (1964)
A drunken writer hires a staid secretary (Hepburn) in a last-ditch attempt to hit his deadline, but can she get him to the typewriter in time?
Park Life
Eagle-eyes viewers will see that some scenes were shot in the same park that was used for Charade.
Daniel Judd
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