Roman Holiday

Aristocracy

Audrey Hepburn was born in Brussels and her mother was a baroness. Audrey’s first starring role was playing Princess Ann. Of course she could assume the role, but what makes her a natural is that she could make us believe she would rather be a commoner and marry a reporter.

Mouth of Truth

Both Joe and Ann are lying but the Mouth of Truth doesn’t bite off their hands. Maybe they are saved by an element of truth that tempts them dearly.

Profit and romance

A human interest story, an exclusive interview with the princess, might have turned profitable, except for the human element that brings out the nobility of the American reporter.