*8:00 PM -- Roman Holiday (1953) 1h 58m Romance

[elleng]

A runaway princess in Rome finds love with a reporter who knows her true identity.
Director: William Wyler, Herbert Coleman
Cast: Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn, Eddie Albert

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[PJMcK]

1. Classic!

However, we're about to watch an off-beat (I think) film called "The Lobster."

I've been in love with Audrey Hepburn since I was a child!

[elleng]

2. GREGORY PECK!!!

tawkin eyetalian!!!

[ProudMNDemocrat]

3. Screenplay by Dalton Trumbo.

Blacklisted by Joe McCarthy.

[elleng]

4. Yes, 'good' story,

Best Writing, Motion Picture Story -- Dalton Trumbo (The screen credit and award were originally credited to Ian McLellan Hunter who fronted for Dalton Trumbo. In December 1992 the Academy decided to change the records and to credit Mr. Trumbo with the achievement.

and

In the famous "Mouth of Truth" scene, Audrey Hepburn's reaction to Gregory Peck's "bitten-off hand" was genuine. Just before the cameras rolled, Peck quietly told director William Wyler that he was going to borrow a gag from comedian Red Skelton, and have his hand hidden up his sleeve when he pulled it out of the sculpture's mouth. Wyler agreed, but Hepburn was not told. When she saw Peck's "missing hand," she let out what she later described as "a good and proper scream." The scene was filmed in only one take.