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Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Directed by Blake Edwards Also directed “Pink Panther” Written by George Axelrod (Script), & Truman Capote (Novel). Axelrod also wrote the recent script for “The Manchurian Candidate” Audrey Hepburn stars as Holly Golightly George Peppard stars as Paul ‘Fred’
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Directed by Blake Edwards • Also directed “Pink Panther” • Written by George Axelrod (Script), & Truman Capote (Novel). • Axelrod also wrote the recent script for “The Manchurian Candidate” • Audrey Hepburn stars as Holly Golightly • George Peppard stars as Paul ‘Fred’ • Also starred in “The A-Team” • Mickey Rooney stars as Mr. Yunioshi • #61 on AFI’s “100 Years . . . 100 Passions” list • The character of 2E was created for the film.
Film also changed the novel’s open ending to a more Hollywood ending. • Capote wanted Marilyn Monroe for the part of Holly. • Music was done by Henry Mancini • Also wrote music for 2006 “Pink Panther” • Budget was $2,500,000 • Released in 1961 • On location shot at the Tiffany’s in New York tough due to big crowds, Hepburn’s disgust for pastries, and an accident with a near elctrocution. • “Moon River” sung by Hepburn herself not dubbed.
The image of Hepburn’s character carrying a cigarette holder was one of the iconic images of 20th century cinema. • Buddy Ebsen, small role as Holly’s ex, went on to star in “The Beverly Hillbillies” • Critic’s hate one aspect of the film and that is Rooney’s racially stereotyped performance as Mr. Yunioshi. • Won Academy Awards for original score, and best song for “Moon River” • Grammy for best soundtrack • WGA award for Best Written Amer. Drama
Steve McQueen offered role of Paul but unable to due to “Wanted: Dead or Alive” commitment. • Peppard was a student of method technique. • Hepburn had a hard time working with him, but remained good friends. • Made into a play which was a flop. • John Frankenheimer originally hired to direct Monroe in lead role. • When Hepburn got the part she had him paid off and another director hired because she had never heard of him. • Tiffany’s doors opened on Sunday for the first time in order to allow shooting for the film.
Holly’s apartment is actually much larger on the interior than the exterior shots show. • Movie shot only three months after Hepburn gave birth to her first son. • Holly’s couch is actually an old-fashioned bath tub. • Hepburn always thought she was miscast as Holly, although it was one of her most popular roles. • Executives originally wanted to get rid of the song “Moon River”, to which Hepburn responded with “Over my dead body.” • Hepburn had a salary of $750,000 • 30% of the budget
Hepburn hated throwing Cat out into the rain. • There were about 9 different cats used in the film. • Capote based Holly on Carol Grace, future wife of Walter Mathau. • Story about Paul getting a $50 check for is called a ‘Roman Capade’, a reference to Hepburn’s first role in “Roman Holiday”
