Sabrina is a 1954 film directed by Billy Wilder, adapted for the screen by Wilder, Samuel Taylor, and Ernest Lehman from Taylor's play Sabrina Fair (in the UK, the movie has the title Sabrina Fair). It stars Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, and William Holden. Image File history File links Sabrina1954. ... Billy Wilder Billy Wilder (June 22, 1906 – March 27, 2002) was a screenwriter, film director and producer whose career spanned more than 50 years and 60 films. ... Sabrina Fair, (also entitled Sabrina Fair, A Woman Of The World) is an original Broadway stage play. ... Humphrey DeForest Bogart (25 December 1899 – January 14, 1957), an American actor of legendary fame. ... Hepburn in her breakthrough film, Roman Holiday (1953). ... William Holden William Holden (1918-1981), was an Oscar winning American film actor. ... Frederick Holländer (October 18, 1896 - January 18, 1976) was an English-born composer of German descent. ... Charles Lang (March 22, 1902 – April 3, 1998) was a noted film cinematographer. ... The Paramount Pictures logo used since 2003. ... September 9 is the 252nd day of the year (253rd in leap years). ... See also: 1953 in film 1954 1955 in film 1950s in film years in film film Events May 12 - The Marx Brothers Zeppo Marx divorces wife Marion Benda. ... 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Billy Wilder Billy Wilder (June 22, 1906 – March 27, 2002) was a screenwriter, film director and producer whose career spanned more than 50 years and 60 films. ... Samuel Taylor (June 13, 1912–May 26, 2000) was an American playwright and screenwriter. ... Ernest Lehman (born December 8, 1915 in New York City - died July 2, 2005 in Los Angeles, California) was a successful screenwriter in Hollywood. ... Sabrina Fair, (also entitled Sabrina Fair, A Woman Of The World) is an original Broadway stage play. ... Humphrey DeForest Bogart (25 December 1899 – January 14, 1957), an American actor of legendary fame. ... Hepburn in her breakthrough film, Roman Holiday (1953). ... William Holden William Holden (1918-1981), was an Oscar winning American film actor. ...

Synopsis

Sabrina (Hepburn) is the young daughter of the Larrabee family's chauffeur and has been in love with David Larrabee (Holden) all her life. David is very spoiled and crazy for women, and has been ignoring Sabrina for years. After Sabrina attends a culinary school in Paris, she returns a very attractive and sophisticated woman, and David is quickly drawn to her. David's brother Linus (Bogart) sees this and fears that David's imminent wedding with a very rich woman may be endangered. If the wedding is canceled, so will a great corporate deal with the bride's family. So, Linus tries to keep Sabrina off his brother, and the best way to do so is by charming her himself. In the process, he falls in love with her himself. The Eiffel Tower, the international symbol of the city For other uses, see Paris (disambiguation). ...

Behind the scenes

Audrey Hepburn and William Holden in "Sabrina"

Cary Grant was initially considered for the role of Linus but passed due to scheduling conflicts, and the role was taken by Bogart. Image File history File links This is a screenshot of a copyrighted website, video game graphic, computer program graphic, television broadcast, or film. ... Image File history File links This is a screenshot of a copyrighted website, video game graphic, computer program graphic, television broadcast, or film. ... Cary Grant Archibald Alexander Leach (January 18, 1904 – November 29, 1986), better known by his screen name, Cary Grant, was a British-born American film actor. ...

During production of the film, Hepburn and Holden entered into a brief but passionate, and much-publicized, love affair. Bogart, meanwhile, complained that Hepburn required too many takes to get her dialogue right and pointed out her inexperience. However, his behavior towards Hepburn was better than his behavior towards other members of the cast and crew.

Although Edith Head won an Oscar for Best Costumes, most of Hepburn's outfits were in fact created by Hubert de Givenchy and chosen by the star herself. Edith Head refused to be shown alongside Givenchy in the credits, so she was given credit for the costumes, although the Academy's votes were obviously for Hepburn's attire. Edith Head did not refuse the Oscar, however. The film began a life-long association between Givenchy and Hepburn. Edith Head (October 28, 1897 – October 24, 1981) was an American costume designer who had a long career in Hollywood that garnered her more Academy Awards than any other woman in history. ... Academy Award The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are the most prominent film awards in the United States and most watched awards ceremony in the world. ... This Academy Award was first given for movies made in 1948 when separate awards were given for black-and-white and color movies. ... Hubert de Givenchy (born February 21, 1927) is a French fashion designer who founded the The House of Givenchy in 1952. ...

Awards and recognition

Sabrina was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Directing, Best Actress (for Hepburn), and Best Adapted Screenplay. The only winner was Edith Head, for the costumes. Academy Award The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are the most prominent film awards in the United States and most watched awards ceremony in the world. ... The Academy Award for Directing is an accolade given to the person that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences feels was best director of the past year. ... The Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role is one of the awards given to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; nominations are made by Academy members who are actors and actresses. ... The Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay is one of the Academy Awards, the most prominent film awards in the United States. ...

In 2002 the United States Library of Congress deemed this version of the film "culturally significant" and selected it for preservation in the National Film Registry. For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... The Great Hall interior. ... The National Film Registry is the registry of films selected by the United States National Film Preservation Board for preservation in the Library of Congress. ...

Remake

In 1995, a remake of Sabrina was produced, starring Harrison Ford, Julia Ormond and Greg Kinnear in the roles originally played by Bogart, Hepburn and Holden, respectively. 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Sabrina is a 1995 film adapted by Barbara Benedek and David Rayfiel, based on the 1954 screenplay. ... Harrison Ford (born July 13, 1942) is an Academy Award-nominated American actor. ... Julia Ormond (born on 4 January 1965 in Epsom, Surrey, England) is a British actress with many stage and screen credits to her name. ... Greg Kinnear (born June 17, 1963 in Logansport, Indiana) is an American actor. ...

External links

• Sabrina at The Internet Movie Database