Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an American reporter, Joe Bradley, who takes her back to his apartment for safety. At work the next morning, Joe finds out Ann's regal identity and bets his editor he can get exclusive interview with her, but romance soon gets in the way.
Acting
Hepburn's luminous debut — she IS the princess.
Cinematography
Rome never looked more dreamlike in black and white.
Costume
Givenchy's iconic designs invented modern elegance.
Director
William Wyler
Audrey Hepburn
Princess Ann
Gregory Peck
Joe Bradley
Eddie Albert
Irving Radovich
Hartley Power
Mr. Hennessy
Harcourt Williams
Ambassador
Margaret Rawlings
Countess Vereberg
Tullio Carminati
Gen. Provno
Paolo Carlini
Mario Delani
Claudio Ermelli
Giovanni
Paola Borboni
Charwoman
Alfredo Rizzo
Cab driver
Laura Solari
Hennessy's Secretary
Gorella Gori
Shoe Seller
Armando Annuale
Admiral Dancing with Princess (uncredited)
Maurizio Arena
Young Boy with Car (uncredited)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Mouth of Truth' scene was improvised — Peck genuinely hid his hand and Hepburn's scream was authentic.
Hepburn won the Oscar for this, her very first film, beating out established stars and instantly reshaping Hollywood's ideal of feminine beauty.
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