ROMAN HOLIDAY was nominated for ten Academy Awards, and Audrey Hepburn, in her first starring role, captured an Oscar for her portrayal of a modern-day princess, rebelling against the royal obligations, who explores Rome on her own. She meets Gregory Peck, an American newspaperman who, seeking an exclusive story, pretends ignorance of her true identity. But his plan falters as they fall in love. Eddie Albert contributes to the fun as Peck’s carefree cameraman pal. Stylishly directed by William Wyler, this romantic comedy ranks as one of the most enjoyable films of all times.

Selected by our committee as the choice representing the 1950s, ROMAN HOLIDAY, which originally played at the Avalon in May of 1954, will play for one show only, Sunday, October 15 at 10:30AM as a part of the Centennial celebrating 100 Years Of Cinema Magic program. The Washington Post’s Ann Hornaday, our series host, will moderate a conversation with Catherine Wyler, founding director of the Rochester/High Falls International Film Festival, producer of the feature MEMPHIS BELLE (1990) and the Emmy nominated BY WILLIAM WYLER in 1986, and eldest child of the director of today’s film, William Wyler.

ROMAN HOLIDAY originally played at the Avalon in May of 1954!