Name That Movie, Name That Book: Feline and Sleeping Beauty

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[wonderlandchick]

This is Breakfast at Tiffanys with Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly and Orangey as Cat (poor slob without a name). I've both read the book and seen the movie. While I typically don't like it when movies make too many changes from the book they're based on, I was so charmed by the film and Audrey that I forgive it. The short story is so much grittier, which I like in its own way. I suppose if I had to pick one I'd say I prefer the film because I've seen it way more times than I've read the story. I'll just forget every scene with Mickey Rooney!

[slayground]

I agree: the short story is gritty while the movie is charming, and the Holly in print is extremely different from the Holly on screen. I also agree that the Rooney scenes in the film are unnecessary. Completely.

[kbaccellia]

Audrey Hepburn in BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S. She's Holly Golightly and that's the infamous cat that they had to retake that famous ending more than a few times. **I read the bio on the making of the book.

[slayground]

Excellent!