Audrey Hepburn Videos : Audrey Hepburn Test (1952) - extract

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Audrey Hepburn Test (1952) - extract

Very rarely seen silent colour footage of the future Holly Golightly. These are probably the earliest colour pictures of Audrey Hepburn. The actress is shown here in different situations, playing an assistant in a draper's shop. Although she had already appeared in a small number of films, these tests were taken before she went to Hollywood and rocketed to fame in 'Roman Holiday'. Hepburn's personality shines through, even though we cannot hear her voice. The film was taken with Dufaychrome film stock, a British attempt at a Technicolor-like process, which gives these scenes an unusual sheen. The film for which these test takes were shot would never be made - perhaps the world was not ready to see the future icon looking a bit green. (Sonia Genaitay) Calling all lip-readers! If you can read Audrey Hepburn's lips please let us know. We'd love to know what she's saying. You can view all 5 mins of this film test at the Mediatheque at BFI Southbank - www.bfi.org.uk

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