Sabrina (1954)

Sabrina: Directed by Billy Wilder. With Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, William Holden, Walter Hampden. A playboy becomes interested in the daughter of his family’s chauffeur, but it’s his more serious brother who would be the better man for her.

“Audrey Hepburn as a mousy chauffeuru0026#39;s daughter? Yes, and sheu0026#39;s beguiling trying to gas herself in the garage (before quickly cracking a window) because gorgeous, rich playboy William Holden doesnu0026#39;t notice her. But itu0026#39;s nothing that a little time away in Paris wonu0026#39;t cure… Hepburn is absolutely radiant in this picture: dark brows over big Bambi eyes, sensual, flirtatious lips, and that long, long neck. She embodies the spirit of the Cinderella heroine, and director Billy Wilder milks her gamine appeal for all the millions it is worth. Holden is blithe and lively, and Humphrey Bogart manages to make his stuffy unease rather charming. Clever, biting, romantic, sweet, this version of u0026quot;Sabrinau0026quot; has it all. ***1/2 from ****”