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Roman Holiday
FRANCE · 1953

Roman Holiday

William Wyler
royal duty vs personal freedom romance across social classes journalistic ethics European travel identity and deception
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Synopsis

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 exclusiv

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