There she is, Holly Golightly, walking through the streets of New York, dressed to the nines, window shopping at Tiffany’s and staring through the window dreaming.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s is a 1961 film, loosely based on the 1958 novel by Truman Capote and was directed by Blake Edwards. It was released by Paramount Pictures. It stars Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly and George Peppard as Paul Varjak. It also stars Patricia Neal and Mickey Rooney. The score was written by Henry Mancini, with the lyrics to Moon River written by Johnny Mercer. Moon River was nearly cut from the film, Audrey Hepburn was present and she said, “Over my dead body!” The song stayed in the film. Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer went on to win an Academy Award for Moon River. Truman Capote wanted Marilyn Monroe to play Holly but Paramount wanted Audrey Hepburn to play Holly instead. In Holly’s mind, she’s a socialite in a grand world. She gets paid to visit a drug mafia leader in prison to make him happy.

Holly finds happiness in the jewelry store Tiffany’s, but things change when a handsome young man moves into her apartment building. He’s in a similar situation as Holly, where he gets paid from his decorator for a good time. This handsome man’s name is Paul, but Holly calls him Fred because he looks like her brother. Together they realize they just may need each other. 

Holly visits Tiffany’s, a New York City jewelry store, frequently and the maximum-security prison Sing-Sing, where she delivers the weekly “weather report” to mobster Sally Tomato who pays her 100 dollars a day. She’s Manhattan’s elegant socialite, but she finds herself becoming infatuated with a charming new neighbor, Paul Varjak. Paul Varjak is a kept man by an older woman. He finds himself getting drawn into Holly’s superficial world. He doesn’t like the idea that he reminds her of her brother and he finally gives into Holly’s beguiling allure. Without openly admitting it, Holly and Paul each have a past that struggles to keep hidden. But, are their secrets strong enough to keep them apart? Paul and Holly are reluctant lovers and meant to be together. 

I would highly recommend this film, this film is more for adults than children. The actors and actresses did a phenomenal job, especially Hepburn and Peppard. The music was amazing, especially the signature song, “Moon River.” The costumes are gorgeous, with Audrey’s Givenchy “Little Black Dress” being a highlight of the film. This was a very good romantic comedy and a classic film.