"Based on Truman Capote's novel, Breakfast At Tiffany's is the story of a young, jet-setting woman, Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn), in New York City who meets a young man when he moves into her apartment building. He is being kept by a wealthy, older woman, but wants to be a writer. She is working as a high-priced escort and searching for a rich, older man to marry." The tone of this story is deceivingly light and romantic, with help from Henry Mancini's musical accompaniment. .
One of the most memorable components of the film Breakfast at Tiffany's is the extraordinary music composed by Henry Mancini. The film's theme song, "Moon River" (co-written with lyrisist Johnny Mercer), was an instant classic and the score went on to win two Acadamy Awards in 1961. Mancini opted for a jazz style of underscoring in the movie, which was a perfect fit for the 1961 movie both historically and for its romantic-comedic genre.
Holly finds more than a friend in Paul (George Peppard), the hopeful writer. The concept of the score is directed by Paul and Holly's relationship as it bounces back and forth. Yet, the score builds the steam for the grand and inevitable conclusion. You can hear the use of saxophones and trumpets during the highs of their relationship, while the string, piano and flute dominate the down-times of Holly's and Paul's relationship. .
This everlasting popular romantic comedy has a bittersweet flavor, perfectly captured by the aching mood of "Moon River." The force of Henry Mancini's longing melody echoes throughout the film, giving New York a wonderful atmosphere and depicting Holly Golightly's child-like energy with a touching adult-like sadness. The melody of "Moon River" is heard as Holly sings to Paul on the fire escape while he simultaneously composes a letter to her. We hear reprises of "Moon River" during Doc and Paul's talk in the park, as well as during the search towards the end as Holly realizes that she is in love with Paul.
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Audrey Hepburn Specific Purpose: At the end of my speech, the audience will be able to describe in detail the stages of Audrey Hepburn's life. Central Idea: Although Audrey Hepburn struggled through many difficulties in her life she overcame all of them and achieved her goals. Introduction:...
He usually held these for his male characters, even though some of his female characters such as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's. ... With works like Breakfast at Tiffany's, Capote described a brighter and happier protagonist. ... One of Capote's most accomplished works, Breakfast at Tiffany's; Capote wants to portray more of a real society, and a world that we (the readers) can relate to more easily. ...
The restaurants were decorated with carpeting, wood paneling, and Tiffany-style lamps to reinforce the relatively upscale theme. ... When McDonald's and Burger King responded with their own campaigns, neither the introduction of a breakfast menu (1985), new products such as the Big Classic burger (1986), or the SuperBar buffet (1987) could help reverse the erosion of the company's market share (down to 9% by 1987). ...
Truman Capote was an influential writer who was born in 1924 and went on to become one of the most loved and hated authors of the 20th century. Capote wrote many novels and some praised him, while others detested him for his brilliant, yet often dark works. He was an innovative writer, who, compel...
