Ep 322: “Sabrina” (1954) A Love Triangle, a Parisian Makeover, and a Long Island Cinderella

In this episode of Midday Movies, hosts Laura and Stephen embark on a charming journey through the classic romance of the 1954 film, Sabrina. Starring the iconic Audrey Hepburn, alongside Humphrey Bogart and William Holden, this delightful tale follows Sabrina Fairchild, the daughter of a chauffeur, as she transforms from a love-struck girl into a sophisticated Parisian woman, capturing the hearts of two brothers from the affluent Larrabee family. With themes of love, class disparity, and self-discovery, Sabrina is a timeless Cinderella story set against the backdrop of Long Island high society. Laura and Stephen dive into the film's rich character dynamics and the captivating performances of its leads. They discuss Sabrina's enchanting glow-up, the contrasting personalities of the Larrabee brothers, and the societal expectations that shape their relationships. With insightful commentary and plenty of humor, they explore the film's clever writing, directed by the legendary Billy Wilder, and how it remains relevant today. Join them for a lively conversation that delves into the intricacies of romance, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness. Whether you're revisiting this classic or experiencing it for the first time, this episode promises to rekindle your love for cinematic storytelling! Chapters: 00:00 — Laura and Stephen discuss today's featured movies on Midday Movies podcast 01:23 — Sabrina is a 1954 adaptation of Samuel Taylor's Broadway hit Sabrina Fair 02:28 — The Great Gatsby takes place in Long island society 07:01 — The staff that works for Sabrina is incredibly invested in her journey 08:23 — Sabrina is very distracted by her love of David on their Paris journey 14:28 — Linus and Sabrina develop a little chemistry on the tennis court 16:30 — Linus is trying to keep Sabrina away from David 17:22 — Linus is an industrialist of the highest. And he's passionate about development 19:44 — Linus is perhaps my favorite male character in the 1950s 20:55 — There is a lot about classism in this movie, though 21:51 — There's a 30 year age gap between Sabrina and Linus 26:33 — Sabrina is a fascinating member of the Hollywood class just in and of himself 28:58 — Edith Head was the costume designer on Sabrina. She won the Academy Award for best costume design 29:42 — Humphrey Bogart and William Holden hated each other on this film 31:57 — Stephen and Laura discuss Sabrina on today's Midday Movies Don't miss this enchanting episode of Midday Movies, where classic cinema meets heartfelt discussion! For more Laura and Stephen, follow us at @middaymoviespod, @umbrellapodcastcollective, and @facehuggersandfriendspod We want to know what you think about our podcast! Let us know in this brief survey here. Listen to us on your favorite podcast platform and follow us on social media to stay up to date on upcoming shows and announcements! Instagram Facebook Linktree Check out our new merch shop here for tees, totes, stickers, and more!