‘Roman Holiday’ premieres in New York City 60 years ago today (1953)


Video: 'Roman Holiday' trailer

(Thursday, August 27, 1953)Roman Holiday, a romantic comedy film about a reporter and a royal princess out to see Rome on her own, premiered today at the Music Hall in New York City.

Directed by William Wyler, the film starred Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn.