It's the performance that won her an Oscar and beat out Hollywood heavyweights such as Gloria Swanson (for Sunset Blvd. which William Holden also starred in) and of course Bette Davis (for All About Eve). I certainly couldn't argue with that decision when I saw her bang-on comedic performance of a dumb blonde named Billie Dawn who doesn't question anything who blossoms into a woman who starts to question everything her relationship with a mean-tempered millionaire, her life and what's she's doing with it, history
all with the help of a sexy reporter, played by the always wonderful William Holden. With him, her eyes are opened to the whole world. The story is remarkably uplifting and actually has a moral (something lacking in today's movies), it just depends on how you interpret it. It is fantastic to see the single same character be completely different at the start compared to the finish.
And you know what? It's all believable. I never once thought, 'Yeah right!' or 'Like it could happen that quick!' That's what's so wonderful about it. You can see the transformation process is gradual it's not an overnight thing.
William Holden is perfectly cast as the lovely, kind hearted and certainly patient reporter tutor. He is so damn attractive and charming (such a contrast from Billie's overbearing and uncaring fiancée), you just want to be in Billie Dawn's shoes! Unfortunately, Judy Holliday had a very short (successful) career (spanning a little over ten years), and left the world far too young. Luckily, we have films like this to remember her by. I find it very sad that such a talented actress had such a short career.
Born Yesterday is a hilarious tale with some belly laughs for all. Don't miss out on Judy Holliday's Oscar winning, hilarious and inspiring portrayal of Billie Dawn. Sit back and enjoy. It's one heck of a movie!
And you know what? It's all believable. I never once thought, 'Yeah right!' or 'Like it could happen that quick!' That's what's so wonderful about it. You can see the transformation process is gradual it's not an overnight thing.
William Holden is perfectly cast as the lovely, kind hearted and certainly patient reporter tutor. He is so damn attractive and charming (such a contrast from Billie's overbearing and uncaring fiancée), you just want to be in Billie Dawn's shoes! Unfortunately, Judy Holliday had a very short (successful) career (spanning a little over ten years), and left the world far too young. Luckily, we have films like this to remember her by. I find it very sad that such a talented actress had such a short career.
Born Yesterday is a hilarious tale with some belly laughs for all. Don't miss out on Judy Holliday's Oscar winning, hilarious and inspiring portrayal of Billie Dawn. Sit back and enjoy. It's one heck of a movie!