Episode 48. Hepburn vs. Hepburn: Round 1 – Cat Fight

A friendly feud finally comes out in the open as Alex and Jonathan discuss the wonderful talents of the two most famous Hepburns: Katharine and Audrey. We watch Bringing Up Baby (1938) and Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) and discuss the jokes of screwball comedies, each actress’ typical persona, and controversial aspects of old movies.

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Skip to: Bringing Up Baby (8:21), Breakfast at Tiffany’s (31:15), Overall (46:02), Coming Attractions (1:00:04)

Resources referenced in this episode:

• You Must Remember This Podcast
  • The Many Loves of Howard Hughes: Katharine Hepburn, 1938
• • Audrey Hepburn: Sex, Style and Sabrina
  • The African Queen: Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn and John Huston (The Blacklist Episode #4)
• Alex on Twitter: @AlexGeringer
• Jonathan on Twitter: @JSSatchell

Next week we talk about a director who was highly influenced by, among other things, Bringing Up Baby: Peter Bogdanovich:

• The Last Picture Show (1971)
• What’s Up Doc? (1972)
• Paper Moon (1973)

Intro/Outro Music:
Ash by Mike Braudrick