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7. The Hat Toss Was Done On the Sly

At the end of the opening credits, Mary Richards crosses a crowded street in Minneapolis and throws her bright red hat into the air. Suddenly, the shot freezes, capturing an expression of unquenchable hope for the future. There’s a reason this iconic single frame has stood the test of time. Fun fact: no one else in the shot knew people were filming. The crew was using hidden cameras in order to achieve a more authentic feel.

The Most Iconic Hat Toss in History
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