Originally posted by wedgehed:
New guy here with an observation.
Whoever opened the drapes had to have done it while Kay was in bed asleep, due to her surprise at seeing them open when she awoke.
Yes! A new guy with a fresh perspective (welcome wedgehed). For as many times as I've watched this scene, I always wondered to myself when Kay says, "Michael, why are the drapes open", either she didn't notice them when she got into bed (highly unlikely) or somebody opened them while she was asleep (more likely, but still a risk.) It wasn't until then that I knew it was Barzini along - oops wrong film, nevermind.
How about this theory. Fredo is approached by Johnny Ola to open the drapes; he gives Fredo a dumb excuse....they want to get photos of Michael and Kay to frame him or extort him. Fredo buys it, but not sure how to pull it off. He and Connie are talking after her "I need money" plea to Michael and Connie is pissed. Fredo says he can float her some dough if she does this little favor for him. Go open the drapes in Michael's room while Kay is sleeping. If she wakes up, just say you were upset and wanted to talk to her about Michael. Pretty good, huh?