The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone

"The story of an American woman and her abandonment in Rome."

Dec 28 1961 Approved 1h 43m
Drama, Romance

Critics and the public say Karen Stone is too old -- as she approaches 50 -- for her role in a play she is about to take to Broadway. Her businessman husband, 20 years her senior, has been the angel for the play and gives her a way out: They are off to a holiday in Rome for his health. He suffers a fatal heart attack on the plane. Mrs. Stone stays in Rome. She leases a magnificent apartment with a view of the seven hills from the terrace. Then the contessa comes calling to introduce a young man named Paolo to her. The contessa knows many presentable young men and lonely American widows.

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Plot

Critics and the public say Karen Stone is too old -- as she approaches 50 -- for her role in a play she is about to take to Broadway. Her businessman husband, 20 years her senior, has been the angel for the play and gives her a way out: They are off to a holiday in Rome for his health. He suffers a fatal heart attack on the plane. Mrs. Stone stays in Rome. She leases a magnificent apartment with a view of the seven hills from the terrace. Then the contessa comes calling to introduce a young man named Paola to her. The contessa knows many presentable young men and lonely American widows.

Written by

Tennessee Williams, Gavin Lambert, Jan Read

Directed by

José Quintero

Cast

Vivien Leigh, Warren Beatty, Coral Browne

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, Seven Arts Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 nominations total

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Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone, The (1961)
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