The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone

– Critics and the public say Karen Stone is too old -- as she approaches 50 -- for her role in a play ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 43 Minutes
Release Year:
1961
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961)

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.

Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:

The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961) - Trailer

Release Date:

28 Dec 1961

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
APPROVED

Director:

José Quintero

Writer:

Tennessee Williams (novel), Gavin Lambert (screenplay), Jan Read (additional writing)

Main Actors:

Vivien Leigh, Warren Beatty, Coral Browne, Jill St. John

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.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 nomination.

Production:

Warner Home Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.6/10