The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961)
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- Approved
- 1h 43min
- Drama, Romance
- 28 Dec 1961 (USA)
- Movie
An aging actress travels to Rome with her husband; after he suddenly dies during the flight, she begins a passionate affair with a young gigolo.
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- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 nomination.
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| Vivien Leigh | ... |
Karen Stone
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| Warren Beatty | ... |
Paolo di Leo
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| Coral Browne | ... |
Meg
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| Jill St. John | ... |
Barbara Bingham
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| Jeremy Spenser | ... |
Young man
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| Stella Bonheur | ... |
Mrs. Jamison-Walker
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| Josephine Brown | ... |
Lucia
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| Peter Dyneley | ... |
Lloyd Greener
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| Carl Jaffe | ... |
Baron Waldheim
(as Carl Jaffé)
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Harold Kasket | ... |
Tailor
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| Viola Keats | ... |
Julia McIlheny
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| Cleo Laine | ... |
Singer
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| Bessie Love | ... |
Bunny
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| Elspeth March | ... |
Mrs. Barrow
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Henry McCarty | ... |
Campbell Kennedy
(as Henry McCarthy)
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| Warren Mitchell | ... |
Giorgio
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| John Phillips | ... |
Tom Stone
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| Paul Stassino | ... |
Stefano - The Barber
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| Ernest Thesiger | ... |
Stefano
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| Mavis Villiers | ... |
Mrs. Coogan
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| Lotte Lenya | ... |
Contessa Magda Terribili-Gonzales
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| Maria Britneva | ... |
Principessa Bonmeni (uncredited)
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Thelma D'Aguilar | ... |
Mita (uncredited)
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| Edward de Souza | ... |
Party Guest with Monkey (uncredited)
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| Jean Marsh | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Robert Rietty | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Joe Sonessa | ... |
Stalker (uncredited)
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Joe Wadham | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Directed by
| José Quintero | ||
Written by
| Tennessee Williams | ... | (novel) |
| Gavin Lambert | ... | (screenplay) |
| Jan Read | ... | (additional writing) |
Produced by
| Louis De Rochemont | ... | producer (as Louis de Rochemont) |
| Lothar Wolff | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Richard Addinsell | ||
Cinematography by
| Harry Waxman | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Ralph Kemplen | ||
Editorial Department
| Eunice Mountjoy | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Graham Shipham | ... | assembly editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Robert Lennard | ||
Production Design by
| Roger K. Furse | ... | (as Roger Furse) |
Art Direction by
| Herbert Smith | ||
Costume Design by
| Pierre Balmain | ||
| Beatrice Dawson | ||
Makeup Department
| Bob Lawrance | ... | makeup artist |
| A.G. Scott | ... | hair stylist |
| Sidney Turner | ... | assistant make-up (uncredited) |
| Daphne Vollmer | ... | assistant hairdresser (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Basil Somner | ... | production manager |
| Ted Wallis | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Derrick Parr | ... | second assistant director |
| Jake Wright | ... | second assistant director |
| Peter Yates | ... | assistant director |
| Derek Parr | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Tony Wallis | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| John Jarvis | ... | set dresser |
| Ivor Beddoes | ... | sketch artist (uncredited) |
| Ron Benton | ... | chief draughtsman (uncredited) |
| John Graysmark | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Tony Reading | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Peter Wood | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Leslie Hodgson | ... | dubbing editor |
| Cecil Mason | ... | sound mixer |
| Keith Batten | ... | assistant boom operator (uncredited) |
| Tommy Staples | ... | boom assistant (uncredited) |
| Dennis Whitlock | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ernest Day | ... | camera operator |
| Bert Cann | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Harold Haysom | ... | director of photography: second unit (uncredited) |
| Alec Mills | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Stilwell | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Etienne Bonnichon | ... | crowd casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Betty Adamson | ... | wardrobe |
| John Briggs | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Robert Porter | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Douglas Gamley | ... | conductor / music arranger (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| June Faithfull | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Jack King | ... | administrator |
| Charles Castle | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Jak King | ... | administrator (uncredited) |
| Midge Warnes | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
| Bob Webb | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1961) (United States) (theatrical)
- Warner-Pathé Distributors (1961) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1962) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. Film (1962) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1962) (Norway) (theatrical)
- CBS (1969) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Warner Home Video (2005) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Living Colour Entertainment (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Pierre Balmain (costumes: Miss Leigh)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 Dale O'Connor |
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| Taglines | The story of an American woman and her abandonment in Rome See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This was Tennessee Williams' personal favorite film adaptation of any of his works. Indeed, he claimed in his autobiography that it was the only one that he liked much at all. As the film was a critical failure, Williams's enthusiasm surprised many, but it may be simply because of his fondness for director Jose Quintero (whose only work for the cinema it was) and certain of the actors or because it was not hobbled by censorship issues. See more » |
| Goofs | The handkerchief Karen Stone takes out is different from the one picked up by the young man outside. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond (1990). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Love Is a Bore See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The Warner Brothers shield logo which normally introduces a Warner Brothers film appears at the end of this film instead of at the beginning. See more » |
| Quotes |
Karen Stone:
You see... I don't leave my diamonds in the soap dish... and when the time comes when nobody desires me... for myself... I'd rather not be... desired... at all. See more » |