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.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.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.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 2 nominations total
Carl Jaffe
- Baron Waldheim
- (as Carl Jaffé)
Henry McCarty
- Campbell Kennedy
- (as Henry McCarthy)
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- TriviaThis 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.
- GoofsThe handkerchief Karen Stone takes out is different from the one picked up by the young man outside.
- 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.
- Crazy creditsThe Warner Brothers shield logo which normally introduces a Warner Brothers film appears at the end of this film instead of at the beginning.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond (1990)
Featured review
Interesting Tennessee Williams tale...good performances...
There's a haunting, poetic quality to some of the lines in 'The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone' and this is as it should be--for the author is none other than Tennessee Williams.
Once again, Vivien Leigh is perfectly cast as a sadly adrift Williams heroine and she is still a fragile looking beauty as the aging actress who finds herself strangely attracted to gigolo Warren Beatty, just one of the studs under the employ of the Contessa (Lotte Lenya). Leigh gives her role all the nuances she could always bring to a part and finally throws caution to the wind when she throws her keys to a man who has been following her, waiting for his chance while keeping a discreet distance. The ending is sheer Williams and does not disappoint.
Ironically, at the same time this was being filmed in Italy, Olivia de Havilland (Vivien's co-star in 'GWTW') was doing an entirely different sort of Italian romance called 'Light in the Piazza' which also made handsome use of Italian locations. In 'Roman Spring' Warren Beatty assumes an Italian accent that is not quite convincing. In 'Light in the Piazza' George Hamilton assumes a somewhat better one and has fun in a more humorous role. Both pictures are entertaining and deserve wider recognition.
Final note: As usual, in 'Light' de Havilland played a more wholesome role. In 'Roman Spring' Vivien was decidedly neurotic. Some say her character was very much like the real Vivien Leigh.
Once again, Vivien Leigh is perfectly cast as a sadly adrift Williams heroine and she is still a fragile looking beauty as the aging actress who finds herself strangely attracted to gigolo Warren Beatty, just one of the studs under the employ of the Contessa (Lotte Lenya). Leigh gives her role all the nuances she could always bring to a part and finally throws caution to the wind when she throws her keys to a man who has been following her, waiting for his chance while keeping a discreet distance. The ending is sheer Williams and does not disappoint.
Ironically, at the same time this was being filmed in Italy, Olivia de Havilland (Vivien's co-star in 'GWTW') was doing an entirely different sort of Italian romance called 'Light in the Piazza' which also made handsome use of Italian locations. In 'Roman Spring' Warren Beatty assumes an Italian accent that is not quite convincing. In 'Light in the Piazza' George Hamilton assumes a somewhat better one and has fun in a more humorous role. Both pictures are entertaining and deserve wider recognition.
Final note: As usual, in 'Light' de Havilland played a more wholesome role. In 'Roman Spring' Vivien was decidedly neurotic. Some say her character was very much like the real Vivien Leigh.
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- Jul 18, 2001
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- Der römische Frühling der Mrs. Stone
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- Gross worldwide
- $7,736
- Runtime1 hour 43 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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By what name was The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961) officially released in India in English?
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