The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961)
The story of an American woman and her abandonment in Rome.
Starring Vivien Leigh, Warren Beatty, Lotte Lenya
Directed by José Quintero
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.
Runtime: 103 min.
Rating: 7.2
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,Romance
Keywords: rome, italy,gigolo,widow,stalker,vacation,matchmaking,drifting,middle aged woman,love affair,retired,older woman younger man relationship,wealthy widow,contessa,luxury apartment,cocktail party,stage actress,enticement,kept man,madam
Cast
Karen Stone
Paolo di Leo
Contessa Magda Terribili-Gonzales
Meg
Barbara Bingham
Young Man
Mrs. Jamison-Walker
Lucia
Lloyd Greener
Baron Waldheim
Tailor
Julia Mcllheny
Singer
Bunny
Mrs. Barrow
Campbell Kennedy
Giorgio
Tom Stone
Stefano the Barber
Stefano
Mrs. Coogan
Party Guest (uncredited)