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The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961)

The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961)

Drama Romance

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

Release Date: 1961, December 28
Directors: Jose Quintero
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Seven Arts Productions, Seven Arts Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast: Vivien Leigh, Ernest Thesiger, Paul Stassino, Jill St. John, Jean Marsh, Lotte Lenya, Bessie Love, Harold Kasket, Jeremy Spenser, Elspeth March, Warren Beatty, John Phillips

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

drifting matchmaking rome, italy stalker love affair widow older woman younger man relationship retired gigolo kept man vacation stage actress cocktail party wealthy widow luxury apartment enticement madam contessa