The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone is a 1961 romantic drama directed by José Quintero, starring Vivien Leigh as Karen Stone, Lotte Lenya and Coral Browne. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $7,736 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- José Quintero
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Seven Arts Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone About?
The premise of The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Karen Stone, an American actress near 50, is judged too old for the Broadway part she’s about to play. During a Rome trip meant to aid her older husband’s health, he dies on the flight. She stays in Rome, renting a terrace apartment with a view of the seven hills. The Contessa introduces her to a young Italian, Paolo, linking her with local society.
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- self destructiveness
- italy
- stage play
- horseback riding
- implied sex
- tailor shop
- motion picture camera
- expensive wristwatch
- cashmere wool
- chickenhawk as epithet
- lonely middle aged woman
- ambiguous ending
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- bare chested man
- spanish steps rome italy
- remade
- contessa
- gigolo
- actress
- death
- widow
- subjective camera
- movie projector
- airplane
- death of husband
- balcony
- telephone
- telephone call
- cat
- reflection in a mirror
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- mirror
- being followed
- following someone
- drink
- drinking
- audio flashback
- nightclub
- watching a home movie
- barber shop
- restaurant
- cigarette smoking
- middle aged woman
- older woman younger man relationship
- rome italy
- pimp
- nobility
- journalist
- jealousy
- idle rich
- may december romance
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone Cast & Characters
Vivien Leigh leads the cast as Karen Stone, with Lotte Lenya as Contessa Magda Terribili-Gonzales and Coral Browne as Meg. Directed by José Quintero; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director José Quintero
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Vivien Leigh as Karen Stone -
Lotte Lenya as Contessa Magda Terribili-Gonzales -
Coral Browne as Meg - Mavis Villiers as Mrs. Coogan
Also Starring in The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone
· 18 more- Elspeth March Mrs. Barrow
- Stella Bonheur Mrs. Jamison-Walker
- Warren Beatty Paolo di Leo
- Warren Mitchell Giorgio
- John Phillips Tom Stone
- Ernest Thesiger Stefano
- Bessie Love Bunny
- Jill St. John Barbara Bingham
- Jean Marsh Party Guest (uncredited)
- Carl Jaffe Baron Waldheim
- Harold Kasket Tailor
- Peter Dyneley Lloyd Greener
- Paul Stassino Stefano the Barber
- Jeremy Spenser Young Man
- Viola Keats Julia Mcllheny
- Cleo Laine Singer
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- Josephine Brown Lucia
- Henry McCarty Campbell Kennedy
More from José Quintero
One more film directed by José Quintero: A Moon for the Misbegotten.
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone Plot Summary
What happens in The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Karen Stone, a celebrated American stage actress, and her businessman husband set off on a holiday to Rome. On the plane, her husband suffers a fatal heart attack, and Karen chooses to stay in Italy rather than return home. She rents a luxurious apartment in Rome and begins a new life far from the stage she once dominated. She has no pressing reason to go back, and the decision signals a quiet retreat from the world she knows.
Full summary
The whole story of The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone, scene by scene
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone Box Office
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone grossed $7,736 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7.7K
- International
- $7.7K
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone.
How Well Do You Know The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What happens to Karen's businessman husband during the flight to Rome?
Cars in The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone
14 cars on screen, including the 1961 Lincoln Continental and the 1957 Fiat 600 Multipla.
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1961 Lincoln Continental Main role -
1957 Fiat 600 Multipla Minor role -
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Background role -
1960 Autobianchi Bianchina Cabriolet Background role
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “The Widow and the Gigolo” and “로마의 애수”.
- Also known as
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- The Widow and the Gigolo
- 로마의 애수
- Le visage du plaisir
- Der römische Frühling der Mrs. Stone
- La primavera romana della signora Stone
- Tavasz Rómában
- Римската пролет на мисис Стоун
- 스톤 부인의 로마의 봄
- La primavera romana de la sra. Stone
- Римская весна Миссис Стоун
- Em Roma na Primavera
- 罗马之春
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- Hennes italienske älskare
- La primavera romana de la senyora Stone
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The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone?
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone released?
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone was released on December 25, 1961.
Who directed The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone?
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone was directed by José Quintero.
More films by José Quintero Who is in the cast of The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone?
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone stars Vivien Leigh as Karen Stone, Lotte Lenya as Contessa Magda Terribili-Gonzales and Coral Browne as Meg, among 22 credited actors.
How much did The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone make at the box office?
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone grossed $7,736 worldwide.
Does The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone have a post-credit scene?
No. The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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