The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone
The story of an American woman and her abandonment in Rome.
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.
- Year: 1961
- Country: United Kingdom
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Studio: Seven Arts Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Keyword: rome, italy, widow, gigolo, vacation, stalker, matchmaking, drifting, love affair, retired, older woman younger man relationship, wealthy widow, contessa, luxury apartment, cocktail party, stage actress, enticement, kept man, madam
- Director: José Quintero
- Cast: Vivien Leigh, Warren Beatty, Lotte Lenya, Coral Browne, Jill St. John, Ernest Thesiger
