The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961)

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.

Release Date : Dec 28, 1961

Runtime : 1h 43m

Genre : Drama  Romance  

Companies : Seven Arts Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

Countries : United States of America

Keywords : 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