Review of The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961) by Kelly H — 23 Sep 2013
Tennessee Williams claimed that this was his favorite film adaptation of his work. I tend to agree with Tennessee. This film is lush and verdant while at the same time being about fading beauty and death.
The Roman setting makes the story mythical and timeless, and Ms. Vivien Leigh is excellent in the role of Karen Stone. Her fragile ego and fading beauty are necessary elements of the story, and who was more fragile in her fading beauty than Ms.
Leigh? Warren Beatty is not terrible, and the supporting cast is colorful and sinister as required. As for the so-called purple prose, that's just Tennessee Williams being Tennessee Williams. What's wrong with that? I watch this film whenever it reappears, and always admire its complex beauties.
This review of The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961) was written by Kelly H on 23 Sep 2013.
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone has generally received positive reviews.
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