Review of The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961) by Jason C — 22 Aug 2007

Somehow this really does get to the spirit of Tennessee... and Lotte Lenya is MARVELLOUS!

This review of The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961) was written by Jason C on 22 Aug 2007.

The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone has generally received positive reviews.

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The disappointing pic is right in Vivian Leigh's wheel-house, as she inhabits her aging and fading beauty character to the fullest and gives…

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By Stephanie P (394) on 18 Jun 2007

This isn't the right picture though. I saw the Showtime version from 2003 or so, with Helen Mirren, Anne Bancroft, and Olivier Martinez…

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By Victoria W (319) on 12 Nov 2007

Loved, loved Vivien in it, but other than that...meh. I've seen better, WAY better, Tennessee Williams-written stories…

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By Michael S (3,461) on 06 Jan 2008

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By Kelly H (334) on 23 Sep 2013

Tennessee Williams claimed that this was his favorite film adaptation of his work. I tend to agree with Tennessee…

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By Lewis C (442) on 24 Aug 2007

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Of course the classics are the best and pairing Vivian Leigh with Warren Beatty? Cougarlicious! Drama, romance, deceit.....sweet…

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By Marie P (142) on 14 Oct 2007

Vivien Leigh plus Tennessee Williams equals beauty. Coral Browne and Lotte Lenya are the whipped cream on the sundae…

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