The read
Most of the 679 1950s drama movies in this catalog score higher.
Synopsis
Three American roommates working in Italy wish for the man of their dreams after throwing coins into Rome's magnificent Trevi Fountain. Frances, a secretary at a government agency, sets out to win the heart of her smooth-talking novelist employer; Anita, her coworker, defies office regulations by romancing an Italian who works at the agency; and office newcomer Maria meets a real Italian Prince Charming and falls madly in love. The only thing the three hopeful ladies need to do is seal their fate.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
62 audience votes
Key crew
- Jean NegulescoDirector
- John PatrickScreenplay
- Victor YoungOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Clifton WebbJohn Frederick Shadwell
- Dorothy McGuireMiss Frances
- Jean PetersAnita Hutchins
- Louis JourdanPrince Dino di Cessi
- Maggie McNamaraMaria Williams
- Rossano BrazziGeorgio Bianchi
- Howard St. JohnBurgoyne
- Kathryn GivneyMrs. Burgoyne
- Cathleen NesbittPrincipessa
- Gino CorradoPrincipessa's Butler (uncredited)
- Celia LovskyBaroness (uncredited)
- Luciana PaluzziAngela Bianchi (uncredited)
Stills
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Themes
rome, italyfountaintouristsecretary