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The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone starred Vivien Leigh (not Olivia De Havilland). It is a really interesting movie.

Grace Kelly, or an italian verison, as I recall, who moved from Rome center with her old brown dog to a rural area into a large old house in need of refurbishment. It had heating but no bathroom, and she was especially desirous of soaking in a tub. Her protector, Hadrian, hired contractors, led by one Carmello of a local family, to do the work. This crew toiled for months and finally completed the job. The last scene shows the woman soaping up and just enjoying the new tub. Quite a nice little film, but it seemed to run a bit long. The poor woman thought she was a slave to the workers, who were typically late and slovenly.

What a movie!

Hi all. Toni, avoid the remake of Roman Holiday with Catherine Oxenburg, but do rent For Roseanna, w/ mercedes Ruehl and Jean Reno. For Paris, don't forget Forget Paris (Billy Crystal/Debra Winger) French Kiss (Kevin Kline/Meg Ryan) and Ready to Wear /Pret a Porter. I understand Vatell, recent movie w/ Depardieu is all Versaille. The Horseman on the Roof w/ Binoche has beautiful scenery of France, plus Olivier Martinez, no small eye candy. Enjoy

Gosh, do I love "Roman Holiday". It was broadcast on the AMC cable channel last night and I think the stars of the film never look better --- Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck and Rome. Great that it was shot in black & white; aside from the 50's cars and clothes, much looks exactly the same as it does now. Well, okay it was made in 1952 and the streets of Rome are much, much busier now than 50 years ago. You get to see the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steppes, Coloseum, Victor Emmanuel (the 'wedding cake' building), Castel S'Angelo. It's a delightful breezy comedy.<BR>

Just scanned through this thread, so hope I'm not repeating a previous suggestion. I love "A Month by the Lake" with Vanessa Redgrave, Edward Fox and Uma Thurman. Also, I don't think anyone mentioned "Tea With Mussolini." Great cast and interesting story.<BR><BR>j

No one has mentioned "A Little Romance", from back in the 70s about two teenagers who kiss under the Bridge of Sighs at sunset while the bells are tolling... Because of that movie I'm spending my honeymoon in Italy to have "that" kiss...