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Velvety and glazed like a fattening pastry, this 1954 love story concerns three American women who make wishes for love in Rome, and end up having three romances. The cast is fine, but as for the film, what you see is what you get. There's no mystery to any part of this movie--like everything director Jean Negulesco made once CinemaScope entered his life (e.g., How to Marry a Millionaire, A Certain Smile), Three Coins is designed to lull rather than stimulate. (It did, however, win Oscars for cinematography and the Jule Styne-Sammy Cahn title song performed by Frank Sinatra.) --Tom Keogh
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THREE COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN
Genre: Drama
Rating: NR
Release Date: 0000-00-00
Media Type: DVD
SKU:GMDB2218369
Genre: Drama
Rating: NR
Release Date: 0000-00-00
Media Type: DVD
SKU:GMDB2218369
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
European travels became popular subject matter in American movies in the 1950s and 1960s, perhaps because Americans were visiting Europe in record numbers (the strong post-war dollar was a help). While movies such as "Summertime" and "Roman Holiday" are of better quality from a critical standpoint, "Three Coins in the Fountain" is also extremely good. The plot concerns the lovelife of three American secretaries working in Rome. While dated, it remains great, light entertainment and will make you want to see Rome for yourself.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Mary
Format:DVD
I had the vhs of this but bought the DVD. A romantic movie from the 1950's, set in Rome with the Trevi Fountain and the narrow streets and beautiful colour photography of Rome. Its amusing at times and serious at others. The song "Three Coins in the Fountain" is heard in the background, which adds to the enjoyment of the movie. The story involves three different relationships involving three girls who go to Rome to work there. Its suitable for romantics and those who want to remember the innocent movies of the 1950's and the wonderful movie stars of the time such as
Dorothy McGuire, Clifton Webb, Louis Jordan, Maggie McNamara, Jean Peters, and Rossano Brizzi. Much better than the later remakes of it.Close captioning, subtitles. I recommend it.
Dorothy McGuire, Clifton Webb, Louis Jordan, Maggie McNamara, Jean Peters, and Rossano Brizzi. Much better than the later remakes of it.Close captioning, subtitles. I recommend it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
I saw this movie when I was a child and liked it. Then saw it many times on TV and at a special screening in New York.The best thing about it I discovered is the dialog. It's smart and funny - of course, the script was written by a Pulitzer prize winner: John Patrick.
The film was nominated for an Oscar as Best Picture of 1954, and actually won for Best Cinematography and Best Song
The cast is marvelous - most outstanding are Jean Peters and Rossano Brazi (who are the best looking couple and also share the best story of the three featured in the film)and Clifton Webb, who delivers his lines full of sarcasm and innuendos with perfect timing.
The film's most valued asset is its photography by Milton Krasner. Although many will remember "Roman Holiday" as capturing the best of Rome, this film is much more superior visually - and in color and glorious wide screen Cinemascope.
The film was nominated for an Oscar as Best Picture of 1954, and actually won for Best Cinematography and Best Song
The cast is marvelous - most outstanding are Jean Peters and Rossano Brazi (who are the best looking couple and also share the best story of the three featured in the film)and Clifton Webb, who delivers his lines full of sarcasm and innuendos with perfect timing.
The film's most valued asset is its photography by Milton Krasner. Although many will remember "Roman Holiday" as capturing the best of Rome, this film is much more superior visually - and in color and glorious wide screen Cinemascope.
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Love and Rome in the summer
Wonderfully nostalgic comedy and a delightful depiction of those fairytales we all had in the 1950s. Worth seeing again and again
Published 5 months ago by Marygrace Aniballi
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not great
I knew this movie was from before I was born but thought it would be fun, filmed as it was in Rome and having won an academy award for its filming, etc. Read more
Published 7 months ago by CeeEmm
5.0 out of 5 stars
A TRIP TO ROME!
WATCHING THIS MOVIE IS LIKE BEING IN ROME WITH THE MARVELOUS ARRAY OF CHARACTERS, EVENTS AND SCENERY. WHAT A FEAST FOR THE EYES. YOU WILL FEEL LIKE YOU ARE A PART OF THIS MOVIE. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Jayclue
5.0 out of 5 stars
romance is not that easy in Rome!
This movie tracks one month is the lives of 3 American secretaries working in Rome. It opens with the newest girl being picked up at the station and brought back to the apartment,... Read more
Published on Feb 12 2004 by momazon
3.0 out of 5 stars
THREE COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN
I LIKED THIS MOVIE BUT I THOUGHT THE REMAKE WITH LONI ANDERSON WAS MUCH BETTER. I'D LIKE TO BUY THAT VERSION BUT DONT SEE IT LISTED. ANY SUGGESTIONS?
Published on Jan 23 2004 by L. Bratcher
4.0 out of 5 stars
Seeking Happiness with Three Coins in the Fountain
There's no denying the romantic appeal of this movie but it is missing one thing. A long time ago I had the opportunity of seeing the widescreen edition on cable (I believe the... Read more
Published on Oct 27 2003 by Claire Kaminski
4.0 out of 5 stars
A working girl's dream job!
I recently bought this tape again after I wore out my old one! The scenery in this film is truly beautiful as well as that of the many fountains. Read more
Published on May 20 2003 by "boughtitonsale"
5.0 out of 5 stars
a great film
Clifton Webb and Dorthy Macguire are great in thos film, a lovely romantic couplle in "Three Coins in the Fountain," which takes place in Rome. Read more
Published on May 4 2003 by Rosella Ann Myles
3.0 out of 5 stars
Formula "Romance" - a visual delight, thin on plot
This typical early 1950s romance story has all of the "desk set" elements (found only in romantic dime novels): 3 American secretaries in Rome are searching for "meaning in life",... Read more
Published on April 1 2003 by Michael Mathena
3.0 out of 5 stars
Shallow plot, great cinematography
Shallow plot, characters not developed. Beautiful theme song.
Interesting that in one of the opening scenes two of the female
characters light up cigarettes. Read more
Interesting that in one of the opening scenes two of the female
characters light up cigarettes. Read more
Published on Dec 9 2002 by Swamper53
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