Three Coins in the Fountain

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Three Coins in the Fountain

Released Jun 2, 1954

1h 42m

Romance

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Three hopeful American secretaries visiting Italy -- newcomer Maria (Maggie McNamara), romance-seeking Anita (Jean Peters) and the more mature Frances (Dorothy McGuire) -- fling their coins into Rome's Trevi Fountain, each making a wish. Soon, Maria is pursued by a dashing prince (Louis Jourdan), Anita finds herself involved with a forbidden coworker (Rossano Brazzi), and Frances receives a surprising proposal from her boss (Clifton Webb). All three women vow to one day return to Rome.

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Empire Magazine

Formulaic fifties romantic tish.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 31, 2012

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Variety Staff

Variety

The film has warmth, humor, a rich dose of romance and almost incredible pictorial appeal.

Mar 26, 2009

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Trevor Johnston

Time Out

This touristy romance was an unexpected hit in its day, but you'd hardly think it to look at it now.

Jun 24, 2006

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Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

The wide-screen magnificence of Rome and Venice is a lot more impressive than the rambling story...

Nov 11, 2019

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

All 3 romances are a lot of fun and Rome never looked better!

Rated: 7/10

May 8, 2019

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TV Guide

This pleasant boy-meets-girl story (times three) is more distinguished for its photography and title song than for its predictable plot.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 31, 2012

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Erik J

I thought the song and scenery were good, but the story so tedious that I had a hard time following it. If you want a sweet period piece and travelogue of Italy watch it. And Louis Jourdan is so handsome that it is almost worth watching it just to gaze at him.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/02/25

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John S

Brilliant. Classic professional performances provide a delicious Roman, 50's timepiece. Spectacular cinematography of both Venice and Rome. ‘Class' from beginning to end.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/24

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StephenPaul C

The greatest 01 hour: and 42 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/07/23

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Thomas D

Cinematography is incredible...Rome circa mid 1950's. A Douglas Sirk style plot is enjoyable. For a 70 year old film, it holds up very well. What the cinematography did for Greece in "Boy On A Dolphin", this film does for Italy. And if you can watch it with the original 4.0 directional dialog soundtrack; you are in for a treat. Utterly enjoyable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/22/23

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Steve M

Interesting to see how people looked for marriage back in the 50's. Let's see, working together forming a relationship of respect and friendship, okay. Working together and falling in love, okay. Pretending to like the food he likes, doing the things he likes, just trying to get married, then "surprise," not good. Unfortunately, those parents from the 50's passed on this last method and now we have 50% divorce rate in America.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Liam D

Good performances and beautiful cinematography saves a bland romance story

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/03/21

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Synopsis

Three hopeful American secretaries visiting Italy -- newcomer Maria (Maggie McNamara), romance-seeking Anita (Jean Peters) and the more mature Frances (Dorothy McGuire) -- fling their coins into Rome's Trevi Fountain, each making a wish. Soon, Maria is pursued by a dashing prince (Louis Jourdan), Anita finds herself involved with a forbidden coworker (Rossano Brazzi), and Frances receives a surprising proposal from her boss (Clifton Webb). All three women vow to one day return to Rome.

Director: Jean Negulesco
Producer: Sol C. Siegel
Screenwriter: John H. Secondari, John Patrick
Distributor: 20th Century Fox, Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox
Genre: Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 2, 1954, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 24, 2013
Runtime: 1h 42m

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