Three Coins In The Fountain
Drama, Romance
20th Century Fox  (1954) 102 mins NR

6.3 (800 votes)
Academy Award Winner 1954

Three American women (played by Dorothy McGuire, Jean Peters and Maggie McNamara) decide it's time to end their single status in romantic Italy. So they whimsically toss coins into Rome's spectacular Trevi Fountain for luck in romance. But none has the kind of luck they'd hoped for: Just as Anita (Peters) seems destined for love with a handsome translator (Rossano Brazzi), she is fired for breaking company rules against dating a co-worker, Maria (McNamara) falls for a dangerous wolf in prince's clothing (Louis Jourdan), and Miss Frances' (McGuire) only prospect for love is - well - annoying! A charming classic, Three Coins In The Fountain is a must-see for anyone who's ever taken a chance on romance.
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Cast and Crew
Dorothy McGuire  ......  Miss Frances
Jean Peters  ......  Anita Hutchins
Maggie McNamara  ......  Maria Williams
Rossano Brazzi  ......  Georgio Bianchi
Louis Jourdan  ......  Prince Dino di Cessi
Clifton Webb  ......  John Frederick Shadwell
Director  .....  Jean Negulesco
Producer  .....  Sol C. Siegel
Writer  .....  John Patrick; John H. Secondari
Notes
Goofs:
Continuity: At the beginning of the final scene at the Trevi fountain, the fountain is dry and being cleaned. While the actors are there, the fountain begins flowing again. However, when the actors leave, the fountain is completely full, not a possibility given the size of the fountain and the period of time over which the scene occurs. (more)

Trivia:
Average Shot Length (ASL) = 16 seconds (including opening Sinatra travelogue montage). (more)

Filming Locations:
Dolomite Mountains, Italy (more)

Quotes:
John Frederick Shadwell: Why can't women play the game properly? Everyone knows that in love affairs only the man has the right to lie! (more)

Awards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 2 nominations (more)