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• THREE COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN MOVIE

The characters are not the most complex but they are still enjoyable with really talented actors and actresses portraying them. I imagine that many people in 1954, after seeing this film, decided to take a trip to Rome and other parts of Europe. Some say the cinematography is more like one would expect of a tourist group and well, yes this is true and is precisely the point. The buildings, people, and communities are shot in such a way it is as if one is seeing them for the first time. There are so many beautiful scenes of Rome and Venice that not only complement each other but also help add to the atmosphere. The cinematography is fantastic and since it earned Three Coins in the Fountain an Oscar, I am not the only one who thought so. The romance may not always be realistic but at least, when it comes to historic accuracy, this film is an accurate depiction of the times. This is illustrated in company rules that forbid employees from dating each other as well as how the boss acts as a pseudo-father figure to all the secretaries who work under him. American companies were obligated to ensure the physical safety and morality of their employees by any means necessary. In the 1950s, women could vote and go to college to work as teachers or nurses, viewed as “women’s work” at the time, and even live on their own. For instance, sexual harassment of women in the streets of Rome is common and there is the classic double standard that in a hetero-normative relationship it is okay for the man to lie but if the woman does it, then she should be shamed and discarded. To have an American work and live in Europe was an unusual circumstance in the 1950s and I appreciate how true to the times this film is in terms of its mores and social structure. I do not have a problem with clichés if they are done well and thankfully this happens to be the case with this movie. This film has schmaltz and clichés one would expect in a film of this genre. Three Coins in the Fountain details the adventures of three USA secretaries living in Rome who make wishes in the Fountain of Trevi in the hopes of staying in Rome and finding love. Three Coins in the Fountain was like a love letter to the city of Rome and even, in a way, movies with its lavish sets, dramatic scenes, and a soundtrack with Frank Sinatra and, of course, three love stories when a single story was the norm and what was expected. The film was soon followed by other successful romance films such as Magnificent Obsession and Peyton Place.

THREE COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN MOVIE

The movie was a smash hit when it was released and helped reinvigorate audiences’ interest in going to the movies. One of the films to be released with this new technology was Three Coins in the Fountain. In order to bring people back to the theaters, improved stereophonic sound was added and people could watch movies on a much larger screen. The studio contract system that had been in place for decades was now long dead and audiences were staying home more often to watch this new trend called television. In the 1950s, the film industry had its fair share of problems.