Three Coins in The Fountain (film)

Three Coins In The Fountain (film)

Three Coins in the Fountain is a 1954 American romantic comedy film directed by Jean Negulesco and starring Clifton Webb, Dorothy McGuire, Jean Peters, Louis Jourdan, Rossano Brazzi, and Maggie McNamara. Written by John Patrick, the film is about three American women working in Rome who dream of finding romance in the Eternal City. The film introduced the song "Three Coins in a Fountain" which became an enduring standard. The film was adapted by John Patrick from the novel Coins in the Fountain by John H. Secondari. At the 27th Academy Awards in 1955, the film received two Academy Awards for Best Cinematography and Best Song, and received an Academy Award Nomination for Best Picture.