When in Rome (1952)

Director:

Clarence Brown

Writers:

Robert Buckner (story), Dorothy Kingsley,

Stars:

Van Johnson, Paul Douglas, Joseph Calleia

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Van Johnson	...	Father John X. Halligan
Paul Douglas	...	Joe Brewster
Joseph Calleia	...	Aggiunto Bodulli
Carlo Rizzo	...	Antonio Silesto
Tudor Owen	...	Father McGinniss
Dino Nardi	...	Commissario Genoa
Aldo Silvani	...	Cabby with horse and buggy
Mario Siletti	...	Luigi Lugacetti
Argentina Brunetti	...	Mrs. Lugacetti
Mimi Aguglia	...	Rosa
Emory Parnell	...	Ship's Captain
Charles Fawcett	...	Mr. Cates
Alberto Lolli	...	Father Segatini
Adriano Ambrogi	...	Father Mariani
Amina Pirani Maggi	...	Dove

Storyline

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 July 1952 (Portugal)

Also Known As:

Abenteuer in Rom

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

78 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

User Reviews

Marvelous Fable

Paul Douglas, Van Johnson, and Joseph Calleia are all excellent together. The "love story" between priest Johnson and tough-guy Douglas is as affecting a character study as you are ever likely to see. The magnificent photography shows the divine beauty that is Rome inspirationally. Just when you think it can get no further into your soul, it comes up with something else clever and simply profound. Well worth watching. I give it 10/10.