The Morning Movie: ROME ADVENTURE (1962)

 Suzanne and Troy embark on a Rome Adventure

Thanks to the recent cinematic world tour post by Whistlingypsy over as Distant Voices and Flickering Shadows, I started watching Rome Adventure. About 45 minutes in, I'm loving it. It's about a young librarian named Prudence (a stunning debut by Suzanne Pleshette) who works at a stuffy college for women. She gets into trouble for giving one of the students a particular book, which the board deems too racy. Prudence resigns and heads to Italy to start living life. She meets Rossano Brazzi on the boat ride over. Later on she will meet Troy Donahue. I got to the part where Prudence is looking for work and meets The American Bookshop owner Daisy (wonderfully played by Constance Ford...who reminds me of a certain friend of mine named Irene). I had to cut it off as I had to leave for work but will finish this wonderful film when I return. And expect a full review once I do. Thanks again Whistlingypsy!

Prudence meets Daisy, who is just chock full of wisdom and sharp wit

Another cinematic world tour post....from fellow blogger Whistlingypsy

Just wanted to let everyone know that Whistlingypsy of Distant Voices and Flickering Shadows has just wrote her contribution piece to the Cinematic World Tour blogathon. Her destination is Rome and the film she chose is Rome Adventure (1962) starring Suzanne Pleshette, Angie Dickinson and Troy Donahue. And I think it is a wonderful post. She really outdid herself with it. I had mentioned to her that I recorded this film last summer on TCM and that it promptly has sat unwatched in my movie cabinet. But after reading her terrific post, oh I'm gonna watch me some Rome Adventure this weekend. Please go to her blog to check out this amazing piece.
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