QHow does the movie end? Whose wish is granted?
AAs Maria and Anita prepare to leave for the train station on their way back to the States, they get a phone call from Frances. She asks them to meet her at the Fountain of Trevi. When Maria and Anita get there, they are surprised to see that the fountain is empty of water, being cleaned..."clean out the old wishes to make room for the new", Maria quips. Frances arrives just as the fountain is turned back on. She comes bearing a surprise. She points in one direction, and Prince Dino (Louis Jourdan) comes rushing into Maria's arms. Frances points in the opposite direction, and Georgio appears. As Anita and Georgio embrace, John Shadwell (Clifton Webb) steps forward and puts his arm around Frances, apparently having decided to marry her anyway under the circumstances. The final scene shows the lovers hugging as the fountain fills with water. In short, all three got their wishes.
QIs throwing a coin in the Fountain of Trevi a tradition?
AVery much so. A legend says that if a visitor tosses a coin into the fountain, they will return to Rome. As such, it is much like tossing a lei into the water when leaving Hawaii. If the lei floats towards the island, the visitor is assured of another visit.
QA Note Regarding Spoilers
AThe following FAQ entries may contain spoilers. Only the biggest ones (if any) will be covered with spoiler tags. Spoiler tags have been used sparingly in order to make the page more readable.
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