John Frederick Shadwell — Three Coins in the Fountain Character Profile

About John Frederick Shadwell

American expatriate author and employer of the secretaries. Longtime client and love interest of Miss Frances. After she accepts his practical marriage proposal, he discovers he has a terminal illness and ends the engagement to seek treatment in the US. He later uses reverse psychology to encourage Prince Dino to pursue Maria.

John Frederick Shadwell — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Clifton Webb

Appears in

Three Coins in the Fountain (1954)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• John Frederick Shadwell — Alliance Confidant And Advisor — Prince Dino di Cessi (Louis Jourdan)
• John Frederick Shadwell — Narrative Romantic Catalyst — Maria Williams (Maggie McNamara)
• John Frederick Shadwell — Social Fellow Expatriate — Anita Hutchins (Jean Peters)
• John Frederick Shadwell — Unknown Indirect Connection — Principessa (Cathleen Nesbitt)

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• Miss Frances (Dorothy McGuire)
• Anita Hutchins (Jean Peters)
• Prince Dino di Cessi (Louis Jourdan)
• Georgio Bianchi (Rossano Brazzi)
• Maria Williams (Maggie McNamara)
• Burgoyne (Howard St. John)
• Principessa's Butler (uncredited) (Gino Corrado)
• Baroness (uncredited) (Celia Lovsky)
• Principessa (Cathleen Nesbitt)
• Mrs. Burgoyne (Kathryn Givney)
• Angela Bianchi (uncredited) (Luciana Paluzzi)
• Woman at Cocktail Party (uncredited) (Norma Varden)