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Andreina Pagnani
Andreina Pagnani (born Andreina Gentili; 24 November 1906 – 22 November 1981) was an Italian actress and voice actress. Biography Born in Rome and the daughter of a dresser, at a young age Pagnani studied the harp and the piano, then she devoted herself to theatre and then entering the stage companies Artistica Operaia e Giovanni Emanuel. In a short time Pagnani became a primadonna of Italian theater, working among others with Totò, Gino Cervi, Gabriele Ferzetti, Lauretta Masiero. She made her film debut in 1924, in the silent film ''L'osteria di Mozzadita''. Her film activity was long but very irregular, and almost entirely consisting of supporting roles. She obtained a large popularity as the Maigret's wife in the TV series '' Le inchieste del commissario Maigret'', broadcast on RAI from 1964 to 1972. Pagnani was also very active as a voice actress and a dubber. She dubbed actresses such as Marlene Dietrich, Bette Davis, Rhonda Fleming, Gloria Swanson, Katharine Hepburn, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rome
, established_title = Founded , established_date = 753 BC , founder = King Romulus (legendary) , image_map = Map of comune of Rome (metropolitan city of Capital Rome, region Lazio, Italy).svg , map_caption = The territory of the ''comune'' (''Roma Capitale'', in red) inside the Metropolitan City of Rome (''Città Metropolitana di Roma'', in yellow). The white spot in the centre is Vatican City. , pushpin_map = Italy#Europe , pushpin_map_caption = Location within Italy##Location within Europe , pushpin_relief = yes , coordinates = , coor_pinpoint = , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Italy , subdivision_type2 = Region , subdivision_name2 = Lazio , subdivision_type3 = Metropolitan city , subdivision_name3 = Rome Capital , government_footnotes= , government_type = Strong Mayor–Council , leader_title2 = Legislature , leader_name2 = Capitoline Assembl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barbara Stanwyck
Barbara Stanwyck (; born Ruby Catherine Stevens; July 16, 1907 – January 20, 1990) was an American actress, model and dancer. A stage, film, and television star, during her 60-year professional career she was known for her strong, realistic screen presence and versatility. She was a favorite of directors, including Cecil B. DeMille, Fritz Lang, and Frank Capra, and made 85 films in 38 years before turning to television. Orphaned at the age of four and partially raised in foster homes, she always worked. One of her directors, Jacques Tourneur, said of her, "She only lives for two things, and both of them are work." She made her debut on stage in the chorus as a Ziegfeld girl in 1923, at age 16, and within a few years was acting in plays. Her first lead role, which was in the hit ''Burlesque'' (1927), established her as a Broadway star. In 1929, she began acting in talking pictures. Frank Capra chose her for his romantic drama '' Ladies of Leisure'' (1930). This led to additi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lovemakers (film)
''The Lovemakers'' ( it, La viaccia) is a 1961 Italian drama film directed by Mauro Bolognini based on a novel by Mario Pratesi. The film which stars Claudia Cardinale and Jean-Paul Belmondo, was entered into the 1961 Cannes Film Festival. Plot The original Italian ''La viaccia'' is the name of the family farm which motivates the plot. The death of a wealthy patriarch in 1885 sets off an interfamily power struggle. Son Ferdinando buys out his other relatives in order to gain full control over the dead man's property. But Ferdinando's country-bumpkin nephew Amerigo holds out. Amerigo's stance is weakened when he heads for the city and meets prostitute Bianca. To support her in the manner in which she is accustomed, Amerigo steals from his uncle. Disgraced in the eyes of his family, Amerigo decides to stay near his beloved Bianca by becoming a bouncer in her brothel. Cast *Jean-Paul Belmondo as Amerigo *Claudia Cardinale as Bianca * Pietro Germi as Stefano *Gabriella Pallotta as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Le Pillole Di Ercole
''Le pillole di Ercole'' is a 1960 Italian comedy film directed by Luciano Salce. It was shown as part of a retrospective on Italian comedy at the 67th Venice International Film Festival. Cast * Nino Manfredi as Dottor Pasqui * Sylva Koscina as Silvia, Pasqui's wife * Jeanne Valérie as Odette * Vittorio De Sica as Piero Cuocolo * Francis Blanche * Piera Arico * Nedo Azzini * Gianni Bonagura * Franco Bruno * Maria Elisabetta Franco * Annie Gorassini * Mitchell Kowal * Ignazio Leone * Oreste Lionello as Gino * Lina Tartara Minora (as Lina Minora) * Andreina Pagnani as Giovanna Censorship When ''Le pillole di Ercole'' was first released in Italy in 1960 the Committee for the Theatrical Review of the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities The Ministry of Culture ( it, Ministero della Cultura - MiC) is the ministry of the Government of Italy in charge of national museums and the '' monuments historiques''. MiC's headquarters are located in the historic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Call Girls Of Rome
''Call Girls of Rome'' ( it, I piaceri del sabato notte, lit=The pleasures of Saturday night) is a 1960 Italian film directed by Daniele D'Anza and starring Andreina Pagnani, Jeanne Valérie, Scilla Gabel, and Elsa Martinelli. Jean Murat also appears. Plot Behind the facade of a fashion house in Milan, run by Arabella, lies an efficient high-class prostitution ring. Cast *Andreina Pagnani as Arabella *Jeanne Valérie as Paola Masetti *Maria Perschy as Claudia *Scilla Gabel as Patrizia *Elsa Martinelli as Marisa, model *Pierre Brice as Aldo, lawyer *Jean Murat as General Masetti, father of Paola and Silvana *Romolo Valli as Commissioner *Roberto Risso as Carlo Malpighi *Corrado Pani as Young Blackmailer *Renato Speziale as Luigi, Arabella's lover *Giuseppe Porelli as Commendator Paolo Iavecchia *Luigi Pavese as Baldoni *Maria Grazia Spina as Silvana *Marilù Tolo as Luigi's mistress *Carlo Pisacane (actor), Carlo Pisacane as Neapolitan old man *Paola Barbara as Mrs. Masetti, mothe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Il Padrone Sono Me
''Il padrone sono me'' is a 1955 Italian comedy-drama film. It marked the directorial debut of Franco Brusati. The film premiered at the 16th Venice International Film Festival. Cast *Paolo Stoppa: Mingon *Andreina Pagnani: Miss Maria * Myriam Bru: Dolly * Pierre Bertin: Robertino * Leopoldo Trieste: Professor Edoardo * Jacques Chabassol *Daniela Rocca *Giuseppe Addobbati *Guido Celano Guido Celano (19 April 1904 – 7 March 1988) was an Italian actor, voice actor and film director. He appeared in 120 films between 1931 and 1988. He also directed two Spaghetti Westerns: '' Cold Killer'' and '' Gun Shy Piluk''. He was born ... * Lina Gennari References External links * 1955 films Films directed by Franco Brusati Italian comedy-drama films 1955 comedy-drama films Italian black-and-white films 1950s Italian films {{comedy-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Concert Of Intrigue
''Concert of Intrigue'' ( it, Tradita) is a 1954 Italian historical melodrama film directed by Mario Bonnard and starring Brigitte Bardot. It recorded admissions of 959,000 in France. Plot During the First World War, Enrico and Franco, two brothers of the noble Alberti family of Rovereto, found themselves on opposite sides: the older Enrico, physically handicapped, is pro-Austrian while the younger Franco is a fervent patriot who thanks to his career as a pianist can move freely between the two countries. Despite a relationship with Elisabetta Tabor, a Polish singer, Franco decides to marry the young Anna, the niece of a police lieutenant, but Enrico is also interested in her. Henry driven by jealousy, backed by Elisabetta who is actually a spy of the Austrians, they convince his brother that his arrest is imminent and he must flee to Italy where he joins the army and returns to fight in the Rovereto area and finds Anna who in the meanwhile she gave birth to a baby boy. The woma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Nemica
''La Nemica'' is a 1952 Italian melodrama film directed by Giorgio Bianchi. Cast *Elisa Cegani: Duchessa Anna *Frank Latimore: Roberto *Vira Silenti: Fiorenza * Jacques Verlier: Gastone *Carlo Ninchi: Monsignore *Ada Dondini: Nonna *Filippo Scelzo: Notaio *Cosetta Greco: Marta *Sandro Franchina: Roberto bambino * Luigi Cimara: Lord John *Enzo Maggio Enzo Maggio (10 October 1902 – 13 July 1978) was an Italian actor. Born Vincenzo Maggio in Naples into a family of actors, Maggio made a long apprenticeship in the avanspettacolo theaters before and during the Second World War. On stage, he ... External links * * 1952 films Films scored by Carlo Rustichelli 1950s Italian-language films Italian drama films 1952 drama films Melodrama films Italian black-and-white films 1950s Italian films {{1950s-Italy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alberto Sordi
Alberto Sordi (15 June 1920 – 24 February 2003) was an Italian actor, voice actor, singer, comedian, director and screenwriter. Early life Born in Rome to a schoolteacher and a musician and the last of five children, Sordi was named in honour of an older sibling, who died several days after his birth. Sordi enrolled in Milan's dramatic arts academy but was kicked out because of his thick Roman accent. In the meantime, he studied to be a bass opera singer. His vocal distinctiveness would become his trademark. Career Cinema and television In a career that spanned seven decades, Sordi established himself as an icon of Italian cinema with his representative skills at both comedy and light drama. His movie career began in the late 1930s with bit parts and secondary characters in wartime movies. Early roles included Fellini's'' The White Sheik'' in 1952, Fellini's ''I vitelloni ''(1953), a movie about young slackers, in which he plays a weak immature loafer and a starring role ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tina Lattanzi
Tina Lattanzi (born Annunziata Concetta Costantini; 5 December 1897 – 25 October 1997) was an Italian actress and voice actress. Biography A native of Licenza and the daughter of Ercole Costantini and Geltrude Montori, Lattanzi began her acting career in 1922 when she met Vittorio De Sica, who in turn, introduced her to Tatyana Pavlova, who coached her into acting. Lattanzi was mainly active on stage during the 1920s before making her screen debut in 1930 and she was well known for her portrayals of women of noble birth. In 1954, Lattanzi began focusing her attention on television. Because of her drawl, persuasive voice, she also turned to the Cooperativa Doppiatori Cinematografici during the 1940s. As a prominent dubbing artist, Lattanzi performed the Italian voices of some of the major film icons of the 20th century such as Greta Garbo, Rita Hayworth, Marlene Dietrich, Joan Crawford, Greer Garson, Myrna Loy, Rosalind Russell, Martita Hunt, Agnes Moorehead, Tamara Lees and It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giovanna Scotto
Giovanna Scotto (born Giovanna Margherita Piana-Canova; August 26, 1895 – December 23, 1985) was an Italian stage and film actress.Verdone p.111 She also became a prominent voice actress, dubbing foreign films for release in the Italian market. Selected filmography * '' Ragazzo'' (1934) * '' The Two Sergeants'' (1936) * ''The Former Mattia Pascal'' (1937) * '' The Brambilla Family Go on Holiday'' (1941) * ''The Ten Commandments'' (1945) * ''Two Anonymous Letters'' (1945) * ''Desire'' (1946) * '' Flying Squadron'' (1949) * '' Red Seal'' (1950) * '' Black Fire'' (1951) * ''Operation Mitra ''Operation Mitra'' (Italian: ''Operazione Mitra'') is a 1951 Italian thriller film directed by Giorgio Cristallini and starring Steve Barclay and Marina Berti.Morreale p.123 Cast * Steve Barclay * Marina Berti * Margherita Bagni * Silvio ...'' (1951) References Bibliography * Verdone, Luca. ''I film di Alessandro Blasetti''. Gremese Editore, 1989. External links * 1895 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosetta Calavetta
Rosetta Calavetta (27 August 1914 – 3 February 1993) was an Italian actress and voice actress. Biography Born in Palermo, Calavetta made her breakthrough role as a teenager in the 1930 film ''Before the Jury'' in which she had a small role. She performed on screen several times from then until 1940. She also did her share of acting for the EIAR from 1937 to 1938. Calavetta also possessed a popular reputation as a voice dubber. She was the official Italian voice of Lana Turner, Marilyn Monroe and Doris Day. Other actresses she dubbed included Lois Maxwell, Eleanor Parker, Susan Hayward, Dorothy Lamour, Ava Gardner, Veronica Lake, Kim Novak, Deanna Durbin, Glynis Johns, Jean Arthur, Shirley MacLaine, Angela Lansbury, Janet Leigh, June Allyson, Lucille Ball, Zsa Zsa Gábor and Ann Sheridan. She also dubbed Italian actresses which include Gina Lollobrigida, Antonella Lualdi, María Mercader, Silvana Pampanini and Milly Vitale. In Calavetta's Italian dubbed animated roles, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
