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Assunta Spina (play)
''Assunta Spina'' is a 1909 tragic play by the Italian writer Salvatore Di Giacomo, based on his earlier short story of the same name. It premiered at the Teatro Nuovo in Naples with Adelina Magnetti in the title role and a cast that also included Gennaro Pantalena and Francesca Bertini, who would subsequently play Assunta in the 1915 film. A 1927 revival at the Teatro Manzoni in Milan starred Vera Vergani. Synopsis The protagonist Assunta Spina is a young woman of Naples who has many male admirers, including Michele Boccadifuoco a butcher. One day in a fit of jealousy he attacks and scars her in the street. Despite her efforts to cover up for him, he is arrested and sentenced to two years imprisonment in Avellino. In the meantime she begins an affair with a court official, not knowing that he already has a family. When Michele is released from prison, she confessed everything to him. His pride wounded, he goes immediately and stabs her lover to death with a knife. However it i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vera Vergani
Vera Vergani (1894–1989) was an Italian stage actress. She also starred in a number of silent films.Goble p.155, p.275 & p.344 She was the mother of the film producer Leo Pescarolo. She played the title role in the 1927 Milan stage production of Salvatore Di Giacomo's ''Assunta Spina (play), Assunta Spina'' at the Teatro Manzoni. Selected filmography * ''The Fear of Love'' (1920) * ''Caterina (film), Caterina'' (1921) * ''The Dreamer (1965 film), The Dreamer'' (1965) References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. External links * 1894 births 1989 deaths Italian film actresses Italian stage actresses Actresses from Milan {{Italy-film-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knife
A knife ( : knives; from Old Norse 'knife, dirk') is a tool or weapon with a cutting edge or blade, usually attached to a handle or hilt. One of the earliest tools used by humanity, knives appeared at least 2.5 million years ago, as evidenced by the Oldowan tools. Originally made of wood, bone, and stone (such as flint and obsidian), over the centuries, in step with improvements in both metallurgy and manufacturing, knife blades have been made from copper, bronze, iron, steel, ceramic, and titanium. Most modern knives have either fixed or folding blades; blade patterns and styles vary by maker and country of origin. Knives can serve various purposes. Hunters use a hunting knife, soldiers use the combat knife, scouts, campers, and hikers carry a pocket knife; there are kitchen knives for preparing foods (the chef's knife, the paring knife, bread knife, cleaver), table knives (butter knives and steak knives), weapons (daggers or switchblades), knives for throwing or juggling, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italian Plays
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Italian Plays Adapted Into Films
Italian(s) may refer to: * Anything of, from, or related to the people of Italy over the centuries ** Italians, an ethnic group or simply a citizen of the Italian Republic or Italian Kingdom ** Italian language, a Romance language *** Regional Italian, regional variants of the Italian language ** Languages of Italy, languages and dialects spoken in Italy ** Italian culture, cultural features of Italy ** Italian cuisine, traditional foods ** Folklore of Italy, the folklore and urban legends of Italy ** Mythology of Italy, traditional religion and beliefs Other uses * Italian dressing, a vinaigrette-type salad dressing or marinade * Italian or Italian-A, alternative names for the Ping-Pong virus The Ping-Pong virus (also called Boot, Bouncing Ball, Bouncing Dot, Italian, Italian-A or VeraCruz) is a boot sector virus discovered on March 1, 1988, at the '' Politecnico di Torino'' (Turin Polytechnic University) in Italy. It was likely the ..., an extinct computer virus See also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1909 Plays
Nineteen or 19 may refer to: * 19 (number), the natural number following 18 and preceding 20 * one of the years 19 BC, AD 19, 1919, 2019 Films * ''19'' (film), a 2001 Japanese film * ''Nineteen'' (film), a 1987 science fiction film Music * 19 (band), a Japanese pop music duo Albums * ''19'' (Adele album), 2008 * ''19'', a 2003 album by Alsou * ''19'', a 2006 album by Evan Yo * ''19'', a 2018 album by MHD * ''19'', one half of the double album ''63/19'' by Kool A.D. * ''Number Nineteen'', a 1971 album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron * ''XIX'' (EP), a 2019 EP by 1the9 Songs * "19" (song), a 1985 song by British musician Paul Hardcastle. * "Nineteen", a song by Bad4Good from the 1992 album '' Refugee'' * "Nineteen", a song by Karma to Burn from the 2001 album ''Almost Heathen''. * "Nineteen" (song), a 2007 song by American singer Billy Ray Cyrus. * "Nineteen", a song by Tegan and Sara from the 2007 album '' The Con''. * "XIX" (song), a 2014 song by Slipknot. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anna Magnani
Anna Maria Magnani (; 7 March 1908 – 26 September 1973) was an Italian actress.Obituary ''Variety'', 3 October 1973, pg. 47 She was known for her explosive acting and earthy, realistic portrayals of characters. Born in Rome, she worked her way through Rome's Academy of Dramatic Art by singing at night clubs. During her career, her only child was stricken by polio when he was 18 months old and remained disabled. She was referred to as "La Lupa", the "perennial toast of Rome" and a "living she-wolf symbol" of the cinema. ''Time'' described her personality as "fiery", and drama critic Harold Clurman said her acting was "volcanic". In the realm of Italian cinema, she was "passionate, fearless, and exciting," an actress whom film historian Barry Monush calls "the volcanic earth mother of all Italian cinema."Monush, Barry. ''The Encyclopedia of Hollywood Film Actors'', Hal Leonard Corp. (2003) Director Roberto Rossellini called her "the greatest acting genius since Eleonora Duse" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Assunta Spina (1948 Film)
''Assunta Spina'' is a 1948 Italian drama film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Anna Magnani, Antonio Centa and Giacomo Furia. It was adapted from Salvatore Di Giacomo's 1909 play of the same title. It was released in the United States with the title ''Scarred''. It was shot at the Farnesina Studios in Rome and on location in Naples. The film's sets were designed by the art director Piero Filippone. Distributed by Titanus it earned around 70 million lira at the domestic box office.Chiti, Roberto & Poppi, Roberto. ''Dizionario del cinema Italiano: Dal 1945 al 1959''. Gremese Editore, 1991. p. 46-47. Plot The film takes place in Naples at the turn of the twentieth century. Assunta, a passionate and impulsive woman, is scarred on the face by her lover Michele for making him jealous. He is sentenced to serve two years in prison in Avellino, despite her efforts to exonerate him at the trial. While he is inside she begins a relationship with a court official. When Michele is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rina De Liguoro
Rina De Liguoro (24 July 1892 – 15 April 1966) was an Italian film actress. Born Elena Caterina Catardi, she changed her name after marrying film actor and director Wladimiro De Liguoro in 1918. She appeared in leading roles in a number of Italian epics during the 1920s such as ''The Last Days of Pompeii''.Wood, Mary P. (2005) ''Italian Cinema''. Berg. p. 158. . She later appeared in character roles after an unsuccessful spell in Hollywood. Her final film was Luchino Visconti's ''The Leopard''. Selected filmography * '' Savitri Satyavan'' (1923) * ''Messalina'' (1924) * ''Quo Vadis'' (1924) * '' The Hearth Turned Off'' (1925) * ''The Last Days of Pompeii'' (1926) * '' Anita'' (1927) * ''The Loves of Casanova'' (1927) * '' The Courier of Moncenisio'' (1927) * ''Cagliostro'' (1929) * ''The Mysterious Mirror'' (1928) * '' The Beautiful Corsair'' (1928) * '' Assunta Spina'' (1930) * ''Madame Satan'' (1930) * ''Romance'' (1930) as Nina * '' Behold My Wife'' (1934) * ''The Mad Em ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Assunta Spina (1930 Film)
''Assunta Spina '' is a 1930 Italian silent drama film directed by Roberto Roberti and starring Rina De Liguoro and Febo Mari. It is based on the play of the same title by Salvatore Di Giacomo. Plot Assunta, a commoner of Naples, is scarred by her lover Michele for jealousy. Cast * Rina De Liguoro as Assunta Spina * Febo Mari as Michele Boccadifuoco * Elio Steiner * Alfredo Martinelli * Carlos Montes * Cellio Bucchi * Goffredo D'Andrea Goffredo D'Andrea was an Italian film actor who appeared mainly during the silent era.Goble p.417 He also worked occasionally as a screenwriter and film director. Selected filmography * '' Castigo'' (1917) * '' La principessa di Bagdad'' (1918) * ... References External links * 1930 films 1930s Italian-language films Films directed by Roberto Roberti Italian silent films 1930 drama films Italian drama films Italian films based on plays Italian black-and-white films Silent drama films 1930s Italian films {{1930s-Ita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Assunta Spina (1915 Film)
''Assunta Spina'' is a 1915 Italian silent film. Outside Italy, it is sometimes known as ''Sangue Napolitano'' ("Neapolitan Blood"). Plot Assunta Spina is a laundress living in Naples, engaged to a violent butcher named Michele Mangiafuoco. She is also courted intensely by Raffaele. When she accepts Raffaele's offer to dance during an open air feast in Posillipo, as she feels Michele is ignoring her, tragedy strikes. Michele, blinded by rage, slashes her face and is subsequently arrested. During the trial she bears witness in order to rescue him, saying he never wounded her, but the jury does not believe her. She is enticed by the court vice-chancellor to strike a bargain—Michele will stay in the nearby prison of Naples instead of Avellino, and at the end of the punishment Michele will kill the vice-chancellor before Assunta's eyes. She must take responsibility for the act before the eyes of the police in order to save her man. Production The original novel from which the stor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avellino
Avellino () is a town and ''comune'', capital of the province of Avellino in the Campania region of southern Italy. It is situated in a plain surrounded by mountains east of Naples and is an important hub on the road from Salerno to Benevento. History Before the Roman conquest, the ancient ''Abellinum'' was a centre of the Samnite Hirpini, located on the Civita hill some outside the current town, in what is now Atripalda. The city could correspond to the ancient ''Velecha'', documented by coins found in the area. ''Abellinum'' was conquered by the Romans in 293 BC, changing name several times in the following centuries (''Veneria'', ''Livia'', ''Augusta'', ''Alexandriana'', and ''Abellinatium''). However, the construction of a true Roman town occurred only after the conquest by Lucius Cornelius Sulla in the civil wars in 89 BC. He razed the old site and in 82 BC founded the colony Veneria Abellinatium on the left bank of the river Sabato. The new city was surrounded by mass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salvatore Di Giacomo
Salvatore Di Giacomo (12 March 1860 – 5 April 1934) was an Italian poet, songwriter, playwright and fascist, one of the signatories to the Manifesto of the Fascist Intellectuals. Di Giacomo is credited as being one of those responsible for renewing Neapolitan language poetry at the beginning of the 20th century. The language of Salvatore Di Giacomo is, however, not the everyday Neapolitan language of his contemporaries; it has a distinct 18th-century flavour to it, with archaisms that recall the golden age of Neapolitan culture. This was the period between 1750 and 1800, when Neapolitan was the language of the best-loved form of musical entertainment in Italy, the Neapolitan comic opera. Early career Di Giacomo was born in Naples. He studied medicine briefly, largely to satisfy his father's wishes, but gave it up for the life of a poet. He then founded a literary journal, ''Il Fantasio'', in 1880, and, like many young writers, had a varied apprenticeship, working in a print ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
