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Edoardo Anton
Edoardo Anton (7 January 1910 - 11 May 1986) was an Italian screenwriter and film director. Background Born in Rome as Edoardo Antonelli, Anton was the son of the playwright and journalist Luigi Antonelli. He entered the cinema industry in mid-thirties and soon became a prolific screenwriter specialized in comedy films. His work as filmmaker is marginal, mainly confined to the co-direction of a few international co-productions; the only work entirely attributable to him is '' Il lupo della frontiera''. Selected filmography Writer Director References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Anton, Edoardo 1910 births 1986 deaths 20th-century Italian screenwriters Italian film directors Writers from Rome Italian male screenwriters 20th-century Italian male writers ... [...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 Assemb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Husbands In The City
''Husbands in the City'' ( it, Mariti in città) is a 1957 Italian comedy film directed by Luigi Comencini. Plot When wives go on vacation, husbands hope to have fun but they don't always succeed. Cast * Nino Taranto: Giacinto * Franco Fabrizi: Alberto * Renato Salvatori: Mario * Dolores Palumbo: Doorwoman * Memmo Carotenuto: Fernando * Dina Perbellini: Mother-in-law * Marisa Merlini: Aida * Yvette Masson: Quinta * Irene Cefaro: Gina * Franca Gandolfi: Sandrina * Franca Valeri: Olivetti * Giorgia Moll: Lionella * Hélène Rémy: Romana * Clara Bindi Clara Bindi (born 1 November 1927) is an Italian actress. Biography Born in Naples, Bindi joined the Eduardo De Filippo theater company in the 1947-48 season and in 1948 made her film debut as Giulietta Del Bello in '' La macchina ammazzacattiv ...: Giacinto's wife References External links * 1957 films 1957 comedy films Italian comedy films Films directed by Luigi Comencini Adultery in films Films with screenpl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986 Deaths
The year 1986 was designated as the International Year of Peace by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 **Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands by separating from the Netherlands Antilles. **Spain and Portugal enter the European Community, which becomes the European Union in 1993. *January 11 – The Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges, Gateway Bridge in Brisbane, Australia, at this time the world's longest prestressed concrete free-cantilever bridge, is opened. *January 13–January 24, 24 – South Yemen Civil War. *January 20 – The United Kingdom and France announce plans to construct the Channel Tunnel. *January 24 – The Voyager 2 space probe makes its first encounter with Uranus. *January 25 – Yoweri Museveni's National Resistance Army Rebel group takes over Uganda after leading a five-year guerrilla war in which up to half a million people are believed to have been killed. They will later use January 26 as the official date to avoid a coincidence of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1910 Births
Year 191 ( CXCI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Apronianus and Bradua (or, less frequently, year 944 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 191 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Parthia * King Vologases IV of Parthia dies after a 44-year reign, and is succeeded by his son Vologases V. China * A coalition of Chinese warlords from the east of Hangu Pass launches a punitive campaign against the warlord Dong Zhuo, who seized control of the central government in 189, and held the figurehead Emperor Xian hostage. After suffering some defeats against the coalition forces, Dong Zhuo forcefully relocates the imperial capital from Luoyang to Chang'an. Before leaving, Dong Zhuo orders his troops to loot the tombs of the Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laugh! Laugh! Laugh!
''Laugh! Laugh! Laugh!'' (Italian: ''Ridere! Ridere! Ridere!'') is a 1954 Italian comedy film directed by Edoardo Anton and starring Tino Scotti, Ugo Tognazzi and Carlo Dapporto. The film's sets were designed by the art director Beni Montresor. It was shot in Ferraniacolor. Plot Mr. Spinotti travels on a train. He passes the inspector and asks the users for their tickets. Our protagonist argues with the inspector, but little by little he begins to tell stories and jokes to those present. Cast * Tino Scotti as Commissario Rossi * Ugo Tognazzi as Dottore * Carlo Dapporto as François Salvo * Sandra Mondaini as Innamorata litigiosa * Riccardo Billi as Controllore * Mario Riva as Otello Spinotti * Alberto Talegalli as Pignolo * Gianni Bonos as Mimo * Luigi Bonos as Mimo * Vittorio Bonos as Mimo * Paolo Panelli as Innamorato litigioso * Paolo Ferrari as Corteggiatore * Pina Gallini as Vecchietta * Raffaele Pisu as Ubriaco * Galeazzo Benti as Snob * Raimondo Vianello ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frontier Wolf
''Frontier Wolf'' ( it, Il lupo della frontiera) is a 1952 Italian adventure film written and directed by Edoardo Anton and starring Piero Lulli, Maria Frau and Tamara Lees. It was shot at the Palatino Studios in Rome. The film's sets were designed by the art director Piero Filippone. Synopsis Following a series of attacks on a railway near the border, the police send in an undercover agent to discover who is behind the campaign. Distribution It was first released on television on March 25, 2021 on Rete 4 at 2:50 am. Cast * Piero Lulli as Guido * Maria Frau as Gilda * Tamara Lees as Barbara * Tonio Selwart as Peter * Fausto Guerzoni as Falconiere * Amedeo Trilli as Don Luigi * Adalberto Roni as Enrico * Edoardo Anton as Lorenzo *Armando Annuale as Sacerdote References External links * ''Frontier Wolf''at Variety Distribution Variety Distribution is an Italian-based film distribution company. It distributes Italian films worldwide, produced from the 1930s onward. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Glass Mountain (1949 Film)
''The Glass Mountain'' is a 1949 black and white British romantic film drama. It starred Michael Denison, Dulcie Gray and Valentina Cortese. The film was a popular success of its day, and was re-released in the UK in 1950 and 1953. It features acclaimed classical vocalist Tito Gobbi as himself, with the orchestra and chorus of the Venice Opera House. The theme music by Nino Rota is memorable, and was also a contemporary hit. It was mainly filmed on location in the Dolomites and at Venice's La Fenice Opera House. Co-producer Joseph Janni also co-produced another film shot in Italy, the comedy ''Honeymoon Deferred (1951 film), Honeymoon Deferred'', in 1951. ''The Guardian'' wrote, "most reference books now deride the film, but at a time when Britain was emerging from the war into a period of grey austerity, The Glass Mountain and movies like it were a popular tonic. Set in the beautiful Dolomite mountains, with graceful performers and a nostalgically slow pace, it was one of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romulus And The Sabines (1961 Film)
''Il ratto delle sabine'' ( en, The Rape of the Sabines) is an Italian adventure comedy film from 1961, directed by Richard Pottier, written by Edoardo Anton, starring Roger Moore and Jean Marais. The scenario was based on a novel of André Castelot. at the ''Films de France'' The film was also known under the title "L'Enlèvement des Sabines" (France), "Il ratto delle sabine" (Italy), "Les femmes de Sabine" (Canada, French title), "Der Raub der Sabinerinnen " (West Germany), "El rapto de las sabinas" (Spain), "Romulus and the Sabines" (USA), "O Rapto das Sabinas" (Portugal). Cast * Mylène Demongeot: Rea * |
Robin Hood And The Pirates
''Robin Hood and the Pirates'' ( it, Robin Hood e i pirati) is a 1960 Italian adventure film directed by Giorgio Simonelli, and starring Lex Barker and Jackie Lane. Plot Robin Hood, the protagonist, leaves Sherwood Forest, and joins the pirates. After several fights and many adventures, he gets bored, and decides to return to his homeland. He discovers that his father has been killed, and that a usurper has taken the throne. He begins his life as fighter who defends the poor against the rich. Cast * Lex Barker as Robin Hood * Jackie Lane as Kareen Blain * Rossana Rory as Lizbeth Brooks * Mario Scaccia as Jonathan Brooks * Walter Barnes as Guercio / Orbo * Edith Peters as Palla di Grasso * Giulio Donnini as Golia * Renato Chiantoni as Gladiacove * Mario Passante as Brooks' friend * Marco Tulli as Friar Lorenzo * Gino Buzzanca as Captain Uncini * Umberto Sacripante as Philips * Renato Terra Renato Terra (26 July 1922 in Naples – 28 November 2010 in Rome) had a career workin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gentlemen Are Born (1960 Film)
''Gentlemen Are Born'' ( it, Signori si nasce) is a 1960 Italian historical comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Totò, Peppino De Filippo and Delia Scala. Plot Rome 1906: Baron Ottone Spinelli degli Ulivi, said Zaza, is a rich spendthrift who likes pretty girls. His brother Pio degli Ulivi is a miser tailor who hates Zazà because he is always in his house asking for money to pay off family debts. One day Zazà intends steal 300 lire to his brother, and makes him believe that he has a daughter to support. Cast * Totò as Ottone Degli Ulivi, also known as Zazà * Peppino De Filippo as Pio Degli Ulivi, Ottone's brother * Delia Scala as Patrizia * Riccardo Garrone as Enzo, Patrizia's fiancé * Lidia Martora as Maria Luisa, Pio's wife * Luigi Pavese as Bernasconi * Angela Luce as Fedele, Pio's maid * Dori Dorika as Adelina Maniglia * Nico Pepe as Binotti * Liana Orfei as Titì * Carlo Croccolo Carlo Croccolo (9 April 1927 – 12 October 2019) was an Italian actor, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uncle Was A Vampire
''Uncle Was a Vampire'' ( it, Tempi duri per i vampiri, lit=Hard Times for Vampires) is a 1959 Italian film directed by Steno. Plot Baron Osvaldo Lambertenghi is forced to sell his ancestral castle to pay his debts. The manor is ingloriously transformed into a frivolous hotel, and Osvaldo is allowed to continue to live there working as a bellhop. One day Osvaldo receives a visit from his uncle, Baron Roderico da Frankurten, who turns out to be a real vampire. Osvaldo tries to warn the various guests of the hotel, with the only result being that he is taken for a madman. Bitten by his uncle, Osvaldo will also turn into a vampire, but his beloved, Lellina, will also be able to free him from the curse. Cast Production ''Uncle Was a Vampire'' was Christopher Lee's first appearance in an Italian film production. Release ''Uncle Was a Vampire'' was released in Italy on October 28, 1959 where it was distributed by C.E.I.-Incom. It grossed a total of 385 million lire in Italy. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Le Sorprese Dell'amore
''Le sorprese dell'amore'' ("Surprise of Love") is a 1959 Italian romantic comedy film written and directed by Luigi Comencini. Cast *Dorian Gray as Didì *Walter Chiari as Ferdinando *Anna Maria Ferrero as Mariarosa * Sylva Koscina as Marianna *Franco Fabrizi as Battista *Mario Carotenuto as Don Maurizio * Elena Zareschi as Carlotta *Vittorio Gassman as the schoolmaster *Valeria Fabrizi as Mimma *Carletto Sposito as Gaspare *Memmo Carotenuto as the taxi driver *Angela Luce Angela Luce (born 3 December 1938) is an Italian film actress and singer of Neapolitan song. She has appeared in 80 films since 1958. She was born in Naples, Italy. Partial filmography * ''La sposa'' (1958) - Margherita * ''Avventura a Capri'' ... References External links * 1959 films Italian romantic comedy films 1959 romantic comedy films Films directed by Luigi Comencini Films with screenplays by Ruggero Maccari 1950s Italian films {{romantic-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
