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Hawk Of The Nile
''Hawk of the Nile'' ( it, Lo sparviero del Nilo) is a 1950 Italian adventure film directed by Giacomo Gentilomo and starring Enzo Fiermonte and Silvana Pampanini. Plot In the first half of the nineteenth century the young Leila left Paris, where she was educated, to go to Cairo to collect the inheritance of her late grandfather, a rich Egyptian pasha. Cousin Ibrahim, who administers the land properties in a dishonest manner with the complicity of his trusted Yusuf, gives the banker Micropulos the research rights in sapphire deposits located in the territory of the Beni Amer Bedouins, making them and Leila believe that they are drilling artesian wells, thus obtaining the approval of Rachid, the young sheikh of the Beni Amer. He, who went to Cairo to renew the pact that allows his people to live on the lands granted them, meets Leila and falls in love with her. Releases land administration to Ibrahim and Yusuf; these, after having commanded the delivery of the weapons, provoke the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giacomo Gentilomo
Giacomo Gentilomo (5 April 1909 – 16 April 2001) was an Italian film director and painter. Biography Born in Trieste, at very young age Gentilomo moved to Rome, where at 21 years old he entered the cinema industry, working as a script survivor and an assistant director. Active between 1933 and 1937 as a film editor, in 1939 he debuted as a director with ''Il Carnevale di Venezia''. In 1945 his film ''O sole mio'' got critical acclaim, but later his career was mainly devoted to genre films, and failed to achieve significant critical interest. Dissatisfied with cinema, in the mid-1960s Gentilomo decided to abandon films and to fulfill his passion for painting. Filmography * '' The Blind Woman of Sorrento'' (directed by Nunzio Malasomma, 1934) * '' I Love You Only'' (directed by Mario Mattoli, 1935) *''Music in the Square'' (1936) * ''White Amazons'' (1936) * '' Sinfonia di Roma'' (1937, short) * ''Condottieri'' (directed by Luis Trenker, 1937) * ''The Carnival of Venice'' (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jone Morino
Jone Morino (28 April 1896 – ?) Birth name Jone Nicola Morino. was an Italian film actress. Born in Rome, Italy, appeared in at least 37 films between 1938 and 1956. Filmography *''The House of Shame'' (1938) *''Validita Giorni 10'' (1940) - Signora Torquada *''Manovre d'amore'' (1941) - Matilde *''Turbine'' (1941) - Giovanna * '' Piccolo mondo antico'' (1941) - Donna Eugenia *''Solitudine'' (1941) - Contessa Carli *''Margherita fra i tre' ''(1942) - Renata * '' C'e sempre un ma!'' (1942) - Isabella * '' Invisible Chains'' (1942) - La madre di Enrico * ''Signorinette'' (1942) *''Soltanto un bacio'' (1942) - La Contessa Matilde * ''Finalmente soli'' (1942) - Signora Mariani * ''Se io fossi onesto'' (1942) - Magda Englesh * ''L'Ultino addio'' (1942) - Madre Di Irene * ''Le bie del cuore'' (1942) - L'Amica Pettegola * ''L'Amico delle donne'' (1942) - Ortensia Leverdet * ''Avanti c'è posto'' / ''Before the Postman'' (1942) - Signora svampita * ''Senza una donna'' (1943) - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Scored By Alessandro Cicognini
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitiz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Directed By Giacomo Gentilomo
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitized ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italian Adventure Films
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1950 Films
The year 1950 in film involved some significant events. __TOC__ Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1950 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events * January 13 – Three weeks after its world premiere at the Paramount and Rivoli theatres in New York City, Cecil B. DeMille's ''Samson and Delilah'' opens in Los Angeles. The film is a massive commercial success and wins the awards for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design at the 23rd Academy Awards. * February 15 – Walt Disney Studios' animated film ''Cinderella'' debuts. The film is the most successful the studio has made since ''Dumbo'', and saves the studio from four million dollars in debt. * July 19 – Walt Disney Studios' first completely live-action film ''Treasure Island'' debuts. Awards Top ten money making stars Notable films released in 1950 US unless stated # *'' 47 morto che parla'', starring Totò – (Italy) *''711 Ocean Drive'', starring Edmond O'Brien and J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1950 Adventure Films
Year 195 ( CXCV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Scrapula and Clemens (or, less frequently, year 948 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 195 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 Roman Empire * Emperor Septimius Severus has the Roman Senate deify the previous emperor Commodus, in an attempt to gain favor with the family of Marcus Aurelius. * King Vologases V and other eastern princes support the claims of Pescennius Niger. The Roman province of Mesopotamia rises in revolt with Parthian support. Severus marches to Mesopotamia to battle the Parthians. * The Roman province of Syria is divided and the role of Antioch is diminished. The Romans annexed the Syrian cities of Edessa and Nisibis. Severus re-establish his head ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ughetto Bertucci
Ughetto Bertucci (18 October 1907 – 25 June 1966) was an Italian film and stage actor. He appeared in more than 40 films between 1945 and 1960. Life and career He was born and died in Rome, Italy. A fruit vendor in a Roman market square, he was noticed by the director Mario Mattoli who cast him as a fruit vendor in his comedy-drama ''Life Begins Anew''. Following the commercial success of the film, without abandoning his market stall, Bertucci started a prodigious career as a character actor, usually cast in humorous roles. He also made occasionally appearances in avanspettacolo. Partial filmography * ''Life Begins Anew'' (1945) - Righetto * ''Before Him All Rome Trembled'' (1946) - Mechanic Remo (uncredited) * '' Last Love'' (1947) * ''L'onorevole Angelina'' (1947) - Benedetto Zampaglione * '' The Two Orphans'' (1947) - Il generale (uncredited) * ''Fear and Sand'' (1948) - Chauffeur * ''Toto Tours Italy'' (1948) - Armando * ''The Firemen of Viggiù'' (1949) - Un pomp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elvy Lissiak
Elvy Lissiak (19 July 1929 – 25 February 1996) was an Italian stage and film actress. Life and career Born in Trieste as Elvira Lissiak, she made her film debut with the role of Luciana in Luciano Emmer's ''Domenica d'agosto'', gaining critical appreciation for her performance. Lissiak later appeared on stage in a rivista with Ugo Tognazzi and in several films alongside Vittorio Gassman Vittorio Gassman (; born Gassmann; 1 September 1922 – 29 June 2000), popularly known as , was an Italian actor, director and screenwriter. He is considered one of the greatest Italian actors, whose career includes both important productions ..., at the time her partner in life. Following the breakup of her relationship with Gassman, she decided to focus her activities on stage, where she knew her then husband, the actor Franco Castellani. She retired from acting in the early 1960s. Filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lissiak, Elvy Actors from Trieste I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oreste Fares
Oreste Fares (1885–1950) was an Italian stage and film actor.Landy p.155 Selected filmography * '' Before the Jury'' (1931) * ''Venus'' (1932) * '' Villafranca'' (1934) * '' Red Passport'' (1935) * '' Cavalry'' (1936) * '' To Live'' (1937) * '' The Last Enemy'' (1938) * ''Antonio Meucci'' (1940) * '' Kean'' (1940) * ''Manon Lescaut'' (1940) * '' Big Shoes'' (1940) * '' Beyond Love'' (1940) * ''The King's Jester'' (1941) * ''First Love'' (1941) * ''The Queen of Navarre'' (1942) * '' Girl of the Golden West'' (1942) * ''Luisa Sanfelice'' (1942) * '' Rossini'' (1942) * '' The Last Wagon'' (1943) * ''Resurrection'' (1944) * ''The Priest's Hat'' (1944) * '' A Yank in Rome'' (1946) * '' The Courier of the King'' (1947) * ''Hawk of the Nile'' (1950) * ''Pact with the Devil A deal with the Devil (also called a Faustian bargain or Mephistophelian bargain) is a cultural motif exemplified by the legend of Faust and the figure of Mephistopheles, as well as being elemental to many Chri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enzo Biliotti
Enzo Biliotti (28 June 1887 – 19 November 1976) was an Italian film actor. He appeared in 80 films between 1916 and 1958. He was born in Livorno, Italy and died in Bologna, Italy. Selected filmography * '' The Betrothed'' (1923) * ''Villafranca'' (1934) * '' Lady of Paradise'' (1934) * '' I Love You Only'' (1935) * ''Bayonet'' (1936) * '' The Ambassador'' (1936) * '' The Two Sergeants'' (1936) * '' Doctor Antonio'' (1937) * '' For Men Only'' (1938) * ''I Want to Live with Letizia'' (1938) * '' Piccolo mondo antico'' (1939) * ''Defendant, Stand Up!'' (1939) * '' Backstage'' (1939) * '' Lo vedi come sei... lo vedi come sei?'' (1939) * ''Big Shoes'' (1940) * '' The Pirate's Dream'' (1940) * '' Non me lo dire!'' (1940) * '' Two on a Vacation'' (1940) * '' Piccolo mondo antico'' (1941) * '' Light in the Darkness'' (1941) * '' The Betrothed'' (1941) * '' Don Cesare di Bazan'' (1942) * ''The Countess of Castiglione'' (1942) * '' Malombra'' (1942) * ''Short Circuit'' (1943) * ''Two He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virginia Balestrieri
Virginia Balistrieri also credited as Virginia Balestrieri (15 January 1888 – 7 December 1960) was an Italian stage and film actress.Paietta p.92 She was married to the actor Giovanni Grasso. In 1914 she starred in the silent film '' Lost in the Dark'', seen as a forerunner of Italian neorealism. In the post-Second World War years she worked as a character actress in productions such as the 1950 religious film ''Margaret of Cortona''. Selected filmography * '' Lost in the Dark'' (1914) * ''No Man's Land'' (1939) * ''Hawk of the Nile'' (1950) * '' The Outlaws'' (1950) * '' Welcome, Reverend!'' (1950) * '' The Cliff of Sin'' (1950) * ''Margaret of Cortona Margaret of Cortona (1247 – 22 February 1297) was an Italian penitent of the Third Order of Saint Francis. She was born in Laviano, near Perugia, and died in Cortona. She was canonized in 1728. She is the patron saint of the falsely accused ...'' (1950) * '' Fatal Desire'' (1953) * '' Mermaid of Naples'' (1956) Referen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
