Mario Mattoli (; 30 November 1898 – 26 February 1980) was an Italian film director and screenwriter. He directed 86 films between 1934 and 1966. His 1939 film ''

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Filmography

* '' Full Speed'' (1934) * ''

I Love You Only ''I Love You Only'' (Italian: ''Amo te sola'') is a 1935 Italian historical drama film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Milly, Vittorio De Sica and Giuditta Rissone.Mancini p.231 It was shot at the Cines Studios in Rome. The film's sets ...

'' (1935) * ''

The Man Who Smiles ''The Man Who Smiles'' (Italian: ''L'uomo che sorride'') is a 1936 Italian " white-telephones" comedy film about an Oedipus Complex, directed by Mario Mattoli. The film stars Vittorio De Sica, Umberto Melnati, Enrico Viarisio, Assia Noris and Pao ...

'' (1936) * ''

Sette giorni all'altro mondo ''Sette giorni all'altro mondo'' is a 1936 Italian " white-telephones" comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli. Cast *Camillo Pilotto *Vanna Vanni *Franco Coop *Nietta Zocchi * Emilio Petacci *Virgilio Riento *Guglielmo Barnabò *Stefano Sibaldi ...

'' (1936) * '' La damigella di Bard'' (1936) *''

Music in the Square ''Music in the Square'' (Italian: ''Musica in piazza'') is a 1936 Italian " white-telephones" comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Milly, Ugo Ceseri and Enrico Viarisio.Chiti & Poppi p.229 In Bevagna near Perugia, two cousins are r ...

'' (1936) * '' The Last Days of Pompeo'' (1937) * '' These Children'' (1937) * '' Felicità Colombo'' (1937) * '' Destiny'' (1938) * '' Triumph of Love'' (1938) * ''

Nonna Felicità ''Nonna Felicità'' is a 1938 Italian film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Dina Galli. It was made as a sequel to the 1937 film '' Felicita Colombo''. It was shot at the Cinecittà Studios in Rome. Cast * Dina Galli as Felicità Colombo * ...

'' (1938) * '' A Lady Did It'' (1938) * ''

The Lady in White ''The Lady in White'' (Italian: ''La dama bianca'') is a 1938 Italian " white-telephones" comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Elsa Merlini, Nino Besozzi and Enrico Viarisio.Clarke & Doel p.37 The film's sets were designed by the ...

'' (1938) * ''

We Were Seven Sisters ''We Were Seven Sisters'' ( it, Eravamo sette sorelle) is a 1939 Italian " white-telephones" romantic comedy film directed by Nunzio Malasomma and starring Antonio Gandusio. Cast * Antonio Gandusio as Il conte Leone Varani * Nino Besozzi as L ...

'' (1939) * ''

At Your Orders, Madame ''At Your Orders, Madame'' ( it, Ai vostri ordini, signora) is a 1939 Italian " white-telephones" comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Antonio Gandusio. Cast * Elsa Merlini as Manon * Vittorio De Sica as Pietro Haguet * Giuditt ...

'' (1939) * ''

We Were Seven Widows ''We Were Seven Widows'' ( it, Eravamo sette vedove) is a 1939 Italian " white-telephones" comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Antonio Gandusio. Cast * Antonio Gandusio - L'avvocato Ruggero Mauri * Nino Taranto - Orlando, il c ...

'' (1939) * ''

Mille chilometri al minuto! ''Mille chilometri al minuto!'' (or ''1000 km al minuto!'') is a 1939 Italian " white-telephones" comedy film A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amus ...

'' (1939) * '' Lo vedi come sei... lo vedi come sei?'' (1939) * '' Abandonment'' (1940) * ''

The Pirate's Dream ''The Pirate's Dream'' ( it, Il pirata sono io!) is a 1940 Italian film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Erminio Macario. Plot The setting is Santa Cruz, in the second half of the eighteenth century. The Governor of the island, to ingrat ...

'' (1940) * '' Non me lo dire!'' (1940) * ''

Light in the Darkness ''Light in the Darkness'' (Italian: ''Luce nelle tenebre'') is a 1941 Italian drama film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Fosco Giachetti, Alida Valli and Clara Calamai.Gundle p.215 The film's sets were designed by the art director Ottavio ...

'' (1941) * ''

Schoolgirl Diary ''Schoolgirl Diary'' ( it, Ore 9: lezione di chimica) is a 1941 Italian " white-telephones" drama film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Alida Valli. Cast * Alida Valli as Anna Campolmi * Irasema Dilián as Maria Rovani (as Irasema Dilian) ...

'' (1941) * ''

I Live as I Please ''I Live as I Please'' ( it, Voglio vivere così) is a 1942 Italian " white-telephones" comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Ferruccio Tagliavini, Silvana Jachino and Luigi Almirante.Chiti & Poppi p.415 It was shot at the Titanus ...

'' (1942) * ''

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'' (1942) * '' The Three Pilots'' (1942) * ''

The Lady Is Fickle ''The Lady Is Fickle'' ( it, La donna è mobile ) is a 1942 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Ferruccio Tagliavini, Fioretta Dolfi and Carlo Campanini.Nowell-Smith & Ricci p.79 It was shot at the Cinecittà Studios in ...

'' (1942) * ''

Labbra serrate ''Labbra serrate'' is a 1942 Italian drama film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Annette Bach. Cast * Annette Bach - La contessa Lydia Lamsky * Andrea Checchi - Carlo Massani * Fosco Giachetti - Ruggero D'Anzi * Vera Carmi - Anna Mas ...

'' (1942) * '' Stasera niente di nuovo'' (1942) * '' La valle del diavolo'' (1943) * ''

Lively Teresa ''Lively Teresa'' (Italian: ''La vispa Teresa'') is a 1943 Italian " white-telephones" comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Lilia Silvi, Roberto Villa and Carlo Ninchi. It was produced in the style of the White Telephone comedie ...

'' (1943) * ''

Anything for a Song ''Anything for a Song'' ( it, Ho tanta voglia di cantare) is a 1943 Italian " white-telephones" musical film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Ferruccio Tagliavini, Vera Carmi and Luisa Rossi.Chiti & Poppi p.176 It was shot at the Palatino ...

'' (1943) * '' The Last Wagon'' (1943) * ''

The Za-Bum Circus ''The Za-Bum Circus'' ( it, Circo equestre Za-bum) is a 1944 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Galeazzo Benti. Cast * Galeazzo Benti (segment "Galop finale al circo") * Carlo Campanini(segment "Gelosia") * Vera Carmi ( ...

'' (1944) * ''

Life Begins Anew ''Life Begins Anew'' ( it, La vita ricomincia) is a 1945 Italian melodrama film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Alida Valli, Fosco Giachetti and Eduardo De Filippo. It was the second most popular Italian film during 1945-46 after Roberto R ...

'' (1945) * ''

Departure at Seven ''Departure at Seven'' (Italian: ''Partenza ore 7'') is a 1946 Italian musical comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Chiaretta Gelli, Carlo Campanini and Laura Gore.Celli & Cottino-Jones p.68 The film's sets were designed by the a ...

'' (1946) * '' The Two Orphans'' (1947) * '' Toto Tours Italy'' (1948) * '' Fear and Sand'' (1948) * ''

Cab Number 13 ''Cab Number 13'' ( it, Il fiacre n. 13) is a 1948 Italian crime-melodrama film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Vera Carmi. Cast * Vera Carmi - Jeanne Herblet (segments "Delitto" & "Castigo") * Ginette Leclerc - Claudia (segments "Deli ...

'' (1948) * '' Assunta Spina'' (1948) * ''

Little Lady ''Little Lady'' ( it, Signorinella) is a 1949 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Gino Bechi, Antonella Lualdi and Aroldo Tieri. It was shot at the Farnesina Studios in Rome and on location around Introdacqua in L'Aquila ...

'' (1949) * ''

The Firemen of Viggiù ''The Firemen of Viggiù'' ( it, I pompieri di Viggiù) is a 1949 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Nino Taranto. Plot In the village of Viggiù the men of the local volunteer fire brigade, believing their famous song ...

'' (1949) * '' Adam and Eve'' (1949) * ''

Totò Tarzan ''Totò Tarzan'' is a 1950 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Totò, Marilyn Buferd and Alba Arnova. It is a parody of Edgar Rice Burroughs's novel ''Tarzan of the Apes''. It was shot at the Farnesina Studios in Rome. ...

'' (1950) * ''

The Merry Widower ''The Merry Widower'' (german: Der lustige Witwer) is a 1929 German comedy film directed by Robert Land and starring Harry Liedtke, La Jana, Alice Roberts.Bock & Bergfelder p. 392 The film's sets were designed by Robert Neppach. It is not to b ...

'' (1950) *''

The Elusive Twelve ''The Elusive Twelve'' (Italian: ''L'inafferrabile 12'') is a 1950 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Walter Chiari, Silvana Pampanini and Isa Barzizza. It was shot at the Farnesina Studios of Titanus in Rome. The film's ...

'' (1950) * '' The Cadets of Gascony'' (1950) * ''

Toto the Sheik ''Toto the Sheik'' ( it, Totò sceicco) is a 1950 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Totò.Curti p.145 It is a parody of desert films such as '' The Son of the Sheik'' and '' Siren of Atlantis''. Plot Antonio is the hu ...

'' (1950) * '' Vendetta... sarda'' (1951) * '' Toto the Third Man'' (1951) * ''

Il padrone del vapore ''The Steamship Owner'' (Italian: ''Il padrone del vapore'') is a 1951 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Walter Chiari, Delia Scala and Carlo Campanini.Aprà p.101 The film's sets were designed by the art director Albe ...

'' (1951) * ''

Arrivano i nostri ''Arrivano i nostri'' is a 1951 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Mario Riva. Cast * Mario Riva * Riccardo Billi as The showman playing Carmen Miranda * Franca Marzi as Gloria Chelli — Garlandi's lover * Lise ...

'' (1951) * '' My Heart Sings'' (1951) * ''

Accidents to the Taxes!! ''Accidents to the Taxes!!'' ( it, Accidenti alle tasse!!) is a 1951 Italian comedy film directed by and written by Mario Mattoli. Cast * Riccardo Billi as Gaetano Pellecchia * Mario Riva as Mario * Dorian Gray as Margot * Aroldo Tieri as I ...

'' (1951) * ''

Five Paupers in an Automobile ''Five Paupers in an Automobile'' ( it, Cinque poveri in automobile) is a 1952 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Eduardo De Filippo. Cast * Eduardo De Filippo as Eduardo Moschettone * Aldo Fabrizi as Cesare Baroni * Ti ...

'' (1952) * ''

Neapolitan Turk ''Neapolitan Turk'' ( it, Un turco napoletano) is a 1953 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Totò. Plot The film is based on a play by the famous Neapolitan writer Eduardo Scarpetta, father of Eduardo and Peppino De Fil ...

'' (1953) * ''

Siamo tutti inquilini ''Siamo tutti inquilini'' (literally: We are all tenants) is a 1953 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Aldo Fabrizi. Production The film is a 98 minute black and white that was produced for Documento. Plot Anna has ...

'' (1953) * '' Funniest Show on Earth'' (1953) * ''

Two Nights with Cleopatra ''Two Nights with Cleopatra'' ( it, Due notti con Cleopatra) is a 1954 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Sophia Loren. Plot Cesare, a Roman soldier, comes to Alexandria to serve in the army staff of the Egyptian queen ...

'' (1954) * '' Toto Seeks Peace'' (1954) * '' The Doctor of the Mad'' (1954) * ''

Poverty and Nobility ''Poverty and Nobility'' ( it, Miseria e nobiltà) is a 1954 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli starring Sophia Loren and Totò. Plot The story is taken from the Eduardo Scarpetta's play of the same name. Naples, second half of the ...

'' (1954) * '' L'ultimo amante'' (1955) * '' Eighteen Year Olds'' (1955) * ''

I giorni più belli ''I giorni più belli'' ( ''The Best Days'' or ''The Most Beautiful Days'') is a 1956 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Franco Interlenghi. Cast * Franco Interlenghi * Vittorio De Sica * Mario Carotenuto * Valeria ...

'' (1956) * ''

Peppino, le modelle e chella là ''Peppino, le modelle e chella là'' is a 1957 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Gino Bramieri. Cast * Gino Bramieri * Peppino De Filippo * Franco Di Trocchio * Fulvia Franco * Giacomo Furia * Salvo Libassi * Guid ...

'' (1957) * '' Toto, Peppino and the Fanatics'' (1958) * ''

Move and I'll Shoot ''Move and I'll Shoot'' ( it, Come te movi, te fulmino!) is a 1958 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Renato Rascel. Cast * Renato Rascel: Renato Tuzzi * Giovanna Ralli: Giovanna * Mario Carotenuto: Annibale * Xenia Va ...

'' (1958) * ''

Tipi da spiaggia ''Tipi da spiaggia'' is a 1959 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Johnny Dorelli. Cast *Ugo Tognazzi: Pasubio Giovinezza *Christiane Martel: Barbara Patton *Giustino Durano: Nick Balmora *Johnny Dorelli: Giorgio Binott ...

'' (1959) * '' Prepotenti più di prima'' (1959) * ''

Non perdiamo la testa ''Non perdiamo la testa'' is a 1959 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Ugo Tognazzi. Cast *Ugo Tognazzi as Tony Cuccar *Franca Valeri as Beatrice *Carlo Campanini as Walter * Xenia Valderi as Erminia *Aroldo Tieri as I ...

'' (1959) * ''

Guardatele ma non toccatele ''Guardatele ma non toccatele'' is a 1959 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Ugo Tognazzi. Cast * Ugo Tognazzi - Maresciallo La Notte * Caprice Chantal - Rebecca O'Connor * Johnny Dorelli - Tenente Altieri * Lynn Sha ...

'' (1959) * '' Gentlemen Are Born'' (1960) * '' Un mandarino per Teo'' (1960) * ''

Appuntamento a Ischia ''Appuntamento a Ischia'' is a 1960 Italian "musicarello" comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Domenico Modugno. Cast * Domenico Modugno as Mimmo * Antonella Lualdi as Mirella Argente * Maria Letizia Gazzoni as Letizia * Carlo C ...

'' (1960) * ''

Toto, Fabrizi and the Young People Today ''Toto, Fabrizi and the Young People Today'' ( it, Totò, Fabrizi e i giovani d'oggi) is a 1960 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Totò.Aprà p.101 Plot Two bourgeois families live in Rome: the family of the "Cavalier ...

'' (1960) * ''

Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare ''Sua Eccellenza si fermò a mangiare'' is a 1961 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Ugo Tognazzi. Plot In Rome, during the early 30s, a con artist played by Totò impersonates dr. Biagio Tanzarella, Benito Mussolini's ...

'' (1961) * ''

Hercules in the Valley of Woe ''Hercules in the Vale of Woe'' ( it, Maciste contro Ercole nella valle dei guai/ ''Maciste vs Hercules in the Valley of Woe''), a.k.a. ''Hercules in the Valley of Woe'', is a 1961 Italian Franco and Ciccio comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli ...

'' (1961) * '' Appuntamento in Riviera'' (1962) * '' 5 marines per 100 ragazze'' (1962) * '' Obiettivo ragazze'' (1963) * ''

Corpse for the Lady ''Corpse for the Lady'' ( it, Cadavere per signora) is a 1964 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Sylva Koscina. Cast * Sylva Koscina - Laura Guglielmetti * Sergio Fantoni - Commisario * Scilla Gabel - Renata * Sandra M ...

'' (1964) * '' For a Few Dollars Less'' (1966)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Mattoli, Mario 1898 births 1980 deaths Italian film directors Comedy film directors Parody film directors Italian parodists 20th-century Italian screenwriters Italian male screenwriters People from the Province of Macerata 20th-century Italian male writers