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Perhaps the most unjustly neglected of Luchino Visconti's early films is this hilarious 1951 comedy.
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Overview
Film director Blasetti is looking for a little girl for his new movie. Along with other mothers, Maddelena takes her daughter to Cinecittà, hoping she’ll be selected and become a star. She is ready to sacrifice anything for little Maria.
Director and cast
- Luchino Visconti Director
- Anna Magnani as Maddalena Cecconi
- Walter Chiari as Alberto Annovazzi
- Tina Apicella as Maria Cecconi
- Gastone Renzelli as Spartaco Cecconi
- Tecla Scarano as Tilde Spernanzoni
- Lola Braccini as Photographer's Wife
- Arturo Bragaglia as Photographer
- Nora Ricci as Laundry Worker
- Vittorina Benvenuti Cast
- Linda Sini as Mimmetta
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