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Dec 6, 1950 · 1h 33m
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Drama
Comedy

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In Italy, Checco Dal Monte manages a troupe of traveling performers with plenty of heart but minimal talent. At a small town engagement, he encounters the starry-eyed, gorgeous Lily Antonelli, and hires her as a dancer on the show. Vivacious Lily quickly sells out crowds and earns the resentment of Checco's mistress, Melina Amour, but the fledgling performer has far bigger ambitions and soon sets her sights on a higher-profile role.

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CAST

Peppino De Filippo
Checco Dal Monte
Carla Del Poggio
Liliana "Lilly" Antonelli
Giulietta Masina
Melina Amour
John Kitzmiller
Trumpet Player Johnny
Dante Maggio
Remo
Checco Durante
Theater Owner
Gina Mascetti
Valeria del Sole
Giulio Calì
Magician Edison Will
Directed by Alberto Lattuada

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
IT
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Capitolium
Country
IT

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