The Emperor of Capri
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L'imperatore di Capri or The Emperor of Capri is a 1949
Italian
comedy film
directed by Luigi Comencini
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hotel, for the Arab prince Bey of Agapur and makes an appointment with him for the following day in Capri. Antonio goes there behind his wife and mother in law's back. Due to a lucky series of circumstances he really does becomes the prince of the island.
. This time, he must contend with the amorous advances of two well-proportioned ladies, played by Yvonne Sanson
and Marisa Merlini
1949 in film
The year 1949 in film involved some significant events.-Top grossing films :- Awards :Academy Awards:*Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff, starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello...
Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
comedy film
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
directed by Luigi Comencini
Luigi Comencini
Luigi Comencini was an Italian film director. Together with Dino Risi, Ettore Scola and Mario Monicelli, he was considered among the masters of the commedia all'italiana genre....
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Plot summary
Sonia, a beautiful gold digger, mistakes Antonio, a waiter in a NeapolitanNaples
Naples is a city in Southern Italy, situated on the country's west coast by the Gulf of Naples. Lying between two notable volcanic regions, Mount Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields, it is the capital of the region of Campania and of the province of Naples...
hotel, for the Arab prince Bey of Agapur and makes an appointment with him for the following day in Capri. Antonio goes there behind his wife and mother in law's back. Due to a lucky series of circumstances he really does becomes the prince of the island.
Overview
The plot is a familiar one, involving mistaken identity, close shaves, and an affair with a beautiful woman. Forced to pose as a visiting Indian prince, Toto does his best to carry off the deception while visiting the island of CapriCapri
Capri is an Italian island in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the Sorrentine Peninsula, on the south side of the Gulf of Naples, in the Campania region of Southern Italy...
. This time, he must contend with the amorous advances of two well-proportioned ladies, played by Yvonne Sanson
Yvonne Sanson
Yvonne Sanson was a Greek film actress. She appeared in 46 films between 1946 and 1972 and she mainly worked in Italy.-Selected filmography:* Flesh Will Surrender * Campane a martello...
and Marisa Merlini
Marisa Merlini
Marisa Merlini was an Italian character actress active in Italy's post-World War II cinema. Merlini appreared in over fifty films during her career, which spanned from World War II to 2005...
Cast
- TotòTotòPrince Antonio Focas Flavio Angelo Ducas Comneno De Curtis di Bisanzio Gagliardi, best known by his stage name Totò and nicknamed il principe della risata was an Italian comedian, film and theatre actor, writer, singer and songwriter...
... Antonio De Fazio - Gianni Appelius ... Bubi di Primaporta
- Galeazzo BentiGaleazzo BentiGaleazzo Benti, born Galeazzo Bentivoglio , of the ancient Italian family that ruled Bononia between 1401 and 1507, was an Italian film actor. His surname was changed by law, for protectiing the family's honour...
... Dodo della Baggina - Nerio BernardiNerio BernardiNerio Bernardi was an Italian film actor. He appeared in 192 films between 1918 and 1970.He was born in Bologna, Italy and died in Rome, Italy.-Selected filmography:* The Avenger * Vanina Vanini...
... Osvaldo - Mario Castellani ... Asdrubale Stinchi
- Pina GalliniPina GalliniPina Gallini was an Italian film actress. She appeared in 82 films between 1935 and 1963.She was born in Bondeno, Italy and died in Bologna, Italy.-Selected filmography:* Four Steps in the Clouds...
... La suocera - Aldo GiuffrèAldo GiuffrèAldo Giuffrè was an Italian film actor and comedian who appeared in over 90 films between 1948 and 2001. He was born in Naples....
... Omar Bey Kahn di Agapur - Enrico GloriEnrico GloriEnrico Glori was an Italian film actor. He appeared in 126 films between 1934 and 1963.He was born in Naples, Italy and died in Rome, Italy.-Selected filmography:* Abbandono * Lost in the Dark...
... Il maggiordomo - Laura GoreLaura GoreLaura Gore was an Italian film actress. She appeared in 39 films between 1945 and 1955.She was born in Bussoleno, province of Turin and died in Rome.-Selected filmography:* His Young Wife...
... Lucia - Alda Mangini ... Emanuela
- Nino MarchettiNino MarchettiNino Marchetti was an Italian film actor. He appeared in 66 films between 1934 and 1973. He was married to the actress Celeste Almieri.-Selected filmography:* Latin Lovers...
... Geremia - Marisa MerliniMarisa MerliniMarisa Merlini was an Italian character actress active in Italy's post-World War II cinema. Merlini appreared in over fifty films during her career, which spanned from World War II to 2005...
... La baronesa von Krapfen - Lino Robi ... Basilio
- Yvonne SansonYvonne SansonYvonne Sanson was a Greek film actress. She appeared in 46 films between 1946 and 1972 and she mainly worked in Italy.-Selected filmography:* Flesh Will Surrender * Campane a martello...
... Sonia Bulgarov - Piero Tordi ... Il marito di Emanuela
- Toni UcciToni UcciToni Ucci , is an Italian film actor. He appeared in 86 films between 1948 and 2000.-Selected filmography:* The Emperor of Capri * Wild Love * Un maledetto imbroglio...
... Pupetto Turacciolo