The Duchess of Parma
Original title: La contessa di Parma
Overview
La Contessa di Parma was the sole directorial contribution by Allesandro Blasetti in 1937. The first of several expensive costume dramas upon which the director established his international reputation, the film stars Elisa Cegani as Marcella, a model in the dress shop owned by enterprising Umberto Melnati. To improve his business, the owner instructs his models to dress up as society ladies and attend all the best parties. And that's how humble little Marcella comes to be mistaken for the popular Duchess of Parma -- and by extension, how our heroine wins the love of football hero Gino Vanni (Antonio Centa). A little wanting in the way of plot or logic, La Constessa di Parma is at least consistently good to look at.
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Crew
- Director
- Alessandro Blasetti
- Production
- Industrie Cinematografiche Italiane (ICI)
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Who directed The Duchess of Parma?
The Duchess of Parma was directed by Alessandro Blasetti.
When was The Duchess of Parma released?
The Duchess of Parma was released in 1937.
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