The read
It runs a compact 1h 26m.
Synopsis
Italy 1757, Pippo Popolino, a lowly tailor, disguises himself as the great Casanova in order to romance the attractive widow Francesca. He little suspects what awaits him... Locked into the incongruous role by the desperation of the real Casanova's creditors, Pippo must journey to Venice on a delicate mission far beyond his capabilities.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
19 audience votes
Key crew
- Hal KanterWriter
- Edmund L. HartmannWriter
- Norman Z. McLeodDirector
- Lyn MurrayOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Bob HopePippo Popolino
- Joan FontaineFrancesca Bruni
- Audrey DaltonElena Di Gambetta
- Basil RathboneLucio / Narrator
- Hugh MarloweStefano Di Gambetta
- Arnold MossThe Doge
- John CarradineForessi
- John HoytMaggiorin
- Hope EmersonDuchess of Castelbello
- Robert HuttonRaphael, Duc of Castelbello
- Lon Chaney Jr.Emo, the Murderer
- Raymond BurrBragadin
Stills
Themes
italywidowmusicalcasanovacross dressingtailor