Naples Under the Kiss of Fire (1937)
Mario Esposito, who sings in a Neapolitan restaurant, is in love with Assunta, the niece of Teresa, the owner of the place. He shares his apartment with Michel, his best friend. This one has fallen under the spell of Lolita, a gorgeous adventuress he met at the cathedral where he officiates as the organist. But things go awry as, while Michel intercedes with Aunt Teresa for Assunta's hand in his favor, Mario in turn falls in love with Lolita. On the very day of his wedding with Assunta, Mario runs away with Lolita, thus betraying both his love and his friend. But it does not take long before the young singer realizes the big mistake he has made.
Director: Augusto Genina
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: December 7, 1937
Cast
- Tino Rossi - Mario Esposito
- Michel Simon - Michel
- Mireille Balin - Assunta
- Marcel Dalio - The Photographer
- Viviane Romance - Lolita
- Leda Ginelly - Sylvia
- Joe Alex - Le soutier
- Jane Loury
- Marcel Bauçay
- Lucien Callamand
Screenplay
Music: Vincent Scotto
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Augusto Genina
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Naples Under the Kiss of Fire about?
- Mario Esposito, who sings in a Neapolitan restaurant, is in love with Assunta, the niece of Teresa, the owner of the place. He shares his apartment with Michel, his best friend. This one has fallen under the spell of Lolita, a gorgeous adventuress he met at the cathedral where he officiates as the organist. But things go awry as, while Michel intercedes with Aunt Teresa for Assunta's hand in his favor, Mario in turn falls in love with Lolita. On the very day of his wedding with Assunta, Mario runs away with Lolita, thus betraying both his love and his friend. But it does not take long before the young singer realizes the big mistake he has made.
- Who directed Naples Under the Kiss of Fire?
- Naples Under the Kiss of Fire was directed by Augusto Genina.
- Who stars in Naples Under the Kiss of Fire?
- Naples Under the Kiss of Fire stars Tino Rossi, Michel Simon, Mireille Balin, Marcel Dalio, Viviane Romance, Leda Ginelly.
- How long is Naples Under the Kiss of Fire?
- Naples Under the Kiss of Fire has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Naples Under the Kiss of Fire?
- Naples Under the Kiss of Fire is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Naples Under the Kiss of Fire produced?
- Naples Under the Kiss of Fire was produced in France.