The Suitcase of Dreams (1953)
A former silent film actor who has saved old movies of his time from destruction uses them to set up recreational performances at schools. After an accidental fire and the risk of prison, he meets a rich producer who helps him to build a film museum.
Director: Luigi Comencini
Genre: Comedy, History
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: October 29, 1953
Cast
- Umberto Melnati - Ettore Omeri
- Maria Pia Casilio - Mariannina
- Roberto Risso - Giorgio Astori
- Ludmilla Dudarova - Baronessa Caprioli
- Flora Mariel - Suora
- Giulio Calì - Impiegato Biblioteca Nazionale
- Xenia Valderi - Direttrice museo
- Giuseppe Chinnici - Commissario
- Nino Vingelli - un detenuto
- Gemma Bolognesi - Amica baronessa
Screenplay
- Giuseppe Bennati (Story)
- Giuseppe Bennati (Screenplay)
- Luigi Comencini (Story)
- Luigi Comencini (Screenplay)
- Ettore Maria Margadonna (Story)
Music: Mario Nascimbene
Cinematography: Václav Vích
Editing: Franco Fraticelli
Production: Mambretti Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Luigi Comencini
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Suitcase of Dreams about?
- A former silent film actor who has saved old movies of his time from destruction uses them to set up recreational performances at schools. After an accidental fire and the risk of prison, he meets a rich producer who helps him to build a film museum.
- Who directed The Suitcase of Dreams?
- The Suitcase of Dreams was directed by Luigi Comencini.
- Who stars in The Suitcase of Dreams?
- The Suitcase of Dreams stars Umberto Melnati, Maria Pia Casilio, Roberto Risso, Ludmilla Dudarova, Flora Mariel, Giulio Calì.
- How long is The Suitcase of Dreams?
- The Suitcase of Dreams has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Suitcase of Dreams?
- The Suitcase of Dreams is a Comedy, History film.
- Where was The Suitcase of Dreams produced?
- The Suitcase of Dreams was produced in Italy.