Variety Lights(1950)
Overview
In Italy, Checco Dal Monte manages a troupe of traveling performers with plenty of heart but minimal talent. At a small town engagement, he encounters the starry-eyed, gorgeous Lily Antonelli, and hires her as a dancer on the show. Vivacious Lily quickly sells out crowds and earns the resentment of Checco's mistress, Melina Amour, but the fledgling performer has far bigger ambitions and soon sets her sights on a higher-profile role.
Director
Alberto Lattuada
Studio
Capitolium
Cast
Peppino De Filippo
as Checco Dal Monte
Carla Del Poggio
as Liliana "Lilly" Antonelli
Giulietta Masina
as Melina Amour
John Kitzmiller
as Trumpet Player Johnny
Dante Maggio
as Remo
Checco Durante
as Theater Owner
Gina Mascetti
as Valeria del Sole
Giulio Calì
as Magician Edison Will
Silvio Bagolini
as Bruno Antonini
Giacomo Furia
as Duke
Mario De Angelis
as Maestro
Vanja Orico
as Moema - Brazilian Singer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1950
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Capitolium
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Where can I watch Variety Lights?▼
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What is Variety Lights about?▼
In Italy, Checco Dal Monte manages a troupe of traveling performers with plenty of heart but minimal talent. At a small town engagement, he encounters the starry-eyed, gorgeous Lily Antonelli, and hires her as a dancer on the show. Vivacious Lily quickly sells out crowds and earns the resentment of Checco's mistress, Melina Amour, but the fledgling performer has far bigger ambitions and soon sets her sights on a higher-profile role.
Who directed Variety Lights?▼
Variety Lights was directed by Alberto Lattuada and released in 1950. It is a drama, comedy film.
How long is Variety Lights?▼
Variety Lights has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in Variety Lights?▼
The cast of Variety Lights includes Peppino De Filippo as Checco Dal Monte, Carla Del Poggio as Liliana "Lilly" Antonelli, Giulietta Masina as Melina Amour, John Kitzmiller as Trumpet Player Johnny, Dante Maggio as Remo and more.
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