Cast

Ermete Zacconi Osvaldo Valenti Oretta Fiume Mino Doro Ines Zacconi Guido Notari

Credits

Written by: Giovacchino Forzano

Plot

A comedy of the Italian studio era in which a small-town nobleman, who thinks he is descended from Napoleon, is entangled in misunderstandings.

Sinekatalog’s take

A light, rarely seen Italian comedy.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Awards

• Venice Film Festival 1941: Best Actor (Volpi Cup for Best Actor) — Ermete Zacconi

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