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6.1Italy 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.
Released: 1954-04-0786 minDir: Norman Z. McLeodComedy, Adventure
Cast
- Bob Hope as Pippo Popolino
- Joan Fontaine as Francesca Bruni
- Audrey Dalton as Elena Di Gambetta
- Basil Rathbone as Lucio / Narrator
- Hugh Marlowe as Stefano Di Gambetta
- Arnold Moss as The Doge
Themes
- italy
- widow
- musical
- casanova
- cross dressing
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Available in 12 languages
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1950s historical comedy films1954 American films1954 English-language films1954 filmsAmerican historical comedy filmsEnglish-language historical comedy filmsFilms about Giacomo CasanovaFilms directed by Norman Z. McLeodFilms scored by Lyn MurrayFilms with screenplays by Aubrey WisbergParamount Pictures filmsTemplate film date with 1 release date