
Acting
Umberto Melnati
Born — Died
1897-06-17 — 1979-03-30
Place of birth
Livorno, Italy
Known for
Acting
Credits
31 titles
Known for
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Martin Toccaferro
1953
6.9When young and attractive Lina Stroppiani, a thief like the rest of her family, tries to steal the taxi of Paolo, together with two accomplices, she can't possibly know that this will have far reaching consequences.
Too Bad She's Bad
1954
5.2Genies help an Arabian bandit (Tab Hunter) locate a magic arrow he needs to claim heirship to the sultan's kingdom.
The Golden Arrow
1962
5.2Anthology of tragic love. A noblewoman falls for a commoner. A doctor keeps quiet about his patients' infidelities. Expectant father is sent to fight in WWI. A 1920s fascist enjoys Rome's nightlife. WWII airman falls for a girl in Naples.
Mid-Century Loves
1954
7.0The troublesome daughter of an American millionaire accompanies him aboard his yacht on a deep sea diving expedition in the Red Sea and falls in love with the captain.
Africa Under The Sea
1953
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Barbablù
1941
Film credits
1960s · 1 titles
1950s · 9 titles
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Martin Toccaferro
1953
6.9When young and attractive Lina Stroppiani, a thief like the rest of her family, tries to steal the taxi of Paolo, together with two accomplices, she can't possibly know that this will have far reaching consequences.
Too Bad She's Bad
1954
5.2Anthology of tragic love. A noblewoman falls for a commoner. A doctor keeps quiet about his patients' infidelities. Expectant father is sent to fight in WWI. A 1920s fascist enjoys Rome's nightlife. WWII airman falls for a girl in Naples.
Mid-Century Loves
1954
7.0The troublesome daughter of an American millionaire accompanies him aboard his yacht on a deep sea diving expedition in the Red Sea and falls in love with the captain.
Africa Under The Sea
1953
6.0The daughter of a seamstress, Jeanne Bécu could hardly imagine she would later become one of the most influential women of the Kingdom of France...
Madame du Barry
1954
6.7A 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.
The Suitcase of Dreams
1953
7.0"Elena" cannot marry the man she loves, so enters into a loveless marriage with the wealthy "Andrea". Gradually she falls in love with him, but he never reciprocates. Things become further complicated when a letter from her first love "Carlo" is discovered.
Passionately
1954
8.0Journalist decides to report on Miss Italy candidates, in which detective intrigue is added.
Miss Italia
1950
No synopsis available yet.
Alla Prova
1957
1940s · 8 titles
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Barbablù
1941
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Con le donne non si scherza
1941
8.0A comedy of errors about marriage and infidelity.
Red Roses
1940
A comedy film.
Vento di milioni
1940
9.0A crime novel writer is experiencing writer's block while writing his latest book. Then a woman is murdered in his home, and this crime gives him inspiration to finish his novel. Without noticing, he even founds the real culprit.
Thrill
1941
8.0A modest accountant wins a utility vehicle in a contest and publishes an ad looking for a companion to share expenses on a vacation trip. An attractive young lady answers the ad, but at the meeting place, the girl mistakes the accountant for a millionaire, who of course, leaves with her...
Pazza di gioia
1940
No synopsis available yet.
Vivere ancora
1945
6.5Early giallo directed by Giacomo Gentilomo.
Cortocircuito
1943
1930s · 12 titles
10.0No synopsis available yet.
La casa del peccato
1938
6.5Gianni is a poor, young newspaper salesman in Rome. However, during his vacations he poses as Count Max Varaldo, an aristocrat. Once, on a cruise in Naples, he meets Donna Paola, a wealthy snob, and her shy maid Lauretta. After trying to establish a relationship with Donna Paola, Gianni, disappointed, decides to drop his alter ego Max and propose to Lauretta. However, she now believes that he is a Count, which leads to a series of comic misunderstandings.
Mister Max
1937
9.0No synopsis available yet.
The Man Who Smiles
1937
8.0An electronic engineer is called by the Hungarian Television Directorate to test the new television installations. He arrives in the capital, Budapest, together with his girlfriend.
A Thousand Lire a Month
1939
5.8Based on a Pirandello play, Vittori De Sica plays a wealthy young social lion who has to constantly fight off a horde of women who are eager to marry him because of his position and money. He weds Elisa Cegani, a servant girl, who turns out to be a more appealing wife than any of the others could have been. Assis Noris decorates the screen well as one of the chasers and pursuers. In 1937, De Sica and Noris made a film, "II Signor Max," which, other than the setting and character role names, basically has the same plot as this film.
But It's Nothing Serious
1936
10.0No synopsis available yet.
La canzone del sole
1934
7.0La Contessa di Parma was the sole directorial contribution by Allesandro Blasetti in 1937. The first of several expensive costume dramas upon which the director established his international reputation, the film stars Elisa Cegani as Marcella, a model in the dress shop owned by enterprising Umberto Melnati. To improve his business, the owner instructs his models to dress up as society ladies and attend all the best parties. And that's how humble little Marcella comes to be mistaken for the popular Duchess of Parma -- and by extension, how our heroine wins the love of football hero Gino Vanni (Antonio Centa). A little wanting in the way of plot or logic, La Constessa di Parma is at least consistently good to look at.
The Duchess of Parma
1937
10.0Bebe, a handsome and rich young man, is getting engaged with Letizia, a young heir to a noble family.
Voglio vivere con Letizia
1937
9.0No synopsis available yet.
La mazurka di papà
1938
10.0No synopsis available yet.
The Secretary for Everyone
1932
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Oggi sposi
1934
7.0When his wife storms out of a dinner planned in honor of his American boss (because their dog is not allowed to be at the table) an engineer pretends that his secretary is the missus.
Two Happy Hearts
1932
