Those Two
1935 · Italy · 75 min
- Director
- Gennaro Righelli
- Screenplay
- Eduardo De Filippo, Giuseppe Amato
- Producer
- Giuseppe Amato
- Music
- Armando Fragna
- Cinematography
- Massimo Terzano
- Editing
- Fernando Tropea
Cast
What it is about
Two men struggling to find work both fall in love with the same woman, Lily. The story is loosely based on two works by Eduardo De Filippo, and the romantic tangle and the financial hardships of the characters set the tone of this Italian comedy.
How it was made
Directed by Gennaro Righelli and produced by Giuseppe Amato, the film was written by Eduardo De Filippo and Giuseppe Amato. Eduardo and Peppino De Filippo lead the cast alongside Assia Noris, with Anna Magnani in a supporting role. Massimo Terzano handled the cinematography, Armando Fragna composed the music, and Fernando Tropea edited the film. It runs 75 minutes.
Reception and legacy
The available sources offer little information about its critical or commercial reception, and no notable awards are recorded. Its interest for film enthusiasts lies in being a 1930s Italian comedy that brings together the De Filippo brothers and actors who would later build recognized careers, such as Anna Magnani.
Trivia
Literary basis
The film is loosely inspired by two works by Eduardo De Filippo, who co-wrote the screenplay with Giuseppe Amato.
Anna Magnani in the cast
Anna Magnani appears in the cast as Pierotta, earlier in a career that would later become internationally celebrated.
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