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Carmela è una bambola
The daughter of a former Neapolitan gangster, Carmela has a law degree and is set to marry an aristocrat, as her father wishes. However, she suffers from a strange form of sleepwalking: at night, she goes to the room of Totò, a young man she is completely indifferent to and who is also her father's enemy. After consulting a doctor to find out the reason for this embarrassing anomaly, Carmela realises that Totò is actually the man she is unconsciously in love with.
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Plot Summary
A young, ambitious woman named Carmela dreams of a better life and is determined to achieve it through various means. She navigates romantic entanglements and social hierarchies, often with humorous and unexpected outcomes. The story follows her journey as she tries to secure her future in a society with limited opportunities for women.
Critical Reception
Carmela è una bambola was a modest Italian comedy from the late 1950s. While it capitalized on the popularity of its lead actor, Erminio Macario, and the musical numbers featuring Gloria Christian, it did not achieve significant international acclaim or critical renown. Its reception was largely confined to its domestic audience, who appreciated its lighthearted entertainment and familiar comedic tropes of the era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Erminio Macario's comedic performance.
Noted for its musical interludes featuring Gloria Christian.
Seen as a typical light comedy of its time, appealing to a domestic audience.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this older Italian film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film features performances by prominent Italian stage and screen comedian Erminio Macario, known for his distinctive physical comedy and characterizations.
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