The original Italian title of this film translates as ?Handsome honest emigrant in Australia would marry chaste fellow-countrywoman,? directed by Luigi Zampa, with stars Alberto Sordi and Claudia Cardinale.
Amedeo is a poor Italian immigrant living in Australia for twenty years. Seeking to marry an Italian wife, he corresponds with Carmela, a pretty girl from Rome. They do not reveal their true identities and do not mention their hardships in their letters. Carmela is actually a prostitute seeking an opportunity to change her life style. Amedeo, embarrassed about his looks, sends a photograph to Carmela of his handsome friend Giuseppe.
Admission/Cost: $5 at the door
Location:
Firehouse Museum Theater
1572 Columbia Street
San Diego, CA
Saturday, May 4 - 7:00 PM (Please note, the Cinema Little Italy Website does not show a starting time, this is the time previous films in the series have screened)
Amedeo is a poor Italian immigrant living in Australia for twenty years. Seeking to marry an Italian wife, he corresponds with Carmela, a pretty girl from Rome. They do not reveal their true identities and do not mention their hardships in their letters. Carmela is actually a prostitute seeking an opportunity to change her life style. Amedeo, embarrassed about his looks, sends a photograph to Carmela of his handsome friend Giuseppe.
Admission/Cost: $5 at the door
Location:
Firehouse Museum Theater
1572 Columbia Street
San Diego, CA
Saturday, May 4 - 7:00 PM (Please note, the Cinema Little Italy Website does not show a starting time, this is the time previous films in the series have screened)
