The Widow (1955 film)
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Italian | La vedova X |
Directed by | Lewis Milestone |
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Based on | La Vedova by Susan York |
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Cinematography | Arturo Gallea |
Edited by | Loris Bellero |
Music by | Mario Nascimbene |
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Distributed by | Venturini Film |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
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Language | Italian |
The Widow (
Plot
Countess Diana Gaston (Patricia Roc) meets Vittorio Serra (Massimo Serato), the grandson of Carlo Serra, a prominent businessman. Convinced that she has met the man for her, she does all she can to keep him in her life. Unfortunately, both of them are self-centered and this leads to repeated conflict. Vittorio's passion for auto racing leads to continued disagreements between him and the countess.
Though remaining civil, the two separate over their disagreements even though both believe that they cannot live without the other. When Vittorio attends a party thrown by the countess, he meets Adriana (Anna Maria Ferrero), who immediately falls in love with him. His indecision over Adriana's attentions causes her to try to make him jealous, but he does not fall for the ploy. Vittorio then leaves on a trip to Sicily, he learns that Diana and Adriana have been corresponding and the jealousy does arise. Even though he loves the countess more, Vittorio asks Adriana to marry him. She refuses. When Diana learns of his proposal, she throws a tantrum and breaks objects precious to Vittirio, objects which she knows he superstitiously depends upon for luck.
Vittrio then learns that out of spite, Adriana has married Bonelli (Leonardo Botta), his friend and fellow auto racer. About to compete against Bonneli in a race, and distraught at the news of the marriage, Vittorio removes his lucky bracelet. Diana has a premonition of bad fortune just before she learns the news that Vittorio has died in a racing crash.
Cast
- Patricia Roc as Countess Diana Gaston
- Massimo Serato as Vittorio Serra
- Anna Maria Ferrero as Adriana
- Leonardo Botta as Leonardo Botta
- Akim Tamiroff as Uncle Carlo Serra
Background
Lewis Milestone was affected by
Reception
Cinematografo wrote that the plot was unoriginal and uninteresting, and that Lewis Milestone's connection with the film was not enough to overcome its many flaws.[11]
Release notes
While IMDb shows the film release year as being 1959, The New York Times
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References
- ^ "La vedova X (1955)". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on August 6, 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
- ^ a b Andrea LeVasseur (2012). "The Widow (1955)". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ^ "La Vedova X". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 18 January 2009. Retrieved 5 May 2011.
- ^ ISBN 0-8057-9281-3. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ^ Rovi. Archived from the originalon 16 January 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ISBN 0-520-24966-6.
- ISBN 1-56025-617-6.
- ^ ISBN 0-88730-807-4.
- ^ Films and filming. Vol. 9. Hansom Books. 1962. p. 85. Retrieved 5 May 2011.
- ^ "Lewis Milestone fimology". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2012. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
- ^ U. Tani (31 August 1956). "Intermezzo". Cinematografo (in Italian). Coming Soon. pp. 15, 16. Retrieved 5 May 2011.
- ^ John Wakeman (1987). World Film Directors: 1890-1945. Volume 1 of World Film Directors. H.W. Wilson. p. 777.
- ^ Edwin Schallert (June 30, 1954). "Gassman's Ophelia Gets Milestone as Director; Robson Pacts Bard Star". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ^ A. H. Weiler (June 20, 1954). "Graf Spee Story to Be Filmed & Other Items". The New York Times. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ^ British Film Institute, British Institute of Adult Education (1954). Sight and sound, Volumes 24-25. British Film Institute. p. 67. Retrieved 4 May 2011.