The Old Lady


The Old Lady is a 1932 Italian comedy drama film directed by Amleto Palermi and starring Emma Gramatica, Maurizio D'Ancora and Armando Falconi. It also features Vittorio [De Sica] in his first sound film. The film's sets were designed by the art director Redo Romagnoli.

Synopsis

Maria, an elderly but impoverished aristocrat, works as a roasted chestnut vendor in order to maintain a pretend show of wealth for her niece whose education she is supporting.

Cast