ComedyHistory
The Suitcase of Dreams
A former silent film actor who has saved old movies of his time from destruction uses them to set up recreational performances at schools. After an accidental fire and the risk of prison, he meets a rich producer who helps him to build a film museum.
Directed by Luigi Comencini
67
User score
7 votes
Status
Released
Released
October 29, 1953
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
Italian
Top cast
Umberto Melnati
Ettore Omeri
Maria Pia Casilio
Mariannina
Roberto Risso
Giorgio Astori
Ludmilla Dudarova
Baronessa Caprioli
Flora Mariel
Suora
Giulio Calì
Impiegato Biblioteca Nazionale
Xenia Valderi
Direttrice museo
Giuseppe Chinnici
Commissario
Nino Vingelli
un detenuto
Gemma Bolognesi
Amica baronessa
Pietro De Vico
il regista del provino
Eugenia Tavani
Portinaia
Marcello Mastroianni
(uncredited)
Italia Almirante-Manzini
Francesca Bertini
Lyda Borelli
Wanda Capodaglio
Helena Makowska
