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Sissignora

  • 19421942
  • 1h 34m
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Sissignora (1942)
  • Romance
  • Drama
Poggioli's masterpiece, a precursor to Neorealism, was shot on location in Genoa and tells the story of a 'humiliated and mistreated' maid, who sacrifices herself to save a child. The mainst... Read allPoggioli's masterpiece, a precursor to Neorealism, was shot on location in Genoa and tells the story of a 'humiliated and mistreated' maid, who sacrifices herself to save a child. The mainstream flirts with anti-bourgeoisie sentiments. "The dance hall scene is strikingly beautifu... Read allPoggioli's masterpiece, a precursor to Neorealism, was shot on location in Genoa and tells the story of a 'humiliated and mistreated' maid, who sacrifices herself to save a child. The mainstream flirts with anti-bourgeoisie sentiments. "The dance hall scene is strikingly beautiful". (G. Buttafava)
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  • Director
    • Ferdinando Maria Poggioli
  • Writers
    • Flavia Steno(novel)
    • Anna Banti(adaptation)
    • Emilio Cecchi(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • María Denis
    • Leonardo Cortese
    • Emma Gramatica
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  • Director
    • Ferdinando Maria Poggioli
  • Writers
    • Flavia Steno(novel)
    • Anna Banti(adaptation)
    • Emilio Cecchi(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • María Denis
    • Leonardo Cortese
    • Emma Gramatica
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    María Denis
    María Denis
    • Cristina Zuninoas Cristina Zunino
    • (as Maria Denis)
    Leonardo Cortese
    Leonardo Cortese
    • Vittorioas Vittorio
    Emma Gramatica
    Emma Gramatica
    • Lucia Robbianoas Lucia Robbiano
    Irma Gramatica
    Irma Gramatica
    • Anna Robbianoas Anna Robbiano
    Rina Morelli
    Rina Morelli
    • Suor Valeriaas Suor Valeria
    Evi Maltagliati
    • La signora Valdataas La signora Valdata
    Silverio Pisu
    • Il piccolo Giorgetto Valdataas Il piccolo Giorgetto Valdata
    Roldano Lupi
    Roldano Lupi
    • L'amante de la signora Valdataas L'amante de la signora Valdata
    Dhia Cristiani
    • Paolina Gattias Paolina Gatti
    Jone Salinas
    • Enrichettaas Enrichetta
    Elio Marcuzzo
    • Emilioas Emilio
    Guido Notari
    • Pescatori, Il medicoas Pescatori, Il medico
    Anna Carena
    Anna Carena
    • La suora caposalaas La suora caposala
    Giovanni Grasso
    • Il commendator Bracco-Rinaldias Il commendator Bracco-Rinaldi
    Dina Perbellini
    • Signora Bracco-Rinaldias Signora Bracco-Rinaldi
    Dora Bini
    • Signorina Bracco-Rinaldias Signorina Bracco-Rinaldi
    Federico Collino
    • Il maggiordomoas Il maggiordomo
    Anna Capodaglio
    • Director
      • Ferdinando Maria Poggioli
    • Writers
      • Flavia Steno(novel)
      • Anna Banti(adaptation)
      • Emilio Cecchi(adaptation)
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    • Trivia
      The novel on which the screenplay is based is called "La servetta di Masone". It was serialized in the Genoese weekly periodical "Il Lavoro" between January and March 1940 in which Maria Steno, the author, wrote under the nom-de-plume of Vittoria Greco.
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      Although billed in the credits as "Paolina", the character played by Dhia Cristiani is called "Maria" in the film.

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    • Release date
      • February 20, 1942 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Yes, Madam
    • Filming locations
      • Genoa, Liguria, Italy
    • Production company
      • Artisti Tecnici Associati (ATA)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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