Bellissima(1952)
Film director Blasetti is looking for a little girl for his new movie. Along with other mothers, Maddelena takes her daughter to Cinecittà, hoping she’ll be selected and become a star. She is ready to sacrifice anything for little Maria.
Movie: Bellissima
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Maddalena Cecconi
Alberto Annovazzi
Maria Cecconi
Spartaco Cecconi
Tilde Spernanzoni
Photographer's Wife
Photographer
Laundry Worker
Mimmetta
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