Carlo Dapporto Movies
In his top hat, tails, and slicked-back black hair, entertainer Carlo Dapporto was called "the Charmer," by adoring Italian audiences during the late 1940s. During this time, Dapporto appeared in many variety reviews opposite Wanda Osiris. Later he worked on television and appeared in a few films, most notably Bevilacqua's 1988 film Tango Blu. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1973
During World War II, American USO tours gave new life to Italy's native music-hall performers, as it gave them a livelier venue for entertaining both the local population and the incoming soldiers. This Italian film, starring Alberto Sordi and Monica Vitti, tells the story of two such performers, their ambitions and their struggles. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
- 1954
Sophia Loren stars in this screen adaptation of the popular Italian operetta "Il Paese del Campanelli" by Lombardo Ranzato. In a small town by the sea, there is an unusual tradition -- each home has a bell on the door, which rings only when the lady of the house has been unfaithful to her husband. All has been quiet in the town for many years, but when a ship from France pulls into port and the crew see the many beautiful women who call the village their home, things soon get a good bit noisier. Ces Voyous D'Hommes also features Mario Riva and Carlo Dapporto. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sophia Loren, Carlo Dapporto, (more)
- 1953
In this Italian melodrama, three Roman prostitutes suddenly find themselves on the streets when the city informs them that their brothel is to be destroyed. The story chronicles what happens to each of them. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1952
Based loosely on fact, La Presidentress stars Silvana Pampanini as a sexy nightclub singer with loftier aspirations. Posing as the wife of a judge, the singer manages to bed a high-ranking government official (Carlo Dapporto). As a result, the nonplused judge (Luigi Pavese) is given all sorts of promotions and special perks. When he finds out about the girl's subterfuge, his first reaction is stark, raw terror: Wait till his real wife (Ave Ninchi) discovers what's going on! When the judge's former mistress (Marilyn Buferd) joins the fray, the fur really begins to fly. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Silvana Pampanini, Carlo Dapporto, (more)
