Carlo Lombardi Movies
- 1962
A beautiful warrior queen battles it out with her rivals in this adventure fantasy set in the 1400s. As a girl, the Hun girl was orphaned when her tribe's enemies attack and raze her village. She then is raised by a friendly tribe and with them learns warrior's ways. Complicating her upcoming battle is the fact that she has fallen in love with the enemy leader. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1948
The Lost One is the English-language title for the 1948 adaptation of Giueseppe Verdi's opera La Traviata. Departing somewhat from the original plotline, the film accommodates a "framing story" involving Verdi (Nerio Bernardi) and Alexandre Dumas Jr. (Massimo Serato), author of the opera's source novel La Dame aux Camelias. Standing by the grave of legendary Parisian courtesan Alphonsine Plessis, who died of a broken heart after falling truly in love for the first time in her life, Verdi and Dumas are inspired to immortalize Plessis' story in print and on stage. The film then segues into the opera proper, as the tragically coquettish Violetta (Nelly Corradi) enters into a romance with handsome and wealthy young Alfredo (Gino Mattera), ultimately and sadly coming to the realization that their marriage will never take place due to her soiled reputation. For the benefit of English-speaking audiences, The Lost One was provided with a voiceover narration, in which the heroine records the events of her life in her diary. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Massimo Serato, Nerio Bernardi, (more)
- 1939
Several years before she was "discovered" by Hollywood, Alida Valli headed the cast of the minor comedy-fantasy Ballo al Castello (Ball at the Castle). While on her way to dance class, ballerina Greta Larsen (Valli) is given a ride by the handsome Crown Prince Giorgio (Carlo Lombardi). Though it's all very innocent, gossiping tongues begin wagging and before long Greta has been identified as the Prince's latest love. As a result, Greta, who was about to be dropped from her ballet troupe because of her habitual tardiness, is suddenly elevated to prima ballerina status. When she finds out that her promotion has nothing to do with her rather minimal talent, Greta is sorely disappointed, but she determines to keep her job by pretending that she is, indeed, the Prince's lady. Not surprisingly, Greta and Giorgio have fallen in love for real by the time the "End" title (or "Fin" title) flashes on the screen. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Alida Valli, Antonio Centa, (more)
- 1931
Paramount's 1930 domestic drama Sarah and Son was also filmed in a number of foreign language versions. The Italian version, Richimao del Cuore, stars Carmen Boni and Carlo Lombardi in the roles originated by Ruth Chatterton and Fredric March. Forced to give up her baby for adoption, actress Suzanne Sandi (Boni) returns home 10 years later to make a bid for custody of the child. The foster parents hire attorney Vanning (Lombardi) to protect their interests in court. But Suzanne pleads her case so eloquently that she wins not only her child but also the love of Vanning. Intended for exhibition in Italy alone, Richimao del Cuore proved quite successful when it was briefly shown in New York. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Carmen Boni, Carlo Lombardi, (more)
