Vittorio De Sica, heir to a large sum of money and owner of a newspaper vending stall, makes enough money out of his business to take a vacation at a fashionable resort. He is given a cruise ticket by an aristocrat who is an old school friend, and is mistaken for the aristocrat when he uses a camera that has his friends name on it.
Is it worth your time? Honestly, yes. If you like classic black-and-white comedies that don't try to solve the world's problems, Il signor Max is a total treat. It’s perfect for a rainy Sunday afternoon when you just want to smile at a screen. If you’re allergic to 1930s charm or need explosions every five minutes, may...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Mario Camerini
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"Is it worth your time? Honestly, yes. If you like classic black-and-white comedies that don't try to solve the world's problems, Il signor Max is a total treat. It’s perfect for a rainy Sunday afternoon when you just want to smile at a screen. If you’re allergic to 1930s charm or need explosions every five minutes, maybe skip this one. Vittorio De Sica has this incredible energy. He’s running a newspaper stall, but he carries himself like a king in waiting. When he gets his hands on that cruise..."
Maria Tedeschi
Mario Soldati, Amleto Palermi, Mario Camerini
Italy
