
An elderly chestnut vendor lives in poverty but once a month puts on a show with silk and a carriage to impress her daughter in a convent. One day she is robbed of her meager savings.
Directed by Amleto Palermi, The Old Lady leans on a strong ensemble — Emma Gramatica, Arturo Falconi, Memo Benassi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1932.
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