The Taming of Dorothy (1950)
Her Favourite Husband (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Approved
- 1h 19min
- Comedy, Crime
- 29 Sep 1950 (USA)
- Movie
Gangster Leo discovers his lookalike Antonio, a bank clerk. Leo kidnaps Antonio, impersonates him to rob the bank, leaving witnesses accusing Antonio. However, Antonio's wife Dorothy's involvement complicates Leo's plan.
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Cast
| Jean Kent | ... |
Dorothy Pellegrini
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| Robert Beatty | ... |
Antonio Pellegrini / Leo L'Americano
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| Gordon Harker | ... |
Godfrey Dotherington
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| Margaret Rutherford | ... |
Mrs. Dotherington
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| Rona Anderson | ... |
Stellina
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| Walter Crisham | ... |
Caradiotto
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| Max Adrian | ... |
Catoni
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Tamara Lees | ... |
Rosana
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| Michael Balfour | ... |
Pete
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Jack McNaughton | ... |
El Greco
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| Norman Shelley | ... |
Mr. Dobson
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| Danny Green | ... |
Angel Face
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| Joss Ambler | ... |
Mr. Wilson
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| Mary Hinton | ... |
Mrs. Wilson
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| Peter Illing | ... |
Commissario Scaletti
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Jimmy Ventola | ... |
Ciocio Pellegrini
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| Andreas Malandrinos | ... |
Customs Officer
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Directed by
| Mario Soldati | ||
Written by
| Peppino De Filippo | ... | (play) |
| W.F. Templeton | ... | (english adaptation) and |
| Noel Langley | ... | (english adaptation) |
| Mario Monicelli | ... | (screenplay) |
| Mario Soldati | ... | (screenplay) |
| Steno | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Colin Lesslie | ... | producer |
| Carlo Ponti | ... | producer |
| John Sutro | ... | producer |
Music by
| Nino Rota | ||
Cinematography by
| Mario Bava | ||
Editing by
| Douglas Robertson | ||
Editorial Department
| Franco Fraticelli | ... | assistant editor |
Art Direction by
| Piero Gherardi | ||
Costume Design by
| Piero Gherardi | ||
Makeup Department
| Otello Fava | ... | makeup artist |
| Franco Freda | ... | make-up assistant |
Production Management
| Fraser Foulsham | ... | unit production manager |
| Jack Hanbury | ... | production manager |
| Nicolò Pomilia | ... | unit production manager |
| Bruno Todini | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Marino Girolami | ... | assistant director |
| Basil Keys | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Aldo Calpini | ... | sound |
| Clifford Sandall | ... | sound recordist |
Special Effects by
| Mario Bava | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ubaldo Terzano | ... | assistant camera operator |
| Peter Newbrook | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Franco Ferrara | ... | music director |
Additional Crew
| Olinto Cristina | ... | italian voice dubbing: Gordon Harker (uncredited) |
| Gualtiero De Angelis | ... | italian voice dubbing: Robert Beatty as Leo (uncredited) |
| Adriana de Roberto | ... | italian voice dubbing: Tamara Lees (uncredited) |
| Lauro Gazzolo | ... | italian voice dubbing: Max Adrian (uncredited) |
| Adolfo Geri | ... | italian voice dubbing: Walter Crisham (uncredited) |
| Renata Marini | ... | italian voice dubbing: Rona Anderson (uncredited) |
| Rina Morelli | ... | italian voice dubbing: Jean Kent (uncredited) |
| Lia Orlandini | ... | italian voice dubbing: Mary Hinton (uncredited) |
| Luigi Pavese | ... | italian voice dubbing: Michael Balfour (uncredited) |
| Bruno Persa | ... | italian voice dubbing: Jack McNaughton (uncredited) |
| Amilcare Pettinelli | ... | italian voice dubbing: Joss Ambler (uncredited) |
| Cesare Polacco | ... | italian voice dubbing: Giulio Marchetti (uncredited) |
| Giovanna Scotto | ... | italian voice dubbing: Margaret Rutherford (uncredited) |
| Stefano Sibaldi | ... | italian voice dubbing: Robert Beatty as Antonio (uncredited) |
| Gaetano Verna | ... | italian voice dubbing: Danny Green (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Lux Film (1949) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Renown Pictures Corporation (1950) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Eagle-Lion Classics (1950) (United States) (theatrical)
- Renown Pictures Corporation (2010) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
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Storyline
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While casing a bank he intends to rob, tough gangster Leo L'Americano (Robert Beatty) discovers that Antonio Pellegrini (Robert Beatty), a meek and mild clerk in the bank, is his exact double. Leo kidnaps Antonio and robs the bank, making certain there are plenty of witnesses to testify that Antonio was the bank robber. But Leo hadn't accounted for the involvement of Antonio's wife Dorothy (Jean Kent).
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| Trivia | This movie takes place in Naples and Sorrento, Italy. See more » |