Mister Max
Il signor Max
Synopsis
Gianni is a poor, young newspaper salesman in Rome. However, during his vacations he poses as Count Max Varaldo, an aristocrat. Once, on a cruise in Naples, he meets Donna Paola, a wealthy snob, and her shy maid Lauretta. After trying to establish a relationship with Donna Paola, Gianni, disappointed, decides to drop his alter ego Max and propose to Lauretta. However, she now believes that he is a Count, which leads to a series of comic misunderstandings.
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Vittorio De Sica
Gianni / Max Varaldo
Assia Noris
Lauretta
Rubi D'Alma
Donna Paola
Lilia Dale
Pucci
Caterina Collo
Zia Lucia
Umberto Melnati
Riccardo
Mario Casaleggio
Zio Pietro
Virgilio Riento
Pepe
Vivi Gioi
Dolly (uncredited)
Michele Contessa
(uncredited)
Romolo Costa
Il commandante Baldi (uncredited)
Luciano Dorcoratto
Guido (uncredited)
Ernesto Ghigi
Pierino (uncredited)
Desiderio Nobile
Il maggiore (uncredited)
Clara Padoa
Jeanne - la giocatrice al bridge sul treno (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Camerini
- Screenplay & Story
- Mario Camerini, Mario Soldati
- Original Score
- Renzo Rossellini
- Original Title
- Il signor Max
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Astra Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Camerini
Mario Camerini, Mario Soldati, Amleto Palermi
Renzo Rossellini
Anchise Brizzi
Mario Camerini
C.O. Barbieri
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Camerini
Director
Mario Camerini
Screenplay
Mario Soldati
Screenplay
C.O. Barbieri
Producer
Renzo Rossellini
Original Music Composer
Anchise Brizzi
Director of Photography
Mario Camerini
Editor
Gastone Medin
Production Design
Gino Carlo Sensani
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mister Max.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mister Max
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mister Max about?
Gianni is a poor, young newspaper salesman in Rome. However, during his vacations he poses as Count Max Varaldo, an aristocrat. Once, on a cruise in Naples, he meets Donna Paola, a wealthy snob, and her shy maid Lauretta. After trying to establish a relationship with Donna Paola, Gianni, disappointed, decides to drop his alter ego Max and propose to Lauretta. However, she now believes that he is a Count, which leads to a series of comic misunderstandings.
Who directed Mister Max?
Mister Max was directed by Mario Camerini.
Who stars in Mister Max?
The principal cast of Mister Max includes Vittorio De Sica, Assia Noris, Rubi D'Alma, Lilia Dale, Caterina Collo.
When was Mister Max released and how long is it?
Mister Max was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Mister Max?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mister Max was composed by Renzo Rossellini.