All language subtitles for La Fortuna di Essere Donna Aka What a Woman! (1956)

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Marina! Marina!

Miss, are you going to town?
May I give you a lift?

THE LUCK OF BEING A LADY

That's enough!
- Hey, what's wrong?

Hey, listen..

You're just the type that interests me.
- I noticed.

Let me talk, I can help you.
- Get your hands off me!

Don't make a big deal!

What do you want?
You should learn some manners!

Manners?

A man with manners wouldn't
leave you here!

Is yours the only car in Rome?
Give me a break.

So tell me, why did you accept the ride?

What did you expect? Marriage?
- At least that.

Ah, here comes your fool!
A perfect match.

He's pretty.
Hope you have a lot of kids!

Are you talking to me?

Hey, were you talking to me?
- No, I was talking to her.

You said I was pretty.
- What are you talking about?

I understood perfectly.
I'll teach you!

Are you crazy?

Damn it!

Smile! Thanks.

Scandalous!

A girl shouldn't be
photographed like that.

It's just not right.

I don't pay attention to it.
- Well, I do.

Shame on you!
- Me? Shame on yourself!

Miss, I was told my stockings
would be ready by Thursday.

I'll go see.
- Antonietta.

What's that?
- I'll show you later.

That's Antonietta.

What is the meaning of this?
"Sights to be seen on Appia Antica".

What's with you today?
Clear my table, please.

Where are my stockings?
- Sorry this is more important.

What is the meaning of this?

That's not me.
- What did you say?

You're saying that's not you?
- Why, you think it's me?

She says it's not her!

Nice photo!
- Get back to work!

What's the meaning of this?
You can tell him stories but not me.

What am I then?
- An angel, but don't exaggerate.

Now, explain this.
- Oh, can't you see that's not me?

It's her all right.
- The girl from the cover?

Excellent! Send her in.
- She's with a guy.

Dr. Federico Frotta, attorney.

What does he want?
- The manager.

He's angry.
- I'm busy.

Do you know this girl?
- No, we bought the photo.

You didn't ask?
- No, I thought he would.

You bought the photo, no?

Yes, but you told me to buy it.
You even took the series home with you.

I did?
- Yes. That's enough..

Hurry, you go.
I don't want to talk to him.

Sir? My fianc� was photographed
without her consent

and put on your magazine cover.

Miss, weren't you in agreement
with the photographer?

That's not me in the photo
and I never met a photographer.

Be quiet.
You recognize her, don't you?

She says it's not her.
Who am I to say otherwise?

She's just joking.

So, you want to know who's this girl?

If you don't mind.
- No problem.

Go see the photographer, Corrado Vetti.

Ask him whatever you want.

Shall we go?
- All this for a mistaken identity!

I knew it wasn't her!

Hello?

Hello.
- Mr. Vetti, please?

One moment.
- It's about the magazine, Le ore.

Very well.

Very well, indeed!

This way, please.
- Thank you.

Did you bring a bikini?
- No, my fiancé.

What?
Federico Frotta, attorney. I'm her fiancé.

A surprise, eh?
- You want a photo together?

Recognize her?
- Hey, I thought it was you!

What a scoop, right on the cover!

So you recognize her?
- I took this photo.

Still denying it?
- Pff!

Pff? Why don't you answer
me in a complete sentence?

If you trust him more than me, go marry him.
- Me?

Sorry, but you're not being honest.
I'm very upset with you.

Let's go?
- You've jeopardised my honor!

Showing off your body
like a common prostitute!

The acid is ready.

Why are you mad at her?
I was the one who took the photo.

So you admit you're
the author of that photograph?

Yes, but she didn't know.
I took it by surprise.

Anything else?
- Yes, moral and material damages.

Sure!
- Moral and material!

I'm not joking.
It'll cost less if you pay today.

You read the papers? You'll pay.
I'm not a lawyer for nothing.

Put those in the water.
- OK.

So that's why you came here?
- Can I say something?

I'll do the talking.
Yes, that's why we came.

Should I file a suit then?
- Am I a bank? What a deal!

Who gets the money?
You or her?

Can I speak?
- Be quiet.

Have you taken a good look at me?

Am I wearing a dunce cap?

The papers also publish
stories about fiancés

who buy and sell their
honor and reputation.

Just a minute..
- Let me finish.

Then make your own conclusion.
Come here.

Look at the moral and material
damages my photos have caused.

That girl there was the daughter
of a housekeeper.

Now she makes 30,000 a day as a model.

A count and an American
are fighting over her.

And that one couldn't
even ride a bicycle.

I took her photo,
she won a beauty contest!

and married a rich industrialist.

And that one.. Ida.

I found her at the port, half starving.

A director saw her photo.
Now she's an actress.

She owns a villa, three dogs,
various antiques and furs.

And you come here with a lawyer!
- I'm her fiancé and be aware

she wasn't a willing participant
and is surprised by your trickery.

Can I say something for once?

Calm down, if you don't mind.
- I do mind.

I'm going to tell you how it happened.

I asked him to do it.
I begged him to photograph me.

You should be asking me for your
"moral and material damages". Got it?

I don't understand.
- No?

I asked him to take my photo
and I said I wanted it published. OK?

But why did you do that?
- I was bored.

I wanted to end my stupid lifestyle.

As to why I was bored, I'll tell you.

You think you're always right.
And all the medicine you take!

Three pills before and after meals,
drops in between.

Then this moral and material talk..
How boring!

I don't think I'm like that.
Everybody says I'm brilliant.

You just don't recognize it.
Don't we have fun? No.

Don't be spiteful.

I always have funny stories to tell you.

Do I need to do somersaults too?

And I'm always on time
when you close the shop.

We go out for pastries, movies or a walk

but not on the Appian Way
because I'm a gentleman.

I never laid a hand on you.

I've stopped trying to understand.
- Nice, some impression you're making.

Do you know you're offending me?
- Just let me know if you don't like me.

Another man would slap you.
- You're not even capable of that.

I wouldn't stoop so low.
- Fine, then don't.

Let's go!
- You go, I'm staying.

I said, let's go.
- No, no, no.

Understand?
- We'll talk later. No, we won't!

I'm giving you back your ring,
letters, so good night. Fine.

I'm telling your mother.

I must thank you.
- Shall I get the fixer?

Go.

Thanks for covering for me.

Lawsuits go on forever.

Appeals, amnesties,
but it always works out.

Of course.. it's a big hassle
and a waste of time.

And time is money as the English say.

You've saved me time.
- And thus money.

So, how shall we go about it?
- About what?

About me.
- What do you mean?

I can't give you a present.
It's not your birthday.

And I prefer to receive gifts.

Don't worry,
I'll tell you what to do.

Oh, you want a copy of the photo.

Don't make me laugh.

I want 30,000 per day,
but I'll settle for 10,000.

Just that?
- You did it for them, you can do it for me.

You took my photo without asking.

And you published it.
That's a fact, no?

You gave me the idea.

You can set me up as a model..

or find me a rich husband. You decide!

Poor girl, and what were
you doing on the Appian way?

That's my business.

But it doesn't matter.
As long as you pull through.

You can't get everything
from just one photo!

Let's take more!
- Yes, one a day.

We'll do publicity.
It will be a sensation.

That's why we're here.
- What?

To make publicity for me, OK?

I may not be worth 30,000,
but I'm worth 10,000 per day, no?

Yes. As much as that.

But let's be realistic.

It depends on if you have what it takes,
but.. to be blunt..

forget about it.

I don't want to be mean,
I prefer to ask kindly.

Would you set me up, please?

Could you do that?

OK.

Go buy some fixer.

How clever!

I'll pick up the invoices too.
I'll return after lunch. Excellent!

OK, here we go.

Why don't you take off your top?

You don't understand.
- We're starting with the photos, no?

No, with the introductions.

Call the industrialists
and the fashion houses.

I want to see if you're
as important as you say.

Or should we talk about damages again?

Is that how it is?
Don't worry!

Just below me lives the most
important agent in Rome.

My friend. Want to be a star?
- I'd rather be a model.

Actresses earn more. Come on.
- Trying to dump me?

No, you asked for introductions.
You can trust me.

It's a great opportunity.
I hope he's home.

He's phenomenal.
And he's also a real count.

If he likes a girl,
he takes her on himself.

He shows her to producers
and her career takes off.

Wait here. I'll announce you.

Helen, are you crazy?
- Promote all the girls you want.

I just want them to pursue their careers

without needing my jewelry
and my dresses.

That's absurd.

Would I steal from you to give gifts
to those who pay my wages?

Find anything?

I hope you know you're offending me?

Yes.

If I didn't love you so much..
Satisfied?

How could you think
that I'd take advantage

of your personal things?

Be reasonable! Come on, Love!

Tell me if I've ever promoted a girl

who hadn't shown a true
recognizable artistic talent.

Eh?

Gregorio?
- Dear?

Did you find it?

What?
What did I find?

Hold this.

The brooch I lost.
Thank you.

How careless of me.

Well? The Count wasn't there.
We have to come back another day.

When?
- I'll give him your address.

And I wait for his advances?
I'd rather be a model.

Listen, let's do a nice set of photos.

Do you know anyone, yes or no?

OK, I'll make a phone call.
- Where?

Upstairs.
- Where?

Wherever you want,
since you know what you want.

Gregorio.

Yes, dear?

You're sly!

An important fashion
house like the Fontanisi.

I'll call them now.
- You know her?

She does whatever I say.
Dial the number.

45321.
- 45321.

OK, thanks.

Hello?
- Ippoliti here!

You've got the wrong number!
I'm Ippoliti Gustavo.

That you, Mrs. Fontanisi?
- I'm not a woman!

I love how you're always so courteous.

I've got a nice girl for you
with great features.

If I catch you..!

Stupid prick!
Sorry, Ma'am.

Thank you.
OK, it's all set.

Mrs. Fontanisi is expecting you.
- When should I go there?

Right away or maybe tomorrow.

It might be better if you waited.
You know, first impressions!

Why, don't I look alright?
- You look great.

It's best to take things slowly, no?

Tonight, I can give you some tips.
- Oh! Advice from you!

But my advice..
- See you.

Wait a minute!

She'll be back.

Mary, put on the Mocambo.
- But, they said.. What is it?

Yes?
- I'm Antonietta.

Mr. Vetti called to say I was coming.

He called me?
- Yes, I was there when he called.

I want to be a model.

Should I wear the Vol de nuit?
- Yes.

Mr. who?
- Vetti, the photographer.

Maybe he spoke with Mrs. Fontanisi.
She's not here now.

I'm the manager.
- She said you needed a model.

We always need models.

Come back when the lady is in,
but I can tell you..

Your height is good.

But you need to drop five or six kilos.

Six?
- Of course, my dear.

And a flower dress!
Wear black, dear.

The countess wants you.
- I'm coming.

If I slim down and wear black?

That's good.
- Then you'll hire me?

Maybe, dear. Call back later.

Excuse me.

Today is Thursday, the fifth day.

I'm allowed to eat a cracker!

Did you hear what Mrs. Badolini said?

Oh, the neighbors are making sauce!

She asked if a relative died.

Because you've dyed everything black,
even the handkerchiefs. Yeah?

She said you must be suffering
because you've lost so much weight

that she doesn't even
recognize you.

She said that?
- Yes.

Did I lose weight here?
- Everywhere.

I have to drop six kilos.
- You'll kill yourself!

Says who?

Wait till I make 10,000 a day.
- You'll die first!

You dripped into the broth!

Mr. Arduino, the usual.

How much?

Hot pizza..
salami and prosciutto.

Mr. Arduino!

Fifty-five, fifty-six.
- Really?

Great! Can I use the phone?
- Sure.

45321.

Smells delicious!

Piping hot!

It's piping hot.
- Ah!

Hello?
This is Miss Fallari.

Ten days ago you told me to lose weight.

You said I'd be perfect.

What?

Perhaps that was my husband.

Did you tell a girl to lose
weight then you'd hire her?

Me? Give me that.

I'll cut you open if you did!

Hello!
Who is this? I'm looking for Mrs. Fontanisi.

Is this 45321?

Yes, but this is the butcher shop.

So pay attention when dialing.
You're angering my wife.

Call me after 7, OK?

You got that?
Some people!

Hi, did you come to see me?
I was just leaving.

Don't make a fool of me, OK?
- What did I do?

Mrs. Fontanisi has never heard of you.

She wasn't there the first time,
but the manager told me to diet.

Corrado?
- Yes?

Veretti called,
he needs the photos tonight.

OK.

Because of your little joke, I lost 5 kilos.
- 5 kilos?

You think that's so funny.
Well, I'll tell you what I think.

Look, you came in like
a cyclone wanting everything.

One thing at a time.
- Of course.

What do you want? Get lost!

Hey, you should thank me.
You're a lot sweeter now.

Can't you be serious?
- More serious than this?

No joking, come with me.
I'll present you to half of Rome.

In your dreams!
- Come on. I'm late.

If you play your cards right,
tonight will make up for it.

Aren't you sweet?
- I don't trust you.

Are you coming or not?
- Where to? The public market?

The Grand Hotel. It's full of
Americans for VistaVision.

The ones at the airport the
day of the photo? Yeah, get in!

Your legs are too long for this car,
you deserve a Cadillac.

A Cadillac? Right.

Ticket, miss?
- She's my assistant.

Well, isn't it elegant?
- I should change.

Why? Black suits you.

Oh, you're in luck!

Did you see him?
He's that agent I told you about.

My friend.
- Another butcher?

Stay here!

Sure.. why not?

Antonietta..
This is Count Sennetti.

It's a pleasure.

The count is an agent, very powerful.

Let's not exaggerate.
- He gets results.

He likes you.
- I can't promise anything, but..

Stay here..
Eat or drink something.

I have to work a bit.
- OK.

Good evening, remember me?

You came to my newspaper for..
- I remember.

Would you like something?
- No. Really?

I can't.

So, did you get anything
from that photographer?

For now, I've only lost..

Five kilos.
- What did he do?

You must explain.
- Leave it at that. - You're very nice.

Why don't you call me?
Here's my phone number.

Whiskey on the rocks!

Try this one: it has shrimp.
- Really, I can't.

No?
- No, really.

Well.. maybe just one.

Shrimp like to swim in Martinis.
Here you are!

Another?
- Let me think.

OK!
- Excuse me.

Hold it..

Take one of us together.

Then help me later.
- A good shot.

What are you doing?
- You'll see.

Cheers!
- Thanks!

Excuse me.
- No, one more!

And you too!
- She's waiting at the bar.

It's too crowded there.
Bring her here.

Gentlemen, please!
And you, step back!

That's enough already!

I said to fill it up, dummy!
- That's your fourth!

And where's my chicken?
I ordered it an hour ago!

The count wants to see you.
He has good intentions.

See ya!

Where's my chicken?

Is she with you?
She's had a bit too much to drink.

You should have stopped her. Come here.

It's his fault.
Mr. "Drink, call me at home!"

I'm dizzy.

Tell the truth, who started all this?

I was saying..
- Yeah, yeah. Come on!

Goodnight, everybody!
Soon you'll be toasting me!

Do you like her?
- You know her?

Do I know her? Are you kidding?

She'd be great for the Americans.
Can you track her down?

I don't need to.
I just have to call her.

Speak with Magnano.
He's in charge of production.

They pay well.

We can make a deal.

I'd be happy to,
but I have many offers for the girl.

Well.. if you're interested.

And.. boom!

Are you feeling better?
- Yes.

Do you always drink like that?

Who are you to ask me
questions like that?

Sorry, I promise it won't happen again.
- You promise too easily.

What did I promise?

I don't remember.
Besides I'm too tired to talk.

We'll keep quiet then,
that'll be fine with me.

This isn't the most romantic spot,
but everything is beautiful with you.

There it is.
That'd make a beautiful photo.

Should I take it?

Take what you like.

Antonietta..
You're a special one.

What makes me special?
- I don't know! Everything.

I wanted to present you
to half of Rome but then this happened.

But we'll just take some photos,
give them to the count.

And we're back in business.
- What?

Hey! Wake up!

We do want a career, don't we?

Of course!

I'm wide awake.
Try that again and I'll go home!

It was a brotherly kiss.

Let's go to the studio!
We'll be done in an hour. Want to?

Who?
- You.

Which "me"?
- You over here!

You mean me?

I don't know.
- Then I'll decide.

Let's go.
- All right.

Why did you make him go?
- What? Oh, him?

You're not the only one
not wearing a dunce cap.

God, you don't think I'd stoop that low?

Anyway, let's hurry up.
How should we do the photos?

Who married the rich industrialist?
- That one! But not just her.

They all married rich industrialists?
- Well..

You're funny!

I didn't think you were nice at first,
but now I do.

I always thought you were nice.

I saw you had character and spirit.

And everything else obviously!

You know what you want,
and you learn fast.

Because you're clever.

You know who's really clever? You!

Me? Poor me, I'm just a fool.
- Poor thing!

Just a fool, eh?

I'm still dizzy.

So are we going to take these photos?

Yes, let's do it.

But how? These aren't passport photos.

We need a theme.

Do explain.

If you don't show, you won't sell.
You know that.

You bet I do.

If you take that tone,
we won't get anywhere.

You can't be modest like a convent girl.

I mean if a girl wants to get famous,

she says, "Look at me!"

She puts forth her selling points.

And you've got..
selling points!

Wouldn't you know!

My dear, I've done this job for years.

I don't need to undress a girl
to know how she's built.

And what if you're wrong?

Tell me..

Should I work
or just pay you compliments?

Should I tell you
you're built to drive men wild?

Not me so much because I'm used to it.

But for the others, yes.
You'll drive them wild.

There, I said it.

Is that so?

OK, let's get to work.
What should I do?

Now you're talking!

How about a bathing suit?
I have a new one, OK?

Will it fit me?
- Like a glove.

It's perfect for you.

The photos will be more..
more..

More.. I get it.
- Right.

Here!
Change quickly right here.

Everyone does it.
I'll just turn my back.

If you're scared, go lock yourself in
behind one of those doors.

That's not necessary.

Turn around.
- Good, that'll save time.

I'm used to this.
It leaves me neither hot..

..nor cold.

We'll turn on the radio.
For a little inspiration.

Move this screen.

Take off my jacket.

Put the seaside backdrop.

Just like in Viareggio.
And turn on the light.

This was a great idea.

It's too small.
- All the better!

It's too tight and too short.
It doesn't fit me.

It reveals everything.. but that.

Turn to the side.

A little more.

Yeah!

Let's see.

We'll light your chin from below.

Your nose..
we'll shoot from the right.

Your eyes are perfect.

You know you have wonderful eyes?

What? Do I scare you?

Haven't you been alone
with a man before?

Aren't you curious?

I can't even walk in this thing!

I have a great idea!
Forget the suit, just wear a towel.

Leave it to me.
Don't you get it?

You'll be like just out of the bath.
- What?

Like your naked underneath.

That's what they'll think.
- They're perverts!

Why? Don't be a hypocrite.
Let them think what they want.

Do you know how the magazines
show the big starlets?

Like this.
We're no fools!

If they show one leg,
we'll show two.

Move your leg in a bit.
Shoulders back, be proud.

The main thing is
to find your place in life.

I used to study like mad,
trying to get a degree.

All that intellectual bullshit!

What was I thinking?
I almost went crazy.

And for what?

Then I snapped a photo
of a bigwig and his mistress.

The look on her face!
- You're proud of that?

It pays well.

Now, give me a big smile, eh?
There!

You'll see the moral and material
damages of my photos!

We have to wait a minute
then we'll take another.

Maybe two more.

This music is nice, isn't it?

Want to see it now?
- Can we?

Of course.
- Very well.

Will it take long?
- No, I use American processing.

This music makes you feel
like you're on a boat.

Or even a yacht.

Or on the patio of a villa in Capri
with a beautiful girl.

A honeymoon?
- Maybe.. more like a vacation.

Wouldn't you like that?

Do you have a fiancée?
- No, I'm free like a bird.

But with so many pretty girls..
- That's exactly why.

I see.
- Oh, God!

Besides I've never met anyone like you.

Like me?
- Fantastic!

Who?
- What a photograph!

Is it ready?
- Just a minute.

There's no limit how far
you'll go with those legs!

So sleek!
- Can I see it?

Just a minute, my love,
otherwise you'll ruin it.

I'm nobody's "love".

Did I say something to offend you?

Am I being rude?

With all due respect,
we want real men like me!

How shapely!

Good heavens!

Stop joking around..
let me see it.

Come take a look and give me a hug.

But I don't understand,
it's all black.

That's the negative.
Black and white are switched.

Here, let me show you.

Let it drain a bit.

Put it up to the light.

Hold it just right
with your little hands.

What a marvelous photo!
It'll be the hit of the season.

When do we publish it?
- Right away.

I don't know why, but it seems
I've known you all my life.

If you try to kiss me,
I'll slap you.

Antonietta, turn off the radio.

Once they start talking,
they don't stop.

Let's go out for a nice dinner,
then I'll take you home.

I can't, it's almost 9 pm.
- Tell them you're dining out.

But my mother'll ask who I'm with.

Say you're with a girlfriend.

I don't have any.
Besides I hate to fib.

You still say "fib"? How cute.

How should I say it?
- I just say, telling lies.

And you told me a big one!
- Me?

Yes, you said it wasn't your first time.

I did?
- That's what you said, isn't it?

What difference does it make?

So, let's go to the restaurant.

It's just in front. I go there always.

If you think it's too much trouble,
I can take you home.

We'll go out another night.

Maybe it's better
since you're not up for it.

Go home and rest.
- Now you're telling lies.

Shall we go?
- Shall we?

Let's go.
- Let's go.

Why not tell your mother
you're dining with a photographer

who's helping you out?

You'll need to go out a lot now.

It's best to keep things open.
- Right.

Sorry, I forgot my cigarettes.

The photos will be a sensation.

And now you have
your own photographer!

You'll see. You'll find
a rich industrialist to marry.

Oh, yeah?

And you?
- What?

What is it?

Hey, this is 1956.
It's not your grandma's times!

A moonlight walk..
- Go figure!

I'm not that kind of guy.
Those guys make me laugh.

I like you. You like me.
Then the jealousy..

I'd be embarrassed.

I'll help you get rich and famous,
of course.

That's what counts, no?
- Sure.

Rich and famous.
- You know how it is.

It's nice when you understand.
No need to explain, eh?

I picked up the fixer.

Who's doing the prints? You?
- Yes, when I get back from dinner.

And me?
- Get the baths ready.

OK.

Hi there!

Mrs. Rosa, I'm in a hurry.
- OK.

Go ahead and order.
- Where are you going?

To talk to some friends.
- Stay with me.

I can't be disrespectful to the lady.

Did you see her fur?
She's the wife of a producer.

I understand.
- Are you offended?

Aren't you exaggerating a bit?

You haven't seen me
when I exaggerate.

Understand?

Now go see your lady.
- Thank you.

How's it going?
- Hi.

You're all dressed up!
- But that girl..

She is built!
- I wouldn't kick her out of bed!

So you're busy tonight?
- No.

I can meet up with you later.

We're not sure where we're going.
- Let me know when you decide.

OK.
- Are you bringing her too? Are you crazy?

She left without saying a word.

Pity, she was nice!

Hi, Count, will you have a drink?
- No, thank you.

Where is the girl you showed me?
- I don't know.

First you ask for a favor,
then you disappear. There's no rush.

But I'm interested.

My stockings. You said Thursday.
Today is Saturday.

"Regarding the photograph
of Miss Fallari,"

"which appears on your cover,
number 127,"

"we intend to seek in the courts
moral and material damages."

"As long as you refuse
a friendly settlement.."

No friendly settlements!
I want them in jail!

How much will you get?

I want a million
and the photographer's license!

That's not reasonable!
- Are you my attorney or his?

Hey, I'm not the scoundrel here.
- No, you're an idiot and more!

Excuse her, Federico.
- I'm so unlucky! - Don't cry.

Don't joke around.

I know you didn't mean it.
I'm not offended.

You should be!
- OK, look.. I'm so angry!

Aren't you ashamed?

It was just to make you smile.

Smile.
- No.

Bet I can make you say, yes.

Will you marry me?
- Never!

I'll never marry anyone.
- Because you want to be a star.

You want that career.

That career is over!

Hi.
- Hi.

Don't say I'm not nice.

You disappeared and so
I've come to look for you.

First, the photo is a masterpiece.

Compare it with the negative.
- Where? In the street?

Second.. Count Sennetti.
You met him last night.

I wish I had your luck!
- What luck?

The luck of being.. a lady!

Don't make that face.
You're going to conquer them all.

Anyhow, the count likes you.

You'll just need to keep after him.

It's nice you came to tell me that.

Thank you. So kind.

What's with you?
- I'm just thanking you.

If he's your friend,
it must be worth the trouble.

OK, so are we even now?
- Meaning?

An introduction, a nice photo.
What more could you ask?

Oh, the count wants to meet
you about releasing the photo.

Arrange a meeting then. Ciao!

If you want to settle this amicably..
- No, I changed my mind.

What is this?
- Nothing. Thanks and bye.

Thank him?
You make me look a fool.

I'll charge you for this.
- Fine, and don't call me anymore!

Fine for you too.
Arrange things with the count.

Did you catch cold? I'm sorry.

Let's go over here.

What are you doing tonight?
- Why?

Fancy a drink?
- I hope to be busy.

Don't get cute!

But your friend'll ask me out. I'm sure.

Shouldn't I conquer him?

So, she'll pose as an archeology student.

What's archeology?
- Nothing, dear. Later

Take a photo.
- Are you crazy?

Weren't you trying
to get me into a bikini?

That's a good idea!

Not bad, eh? But she's supposed to
be a student studying the ruins.

They went naked in ancient times.

That's believable.
- What?

That you study archeology.
- You don't have to believe it.

As you wish.
Ready?

Done.
- I'll look for a new background.

You and archeology!
The Americans aren't that dumb.

It needs more production.

But I'm showing both legs.
- Oh that?

But for this you need something new.

Something completely different.

But do whatever you want.

You don't like shooting me like this?

Me?
- I get the feeling you're jealous.

Jealous of what?

Come! We'll do two statues:
Yesterday's man, today's woman.

Perpetual beauty!

If the artist isn't convinced,
we're lost.

The artist couldn't care less.

Really couldn't care..

Bless you!

Climb up there.
- How about one like this?

Good idea!
That's an interesting contrast.

Take a shot here,
so we'll have one as a backup.

OK.

What next?

And now?

Stay down there.

Take some shots of us
with more archeology.

Now, you're learning!

Count, why do you treat me
like I'm stupid?

Who gave you that idea, your friend?

Him?
- I thought he was your friend.

He did introduce us.

He's an idiot!
He thinks he's so great.

And you go along with him.
- Me? Don't you think I know?

When he introduced me,
didn't he say I was stupid

and all you had to do
was make the usual promises?

It doesn't matter..
- Smile!

Take the picture!
- Like that? OK.

Let's try another setting.

What do you think? Do you like me?
- Very much.

I honestly do.

For you, a woman just has to be
beautiful. Isn't that crude?

Don't worry.
- But I do.

I want you to find me a husband.
- That takes a long time.

Take the picture!
- I exist now?

Pardon, but why are you sitting so close?

It doesn't hurt to be friendly.

A little passion never hurts.
Take the picture!

OK, now let's try one from this angle!

Stay right there!

You make a right pair!

There! Anything else?
- Yes, you might change your tone.

Just stick to your job,
and remember who you're talking to!

Fine, but you should respect me too.

Respect you?
- Yes!

It would be my pleasure.
But only if you do it too.

There must be a distance between us.
A necessary distance. Is that clear?

Sure, I'll stop respecting you.

You're a pain. Both of you!

It's 5pm. Let's go!

Go yourself, we're staying, right?
- Naturally.

You can catch a train.

A word of advice: Do a good job.

Unless you'd rather hitch-hike.

Another slice.
- Again?

I can't spend my life
teaching you these things.

Don't bite your nails,
and no more oranges!

If you're offered any, have it juiced.
- Fine.

When I take on an actress,
my job is publicity.

We need a catchy name.
What's yours?

Fallari, Antonietta.
- What kind of a name is that?

Antonietta Fallari.
That's too common.

Here, now you try it.

More pears?
I can't eat another!

I know how it is, madame!
- Yesterday, I had this pain.

Your daughter's fault?
- I ate 15 pears and got colitis!

Mama won't throw away food
so she eats everything.

You're irresponsible!

With the price of fruit,
and you want meat too?

I'll pay for it.
I'll even buy you a fur.

Yeah, right.

Why not two furs:
one black and one gray?

And a mink stole too!

We'll dine out every night.

That's right.

We'll make a lady out of you
and hit the town.

Why is she peeling pears?

The painter Cimabue once saw
a child drawing with coal and said,

"He will be a great painter."

That child was Giotto,
- Hand me an orange?

Certainly!
- 300 lire a kilo!

But did Giotto peel oranges?

Mama!

Don't waddle like that!
And don't be stiff like an umbrella.

Stand tall, but don't force it.
Look one inch over people's heads.

When will you buy me some dresses?
I want clothes that make heads turn.

True elegance doesn't turn heads.
- Nonsense!

They should turn and look.
- Don't waddle!

If you want to be noticed,
try to be discreet.

That's good for now.
How about an aperitif?

But no sandwiches!
An olive or a pâté at most.

What? An olive or a p�t�,
even if you're hungry.

I'm never hungry.
I just get a craving now and then.

That's excellent.
We're making good progress.

Today aperitif, tomorrow tea.

So, how long do you plan to stay in Rome?

I'm tempted to jaunt off to Capri.

Continue. Where else?
- Taormina, Ravello, Cannes, Bearritz.

Biarritz. Did you see
the abstract art show?

Yes, I wonder what will be
left of it in 10 years time.

Good! Now, let's start over.

Pour the tea slowly, look me in the eye.
Careful, don't spill one drop!

I ask you:
How long will you be in Rome?

You look at me
and calmly answer:

I'm tempted to jaunt off to Capri.

What?

Again?

Who taught you English?

Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra.
Don't you listen to the radio?

Heavens, no!

When do I get a pretty dress?

So..

She said to wait a moment,
she's talking with the count.

Just a moment, dear.

Excuse us.

Don't insist because
I don't loan out dresses.

But the girl will give you
tremendous publicity!

And she'll wear each dress
only once, not more.

I brought that Brazilian lady here
who has money to burn.

She'll spend a lot.
You should at least consider.

I'm giving you 5% on day wear, as always.

If she ordered some evening wear..
- She will.

But she's only ordered day wear,
simple clothes.

Tell me how I can get her
to look at evening gowns.

She'll buy some evening gowns,
then you loan them to me.

You're persistent! Let me look at the girl.
- Thanks.

You left me by myself.
What do you think of this one?

I went to take a look
at some of the new models.

My dear, it would give me great pleasure..
- Yes?

..if you would try on a dress
that I just saw now.

Words can't describe it.
You know I'm not easily impressed,

but I see it as the perfect
match for your elegance.

A dress suit?
- No, an evening gown!

But..
- A great evening gown!

You told me to lose weight.
Well, I did. See?

Mama mia!

The lady is trying on
evening wear like I said.

You charmer!

Ravishing!

Just a bit longer..

You will get your dresses.

Really?
- Wait.

How is it?
- Didn't I tell you?

I was right. It's divine!

The back is sublime!

You look fabulous.

When do we sit down for a drink?

We don't. You'd crumple the outfit,
and we have to return it by 4pm.

Didn't you buy it?
- The trend is to wear it once.

And then there's no
payments to hassle with.

Look ahead, like I told you.

And you must not seem too eager.

Remember, you have no
interest in cinema.

What if they don't want me?
- They'll want you.

And when I introduce you..

I tilt my head and smile. OK?
- Perfect!

Hello, Sennetti,
I need a word with you.

Sorry, dear, just a minute.

Just a minute!
I wanted to ask you..

Excuse me a second.
- Sure.

Hey, you look great!
- Oh, hi!

Congratulations!
- What for?

You've got him in your pocket, eh?
- Yes.

Are you mad at me?
- No. - You don't call me. I don't see you.

It slipped my mind.
Hasn't that ever happened to you?

Hey, are we still friends?
- Sure.

Friends see each other.
- OK, let's meet up.

Call me tomorrow at 4pm.
I'll see if I can meet you.

What's your number?
- 45321.

At 4 o'clock?
- 4 o'clock! - Bye!

I know her from somewhere.
- That's impossible.

You normally recommend ugly dogs,
but she is pretty.

Introduce me. We'll do a screen test.
- Not a chance!

You're not the first to notice her.

The president took a fancy
to her at the cocktail party.

She was there?
- By chance.

She's into archeology.
- Ask her anyhow.

Antonietta, let me present my friend.
- Paolo Magnano.

He's a producer.
- What does he produce?

Films, cinema.

Let's go?
- I think we met in Venice.

I've never been there
though I may visit this year.

Let's go?
- To the museum!

May I join you?
- Thank you.

I have a car.
- I meant, no thank you.

Sorry, but I hate cars as much as cinema.
Goodbye. Goodbye.

Where have I seen her?

Go buy some fixer.

Hello?

Hey, it's for you.
- For me?

Ippoliti.
- Isn't this 4532..

This joke is not funny!

I'll cut you up like meatballs!

Your mama!

Ippoliti.

Hello?

Oh, it's you. You rascal!
You got me back!

Good one!
So are you coming over?

Why not?

Tell Sertieri the photo of the Minister
dancing samba costs 5,000 extra.

There's a lot on the invoice.
- Yes, but it's OK.

Can we go out sometime?
- Let me call you.

Goodbye.
- Ciao.

You're keeping yourself busy.
- How was I to know if you'd ever visit?

So what brings you here? I don't suppose..
- Don't even think it.

Well, what if I told you I'm here
to get the photos for Ostia?

They're not ready.
- Not yet?

Well I need them.
Tomorrow at 5pm?

As you wish.

Are you over your cold?
- Yes.

Too bad. You looked so silly it was cute.

You looked like.. are you mad?
- No.

You looked like a puppy dog.
- Thanks.

Why haven't you visited me?
- I didn't feel like it.

But I do now.
Give me a kiss.

Is someone there?
- No one is there, relax.

Oh, I forgot to thank you for the count.
He's a gem.

He's even teaching me English.
- Yeah?

How ridiculous! English, archeology..
What are you scheming?

It's simple.
Money goes to money.

Therefore I'm becoming a lady.

Yet we're prepared for anything.

Like what?

If you have to ask,
I question your intelligence.

You were supposed to marry me.
- Who? Me?

I'm kidding.

But, I don't like giving out details.

You want to look in my purse?

There's English vocab, a compact, lipstick..
- Fine.

What's wrong?
- Stop kidding around!

You should lighten up.

1956 is the year of fun. You know that.

I feel like having fun.
That's why I dropped by.

Let's have fun.

But..
- That's enough for now.

I'm not very nice, you know.

Can I be honest?
- With me?

I can't hide it anymore.
I'm just vicious.

Well besides..
you're kind of crazy.

Tomorrow, I have to be in shape.
See you later, boy.

And go see the count about the photos.

Maybe you shouldn't tell him I was here.

He's a bit old-fashioned.
He gets jealous.

Ciao.

Hi, you're a bit late?
- Yes, a bit.

The photos?
- They're all here. I'll choose..

Don't bother. I know what looks good.

Antonietta..

Hey, we're not going in all together.

Excuse me. I'm very sorry.

You better stay here.
I have to meet a producer.

All right. I'll wait outside.

Good idea! It's nice out.

Miss, I think I remember where we met.

Really?
- It was in Cannes, last spring.

Impossible, I never left Capri.
- That's strange.

You're not coming, are you?
- Why not?

Because we're hardly
going in all together.

As you wish.

Could you make up the room?
- Yes, ma'am.

So, you left her all alone?

I don't care,
but you call yourself an agent?

Letting her sort out
the contracts with Magnano?

What if he gets her to sign
exclusively with him?

That couldn't happen.

He would make out and exploit her.

Good night.

I bet you didn't even..
- Don't grab me!

A little respect!
- Count, you know what I think?

That she's making a fool out of you!
Got it?

Can I ask you to take a ride with me?
- Oh, count, you waited for me!

What a dear!
- How did it go? Great.

They invited me to lunch
and Monday I'll do an audition.

Now you won't need me anymore
and I'll get a week's notice.

But the road will be difficult
and there are wolves everywhere.

What? I mean that it won't be easy.
Don't fool yourself.

Just your first steps.

But you have the gift
to change wolves into sheep.

Me? Yes, I speak from experience.
I'm the perfect example.

Oh, yes! Poor old wolf.

I came out a little
battered by this adventure.

Will you tell me what's wrong?
Are you feeling ill?

What is it?
- Please excuse me, dear.

But I feel..
a great sadness. But it's passing..

When it's over,
will you tell me what's eating you?

Nothing, dear.
I depart the scene, that's all.

You run to success

and I won't even have the joy of
protecting you from exploiters.

Go on and protect me.
Who's forbidding it?

All of them, dear.
Magnano most of all.

Because if I understand correctly,
tomorrow, you'll sign the contract.

With him and not with me.

Ah! I see. You wanted
me to sign with you first.

Why didn't you say so? A contract!
You just think I want a contract?

Of course, it makes sense. Yes.

How could you imagine
that this old fool..

thinks of nothing but you?

Ridiculous.
- If you want to say you're in love with me,

then say so.
Go on, say it.

I want everybody to fall in love with me.
- I'm such an idiot!

How could I think to get you to
like me by buying you a fur coat!

A fur coat for me? Really?

Didn't you say you liked mink?

I wanted you to say,
"It was Gregorio who gave it to me."

"Ah, poor thing, he loved me so much!"

"It was the first thing he did
when I signed that paper."

OK, why not?

No, I don't want you to say,
"Poor Gregorio."

I couldn't stand your pity.
It's humiliating.

No pity at all, I like you.
I'd accept it willingly.

And if you want me to sign a contract,
I will as well as with Magnano.

Let's do it now. If you really want to.
Shall we go to your place?

Mine? I don't even own a pen.
Let's go to yours.

At this hour? No, not that.
We must think of your mama.

We'd get back way too late.

Why can't we go to your place?
Is someone asleep?

Heavens no! No one's asleep.
At least not a lady, a..

An old army buddy, hurt by the war:
widowed, orphaned, mutilated, etc.

And now, my dear Antonietta,
sleep well, reflect

and tomorrow if you think I can
still help you, I'll bring the contract.

And of course with that souvenir.
- I've already decided.

What?

Hey!
- So! Antonietta, you're kidding, right?

Am I not allowed to try it on?
- You're lovely but tomorrow morning.

Oh, no! Let me at least wear
it to the door. Don't you trust me?

Listen, don't get me wrong.

What would your mama say, seeing
you return at this time with a mink?

She's asleep now and won't see me!

If we were lovers, it'd be bad but..

No, listen. I swear to you..
- Shh! You'll wake her up.

Isn't it bad luck?

Listen. You're right.
This evening I'll never forget.

Until tomorrow.
- Antonietta..

Good evening!
- Evening.

You're crazy!
Watch it!

Please be seated.
- Hi.

You want a filet?
- Yes.

Mrs. Rosa, two succulent filets!
- Very well.

Two filets.

Excuse me for a moment.
- Go ahead.

Please, kiss my hand first.
I have a fur.

Why are you here?

You invited me to dinner once and I..
but I see you're busy.

Waiter?
- Yes? The bill.

A missed opportunity.
- It can wait.

Such a gentleman!
- Forget gentlemen.

Did you dump the count?
- He went to prepare my contract.

And you'll sign? Nice!
That bloodsucker'll drain you dry!

That's if you succeed.

I forbid you talk that way about him.
- Oh, pardon me. - If I may.

Because, between you two..

Is that any of your business?
- You can go with whoever you want:

the count, the producer..
how was the producer?

And if I asked how that girl was?
- You could, out of curiosity.

Did the count give it to you?
- And with a big bunch of flowers.

Not exactly what a bloodsucker would do.

And then he has such different manners.

It's old fashioned, but I really like it.
So different than others!

The only difference between me and
him is that he needs to give minks for..

For?
For what?

He gives gifts because he likes to.
And nothing more.

And nothing more?

He's a gentleman.

Bye!
- Bye!

Who's that? What a lady!
- A lady? Don't make me laugh!

When I met her she was on the Appia.

I photographed and introduced her
to people.. and there she goes.

What's this stuff?
- They're the Baccarat roses. Very nice.

Send these.
- They're for another customer.

They'd cost 4000 lire.
- Fine. Can you send immediately?

There are more up front.
- Fine, sir. Go.

Here's the note.
That door over there, first floor.

Miss Fallari.

Bye! I'll be back later.

If she asks who sent them,
you know nothing, got it?

Miss Fallari?
- Yes, thank you.

Hello, I'm Vetti.
- Vetti who? The photographer.

A photographer! One moment.

Who sent the flowers? Is there a note?
- No.

I don't think so.
- Who ordered them? I..

If she isn't in, give her my regards..
- But no, what does it matter?

Now we're getting secret admirers.
Just imagine!

What do you want? You need to be paid?
- No. - Then go now.

I like to do things first rate.

So you're a photographer?
- Yes. You've come for my daughter?

Well..
- I'm the mother.

If I can help in anything..

I say this because the papers
also publish the family.

The interior of the house,
private things, personal facts.

I'll come back later.
- No, my daughter won't be here.

Because she must go to a party.
- Do you know where?

Something about cinema.
Something important..

The American cinema.
She's going with Count Sennetti.

Do you know him?

Then they're going to another gentleman's
villa whose name I can't remember..

Tonight?
Yes. I just realized where. Thanks, ma'am.

I'll see you tomorrow. Bye.
- Why are you leaving? I'm still here!

Nice.
- What did I tell you?

Very nice. Watch out,
Simonetta, she'll steal your job.

If there's nothing else, I'll go.
- Fine, dear. Good night.

Good evening.
- Evening.

Will she present our winter collection?
- Oh, no.

It's impossible.
The young lady will be in the movies.

OK, but.. However, if you'd like,
she'll wear one of your dresses tonight

What? Tonight? That one?
Don't even dream about it.

Dear lady..
- No!

It's absolutely impossible.
- Don't do this to me, my dear.

Tomorrow, I'll bring one of my friends,
loaded with money: Madame de Vaqueiros.

She'll buy ten years' worth and I'll
bring her back in the spring. No.

Will she dance?
- She won't dance. She won't do a thing!

She'll only say,
"See this stupendous dress?"

"A great artist made it.
A brilliant artist: Mirella Fontanisi."

Are we good then?

Everything OK?

I'm proud of you.
- And I am to be at your side.

But it's not just vanity. No, no..
It's something more.

For me too. You have class.
- You do too now.

We are a well-matched couple.

Gregorio, you gave me an idea.
Why don't we get married? What?

Let's get married. You love me, right?
Or were you lying?

Nothing is more true,
but we must first think it over.

You're attractive, you're making me
an actress. What more can I hope for?

You're too young for me.
- My mama was 25 years younger than my papa.

A different generation.
You need a man..

Compared to my papa, you're a kid.
- With grey hair.

I like them a lot. It'll be a misfortune
for the family, but my mama'll be thrilled.

And I'll soon be a widow.
- Very nice! A wonderful program.

No, no. What we want for you
is someone who can protect you.

So you bind me with a good contract.
All the benefits without any drawbacks.

I'll guide you in your career,
defend you,

we'll be bound by work and
the ties of friendship, OK?

One doesn't exclude the other.

But if we get married,
we won't need a contract.

You believe in such bourgeois
notions like matrimony?

An institution which should be banned!
- But for now, it's the law.

Count, who is she?
One of your discoveries?

Good evening, ma'am.
No, guys. Magnano.

Just one moment. One photo.
- Excuse me, ma'am.

I can't.
- He said no. It's not possible.

Another time, later.

Vetti!

I'll take that.
- Why? I'll put it in the closet.

The mink?
- You can't sit at the table with the fur.

I won't give up this mink.

Or not. Let me take it off, eh?

Evening.
- Dearest!

Evening.
- Your wife?

She wasn't well.
- I'm sorry. Yesterday she was fine.

Nothing serious. How are you?

Alright, but you must leave before dinner.
- Thanks.

I'll circle the garden, this way
I'll surprise them at the table.

What a house!

Antonietta!
- Ah, you're here? Where's the closet?

And please, call me Etta,
That's how I'll launch. Really?

Out of the window? Etta!
Who's idea was that? The president?

Exactly. Do you like it?
He likes Etta very much.

Did you get this idea when
you two disappeared in the car?

No, the idea came afterward.
- Ah, there was an afterward?

So? - I knew it! I wondered if
you could be so dumb! - No.

I wasn't so dumb.
- Then what happened.

The usual stuff.
- Ah, no. There are schemes and then some!

I want to learn. And then, these types
of things your friends don't tell you.

I go in there and one says to me,
"Let down your hair."

Then they had it up, then to one side.

There were other people, make up artists.
- I don't know. Men.

Then they went away.
Me and the president went to look

at the Ostia photos and
he said that I was better.

Nice!
- Then, they had me walk back and forth.

Made me turn this way,
that way and said..

You remember when you were
joking developing my photo?

It reminded me of you.
I thought about it and started to laugh.

By Jove!

What enthusiasm, what..
Well, never mind.

Nice. And then?
Then I showed him the photo with the towel.

Which one? The that I..
- Yes, that one.

You brought it with you?
- Always. You were right.

It makes quite a splash!
- Antonietta! - Darling!

Excuse me. Where were you?
Still with the fur? That's ridiculous.

Give it to me, I'll put it away.
- No, I feel cold!

Here she is!
Bye! Send them away.

The lawyer asks you
to leave before the dinner.

Ok.
- We know.

Who is that beauty?
- Someone.

I must take one of her.

Miss!

Thank you.
- Enough is enough. - Count.

I'm leaving.

You here too. I saw that you were
going and I wanted to finish the story.

I'm not interested.
- You'll be interested, I'll bet.

It'll give you some satisfaction.

Because everything went
just as you predicted.

I managed to rope him in to the point..

Well, he asked me to repeat
for him, out of curiosity,

the pose of the photo.
- Oh, yeah?

And you?
- I'm not that stupid.

I've counted my chickens
before they were hatched once..

You're so nice and so witty!

I'll go before they see me with you.
- Now.. now that it's nice?

I'll be back shortly. Wait inside.

She went to Rome to study archeology.
We want to steal her for the tenth muse.

Will you let yourself be stolen?
- Who knows!

This time I'm not mistaken.
You know where we met?

Taormina, summer 1953.

1953?
Impossible, I was in Terontola.

One moment, Antonietta.
- Sennetti, leave us in peace!

I'll have to put in the contract.

Absolutely forbidden for Count Sennetti
to come to the theater. I agree!

A fine idea. But first let me
present Antonietta to a friend.

I think this girl will go a long way.

I wonder where I know her from.

A bad start. Why take me away?
Because you must take off the fur.

And I don't want you
to compromise yourself.

By the way, he prepared me
a contract. Tomorrow I'll sign.

But how? You said..
- I changed my mind.

You have your drawbacks.

You say that marriage is a
bourgeois institution. Listen.

I want things simple.
You love me but won't marry me.

However, as partners.. no. A nice clean cut.
- But I'll marry you.

Did I hear right?
- Eh.

If it makes you happy.
- We'll marry?

Say it again!
- Dear, I already said it once.

It's a lot for a man like me. However,
when it comes to work, I'll guide, OK?

Yes, you want me to sign the contract?
- Yes, if you want..

As you wish.
- I can't wait to tell everyone.

No, no! Careful!
Let's keep it our little secret.

Now we'll drink to our happiness.

The two of us, together.

May I?
- No, I'll do it myself.

If you want to be of service,
bring us two glasses. Right away, sir.

Wait here, I'll be back, OK?

Miss, a beautiful smile!
Ready? I'll send it to you.

I'll bring it myself instead.

Are you looking for me?
- You?

You told me to wait here.
How does the story end?

Great. A contract offered
with a large bunch of roses!

Very nice. And the count is..

Are you crazy? I've got the count.
I was just looking for him.

Oh, didn't I tell you?

We're getting married?
- What?

That's right. The night of
the towel can be remembered as a lark.

But I prefer gentlemen, with style.

Gregorio is a gentleman
and I'll marry him.

I thought I had misheard.
- No, congratulate me.

Tonight, we're announcing it.
- Yeah?

Do you have something against it?

Listen, Antonietta..

Goodbye forever!
- Don't be an idiot. He's a lowlife.

Although, you should be an expert
on lowlifes, this time you're wrong.

I'm not interested in your opinion.
- You'll marry him?

Want to bet?
- Do you?

Accepted.
- Here's the groom.

Really, Antonietta..
- Gregorio, I was waiting for you.

I've been looking for you everywhere.
I even went inside.

Hey, where's the phone?
- This way.

The count is waiting at the table.
- Yes, thank you.

Evening, dear. How are you?
- Hello. - Evening.

Oh, ma'am!
- Don't get up, I'm looking for my husband.

Everyone'll know we're marrying
but not tonight, OK?

Tonight, who knows, knows. OK?

Let's toast, darling:
To our work and our wedding.

Yes, dear.

My dear! Don't you rise anymore
when a lady sits down at your table?

It's too late now. Remain seated.
I'm Elena Sennetti, the wife..

of our Gregorio.
You're Antonietta, are you not?

Quite lovely!
- Excuse me, may I serve now?

I'm ready, but would you like to
finish your martini? Yes, thank you.

If you don't mind,
I don't want to wait anymore.

I'm hungry like the wolf.
May I have some salad? Very well.

My husband hasn't shown
you my Russian salads?

If I may ask, which part are you taking?

Twenty years ago, I began as an heiress.

The beauty of it was that
I was inheriting. And he knew it.

And then, when it came,
he would took care of everything.

And he'd still be taking care of it
today if it weren't almost all gone.

Right, love?
- May I?

How quick! Bravo!
- Indeed.

Try it. Tomatoes, naturally.
Cucumbers, lettuce.

Just a bit of olive oil.

And the dressing of course.
But just a hint.

Oil, lemon?
- Yes.

Has my husband spoken of me?
- Not much.

In fact, he never told me he had a wife.

Perhaps because you're
divorced or separated, I guess.

I never thought of it,
being married is so humdrum.

So common, it's understood.
Any salmon?

Yes, sir.
- You still like salmon?

Yes.
- Me too.

And indeed, when
I asked him to marry me,

he said he didn't recognize
the validity of certain bourgeois ties.

Give it here.

Is it too much to ask for a
little Worcester sauce? No.

Worcester sauce. Dear, am I wrong
or was he asking you for your hand?

Can't we discuss this later, my dear?
- But it's so nice here.

I'm afraid to disgust her,
but we need an egg. Hard boiled?

No, raw.
- You have one?

Yes, but..
- You're an angel.

So, you want to marry my husband?

I do understand. He is charming.

You're too kind, my dear. May I mix it?
- No, thank you.

Charming and generous.

I bet he gave that fur to you.

Exactly. And you understand that
when a man gives you a mink coat..

Of course.
- It's a proof.. - Of his love.

Might as well say it.
Because you're lucky.

I never received that proof.
I had to buy that myself.

It's one of the few things I've left..

of that inheritance I mentioned.
No, no, wear it! Please wear it.

Send it to me tomorrow.

I really don't know what
to do with it in this heat!

Elena, you're not loyal.

However, the the fur is fine.

I'm happy to contribute to
your success and your happiness.

It's just that a woman must
always be aware of her age,

but a man, a man like you, love,
can forget that whenever he likes.

Luckily, my heart,
you're here to remind me.

I hope you noticed how well I made it.

It's a bit of a rich dish.
We always have it at my house.

Because I, despite a delicate appearance,

come from origins a little humble.
- Darling, you're speaking heresy!

The Mazarki were barons, country barons.

Barons of the marvelous countryside,
but real..

Mario, stop them!
I had given orders to get them out.

Confiscate it!
- But no! Stop it. Leave him be.

It's my greatest hit!

Please, Madame is served.
Take everything away.

And bring me a little talcum, thanks.
Want to hear a good idea?

This girl doing movies and this
picture will make for great publicity.

Nowadays, nothing's better
than a little scandal, right?

And so, I put on this act

and my dear Elena has been
paid to cooperate. Right, darling?

Thank you!

Come on, Mr. Vetti, another!

If you say so.
- This we can agree on, right?

How should I pose? Like this?
- Over there.

Good evening. Thank you, gentlemen.

Good evening, Mr. Vetti.

Learn this as well:

Sometimes, when you're in love,
you must act on an impulse.

Or with throwing things.

Antonietta, you coming?
- I've understood and I appreciated it.

I'm truly grateful, ma'am. Goodbye.
- Bye, Antonietta.

Ah! Forgive me!
- As you wish, dear.

You've shown much spirit. I like you a lot.
- Me too, ma'am.

Come, Antonietta.

Magnano, I'll see you tomorrow.
I prefer to walk home.

Why is that?
- Do you mind? It's an old habit.

All right.
I wanted to talk about the contract.

And it's such a beautiful night!
- Truly beautiful.

You know what you could do?
- What? Pick up a girl

and drop her at Via Appia.
You know what I mean.

Have you ever been there?
- No! It's impossible.

You?
- You what? Nothing, we already met..

Yes, right away!

Right away, commendatore!

Push, they should pass by here.

Look at this car I have!
I'd like to know one thing.

Where did you put them?
- Me?

Get me another key and let's go home.
- Where can I find that? A mold, OK?

Yes, the mold.
- Look after the equipment. Fine.

Antonietta? Where are you going?
Want a ride?

If I wanted a ride, there was Magnano.
I prefer to walk.

I must walk too.
Damn it, I can't find my car keys.

Yeah? Come then.
But I'm not in the mood for talking.

I won't talk but can I say one thing?
- Say it.

It figures it'd be like this.
- So much the better.

But I must say it.

I called Gregorio's wife and had her come.

It was a petty thing, excuse me..
but I was angry.

I wanted you to see what kind
of gentleman your count was.

You did? Bravo!

And why didn't you tell me
he was already married?

Well..
- I get it. Gentleman's agreement.

Good night.
- Just look at you!

You're so lucky that whatever happens,
it's always to your advantage.

You know the photo I took
of the count with the salad

can bring me a publicity worth thousands?

Let me propose an exchange:
I'll give you tonight's photo

and you give me the other.
- Which?

The one from the studio.
- Why? Do you care?

You make a deal today and
I'll do it tomorrow, when you're famous.

Sorry, nothing doing.

The negatives were thrown
away with the copies you gave me.

What did you say?

Thrown away.

But you said..
- I said many things.

Figure out yourself the truth.
Enough. I don't want to talk.

Good night.
- Night.

When I think of all the stories
you told me tonight, none were true!

Anyway, it's true that I have a contract.

You're right. You've come a long way!
And who do you think you are now?

Go home.
- And you? - Later.

I'll walk you home.
- I'll walk you home. It's closer.

Will you come up?
- Your place?

No.
- Pardon. - Pas de quoi.

To make things clear,
we're still friends, aren't we?

Sure. Friends are obnoxious.
- What?

I speak what I know.
You've become obnoxious to me.

Yeah, since when?
- Since I found how much I'm like you.

Standing in front of you
is like looking in a mirror.

And do you see yourself as ugly?
- Disgusting. Really?

Ignorant! I'm not speaking literally.

You're ashamed when
you think of something nice, clean.

Always mocking everything.

The count is what he is,
but at least he has some class.

He tries to set you up
but he sends you flowers.

I sent you flowers too today.

I still have the stupid note.
- No!

I'll show you at my place.
- Why so much courtesy? Felt like it.

To show you that we're
all capable of this idiocy!

If you walk that fast, I'll go by myself.
- Go ahead. Fine.

Do you remember being drunk?

It seems a year ago.
- Yeah.

And the note?
- What? What did it say?

Nothing, nonsense.

Shall we sit?
- No.

Antonietta?

Is the contract a good one?

A lot?
- Mmm. - It went well for you.

Damn, it went well for you!
- I'm lucky.

That's the way it is.

You were right.
The luck of being a lady, right?

You can shout it.

I'm lucky!

Come on!
- Why?

How are you going home?

Taxi
- I'll go with you.

No, excuse me, why?

I said I was accompanying you.

Listen.. why don't you come up a moment?

But I thought it was understood.

I won't step in your studio ever again.
Friends only on the outside.

I don't get it.
- It's nothing. I don't want to. Alright?

And so?

And so?

Good night.
- Good night.

Antonietta, I wanted to tell you..

Now you're a great lady,
you'll probably snub a guy like me but..

But?

Oh, nothing.

Remember it was me who brought you luck.

Good night.
- Night.

What are you doing?

There are times when you
need to act on impulse!

Put down that rock!

Look at your pretty bag and hat.

Or with throwing!
- Are you crazy? I'll break your head!

You seduce then leave me!
What were you thinking?

Who left you? Rather..
- Oh, yeah?

Tell me you love me
or I'll break your head.

Haven't you understood?
- Tell me or I'll break your head!

I wrote in the note.

Say, "I love you."
- Yes, OK.. Say it!

I love you now put down the rock.
- Aren't you ashamed?

Now put down the rock.
- Not till you say it!

I love you. I'll marry you. I wrote it.
Put down the rock!

What's wrong? Are you wounded?
- Am I wound..!

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