List of Italian films of 1930

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A list of films produced in Italy in 1930 (see 1930 in film):

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
1930
Assunta Spina Roberto Roberti Rina De Liguoro, Febo Mari Drama
La Leggenda di Wally Gian Orlando Vassallo Piero Pastore, Linda Pini
Nerone Alessandro Blasetti Ettore Petrolini, Elma Krimer, Alfredo Martinelli Sword and sandal
The Song of Love Gennaro Righelli Dria Paola, Isa Pola, Mercedes Brignone, Elio Steiner, Camillo Pilotto, Olga Capri 1st Italian talkie movie. It was filmed in German and French by other directors. Based on a Luigi Pirandello's work
When Naples Sings Mario Almirante Malcolm Tod, Felice Minotti Musical

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