The Merry Widower | |
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Directed by | Mario Mattoli |
Written by | Aldo De Benedetti Agenore Incrocci Mario Mattoli Furio Scarpelli |
Produced by | Isidoro Broggi |
Starring | Carlo Dapporto Isa Barzizza Amedeo Nazzari |
Cinematography | Aldo Tonti |
Edited by | Giuliana Attenni |
Music by | Felice Montagnini |
Production companies | Marina Film Spettacoli Za Bum Teatri della Farnesina |
Distributed by | Manenti Film |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
Country | Italy |
Language | Italian |
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