The White Angel (1955 film)

For the earlier film, see The White Angel (1943 film).

The White Angel
Directed by	Raffaello Matarazzo
Written by	Aldo De Benedetti Giovanna Soria Piero Pierotti Raffaello Matarazzo
Produced by	Goffredo Lombardo Raffaello Matarazzo
Starring	Amedeo Nazzari Yvonne Sanson
Cinematography	Tonino Delli Colli
Edited by	Mario Serandrei
Music by	Michele Cozzoli
Production companies	Titanus Labor Films
Release date	18 April 1955 (1955-04-18)
Running time	100 minutes
Country	Italy
Language	Italian

L'angelo bianco (internationally released as The White Angel) is a 1955 Italian melodrama film directed by Raffaello Matarazzo. It is the sequel to Nobody's Children (1951). ^[1] According to the author Louis Bayman, this couple of films "sealed director Raffaello Matarazzo's reputation as king of the Italian melodramatists". ^[2]

The film's sets were designed by the art director Ottavio Scotti. The screenplay was written by Aldo De Benedetti, and the story was written by Giovanna Soria and Piero Pierotti.

Plot summary

The story continues from where Nobody's Children left off. Guido Carani (Amedeo Nazzari) has been separated from his beloved Lina Marcolin (Yvonne Sanson), who has been forced to assume the false identity of Luisa Fanti. After serving time in prison for a crime he didn't commit, Guido is released and desperately searches for Lina, unaware of her new identity.

Meanwhile, Lina has become a nurse working in a hospital, earning the nickname "The White Angel" for her compassionate care of patients. She has dedicated her life to helping others while hiding her true identity and past. Despite her new life, she never stops thinking about Guido and their lost love.

The film follows parallel storylines as both characters struggle with their separation. Guido faces numerous obstacles in his search, encountering people who either cannot or will not help him find Lina. His determination is tested as he navigates a world that seems determined to keep them apart.

When Guido finally discovers Lina's whereabouts and her work at the hospital, their reunion is bittersweet. Though their love remains strong, they must confront the reality of how their lives have changed and the sacrifices they have both made.

The climax involves a dramatic confrontation where the truth about their past finally comes to light, leading to a resolution that tests the audience's emotions and provides the cathartic ending typical of Matarazzo's melodramatic style.

Cast

• Amedeo Nazzari as Guido Carani
• Yvonne Sanson as Lina Marcolin/Luisa Fanti
• Enrico Olivieri as Bruno Carani
• Enrica Dyrell as Elena Carani
• Alberto Farnese as Poldo
• Flora Lillo as Flora
• Philippe Hersent as Mario La Torre
• Nerio Bernardi as avvocato Rossi
• Virgilio Riento as dottor Marini
• Olga Solbelli as madre superiora
• Ignazio Balsamo as poliziotto
• Franca Parisi as cameriera
• Emilio Cigoli as direttore della prigione
• Rina Franchetti as prigioniera
• Silvana Jachino as prigioniera
• Paola Quattrini as Anna Carani

References

1. Roberto Chiti; Roberto Poppi; Enrico Lancia (1991). Dizionario del cinema italiano: I film. Gremese, 1991. ISBN   8876055487.
2. Louis Bayman (2011). Directory of World Cinema: Italy. Intellect Books, 2011. ISBN   978-1841504001.

External links

• L'angelo bianco at IMDb
• The White Angel at the TCM Movie Database