Imba Alaje is a mountain, or an amba, in northern Ethiopia. Located in the Debubawi Zone of the Tigray Region, Imba Alaje dominates the roadway that runs past it from the city of Mek'ele south to Maychew. Because of its strategic location, Emba Alaje has been the location of several battles. As Anthony Mockler describes it,
Camilla "Milly" Vitale was an Italian actress. She was the daughter of Riccardo Vitale and choreographer Natasha Shidlowski Vitale.
Nino Pavese was an Italian actor and voice actor.
Olga Solbelli was an Italian film actress. She appeared in 81 films between 1939 and 1967. She was born in Verghereto and died in Bologna.
Aldo Silvani was an Italian film actor. He appeared in more than 110 films between 1934 and 1964. He was born in Turin, Italy and died in Milan, Italy.
Anna Campori was an Italian actress. From 1951 onwards, she appeared in 70 films.
Flavio Calzavara was an Italian film director and screenwriter. He directed 21 films between 1939 and 1956.
Dante Maggio was an Italian film actor. He appeared in 115 films between 1940 and 1975.
The Lion of Amalfi is a 1950 Italian historical adventure film directed by Pietro Francisci and starring Vittorio Gassman, Milly Vitale and Carlo Ninchi. After making his 1949 biopic Anthony of Padua, Francisci switched to making historical adventures. Gassman had attracted notice for his performance in the melodrama Bitter Rice leading to his casting in this film.
Il romanzo della mia vita is a 1952 Italian biographical melodrama film. It depicts real life events of singer-actor Luciano Tajoli, who plays himself in the film.
Luciano Tajoli was an Italian singer and actor.
The Battle of Amba Alagi was fought in May 1941, during World War II, part of the East African Campaign. After the Italian defeat at Keren in April 1941, Prince Amedeo, Duke of Aosta withdrew his forces to the mountain stronghold at Amba Alagi. The mountain had galleries carved into the rock to protect the defending troops and hold ample ammunition and stores and the Italian troops thought themselves to be impregnable. According to other sources, however, the fortress was easily defendable thanks to its position and the mountainous terrain, but lacked food and water, so that Marshal Enrico Caviglia later criticised the Duke for having chosen it for his last stand, calling the Amba Alagi "uno scoglio senz'acqua e senza viveri". The initial attacks on the approaches to Amba Alagi by British troops under Major-General Mayne from the north, commenced on 4 May with a pincer from the eastern and western sides.
Department Store is a 1939 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Camerini.
Carla Calò was an Italian actress.
Prisoner in the Tower of Fire is a 1953 Italian historical drama film written and directed by Giorgio W. Chili.
Roberto Mauri is an Italian actor, director and screenwriter.
Song of Naples is a 1957 Italian-German melodrama film written and directed by Carlo Campogalliani and starring Joachim Fuchsberger and Janet Vidor. It grossed over 202 million lire at the Italian box office.
Napoli piange e ride is a 1954 Italian musical melodrama film written and directed by Flavio Calzavara and starring Luciano Tajoli and Jula De Palma.
Immortal Melodies is a 1952 Italian musical-biographical drama film directed by Giacomo Gentilomo and starring Pierre Cressoy and Carla Del Poggio. It is based on real life events of classical composer Pietro Mascagni.
