The Rape of the Sabine

Ernesto is the teacher of the village, he is married and he is dominated by his wife. He has the passion of the theatre and he has written a drama in verse named "Il ratto delle Sabine". Unfortunately he has only an admirer and she is their servant Rosina. When the touring company of Prof. Tromboni arrives in the village, Ernesto decides to let them perform his play, though anonymously. So the day arrives and the theatre is sadly empty. But when the news that the author is the teacher spreads far and wide...

Cast

Totò

Aristide Tromboni

Carlo Campanini

Maestro Ernesto Molmenti

Clelia Matania

Rosina

Laura Gore

Paolina

Luisa Alliani

Ermenegilda