The Duchess of Parma (La contessa di Parma) 85 years old

La Contessa di Parma was the sole directorial contribution by Allesandro Blasetti in 1937. The first of several expensive costume dramas upon which the director established his international reputation, the film stars Elisa Cegani as Marcella, a model in the dress shop owned by enterprising Umberto Melnati. To improve his business, the owner instructs his models to dress up as society ladies and attend all the best parties. And that's how humble little Marcella comes to be mistaken for the popular Duchess of Parma -- and by extension, how our heroine wins the love of football hero Gino Vanni (Antonio Centa). A little wanting in the way of plot or logic, La Constessa di Parma is at least consistently good to look at.

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The Duchess of Parma Cast

Name	Character
Antonio Centa He was 31, 71 years old when he died
Elisa Cegani She was 27, 84 years old when she died
Umberto Melnati He was 41, 81 years old when he died

The Duchess of Parma Crew

Name	Department
Alessandro Blasetti as Director. He was 38 (86) years old when He died	Directing